Author Archives: Manny Franco
Common Injuries that Can Be Sustained from a Desk Job
On the job, injuries are always stressful and difficult to cope with. Some people are out of work for months and have trouble completing day to day tasks. When people think of the jobs that warrant the most injuries, they might think of dangerous jobs like contractor, firefighter, or steelworker. However, not many people… Read More »
What to Do After a Minor Car Accident
Minor car accidents can happen to anyone. Whether you back into someone else’s car, experience brake failure due to inclement weather, or if someone accidentally rear ends you, minor car accidents occur every day. While some of the injuries and car damages may not be as severe with a minor car accident as with… Read More »
What is the Statute of Limitations in Workers Compensation Cases?
Getting injured at work can be difficult to deal with and very frustrating. You seem to be just doing your job and you get injured due to an unsafe environment or negligence on your employer’s part. If you get injured on the job, you may be qualified to receive workers compensation benefits. Workers compensation… Read More »
Who is Liable for a Construction Work Injury?
Construction can be a dangerous profession to work in. Having knowledge about the kinds of injuries one can sustain in that line of work is important. More, it is also key to understand who is liable for injuries in a construction work setting. State and federal laws protect construction workers. When a construction worker… Read More »
6 Reasons Your Workers Comp Claim Can be Dismissed
Whenever you are faced with a workers’ compensation claim, you want to have your best chance at getting your claim approved and receiving compensation for your workplace injury or illness. However, there are some instances where your claim can be dismissed. Your claim may be dismissed if your injury was unwitnessed. Witnesses who can… Read More »
4 Injuries that May Not be Covered Under Workers’ Compensation
Injuries at the workplace are never easy, but it’s important to understand what may or may not be covered under Workers’ Compensation law. If an employee has sustained a work-related injury, workers’ compensation can help the employee recoup lost wages and assist during the recovery process. In general, workers’ compensation pays hospital and medical… Read More »
Will My Personal Injury Case Go to Trial or Arbitration?
Personal injury cases can be resolved in a variety of ways. One is going to trial, while another is called arbitration. Arbitration is a binding decision. Arbitration is when an impartial third party (an “arbitrator”) who has no involvement or personal interest in the outcome of a personal injury case acts as a mediator… Read More »
Who is Liable for Public and Private Swimming Pool Injuries?
Florida sunshine and warm weather mean summer and fun times in the family or local pool. Public and private swimming pools are all fun and games until someone gets hurt; then, it becomes important to understand who is liable for such injuries in a public or private body of water. If you are a… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation for Heat Exhaustion
Summer in Florida is no easy task, especially for those with occupations outdoors. Spending hours each day in the sun has both invisible and visible effects on the body. Exposure to the heat and the sun can be brutal on the body and can lead to injuries, such as fainting, dehydration, muscle spasms or… Read More »
When are Nursing Homes Liable for their Residents’ Injuries?
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it is natural to worry about them and wonder if they are receiving the care they need. In the event of an injury at the nursing home, it can be difficult to determine liability for falls, accidents, and other types of injuries. Nursing homes… Read More »
