Author Archives: Manny Franco
5 Questions about Wrongful Death Lawsuits
A wrongful death lawsuit is a legal action filed by survivor(s) of a person killed by negligence, recklessness, or other reasoning by a company or entity. Wrongful death lawsuits are often complex and require consultation with an attorney to fully understand what is possible for your case. In order to prove a wrongful death,… Read More »
How to Prove Pain and Suffering in a Personal Injury Case
When you are in pain as a result of a personal injury case, the last thing you want to do is having your pain, distress, and suffering be called into question. Personal injury can have a large impact on your life, diminishing ability or enjoyment in daily tasks. In some cases, proving pain and… Read More »
Who Can Be A Witness in Your Personal Injury Case?
Personal injury law often relies on witnesses from a variety of fields and contexts to help support a personal injury case. Witnesses in your personal injury case can provide insights through testimonies, particularly if the accident or injury is disputed or called into question. There are two types of witnesses in personal injury cases:… Read More »
Can You Receive Workers Compensation if You Work from Home?
For many people, workers compensation seems pretty straight forward. You get hurt doing your job, you have medical bills and multiple problems as a result of your injury, so your employer covers these expenses under workers compensation. However, what happens when you telecommute and get hurt on the job? Can you still receive workers… Read More »
Can Self-Employed Individuals Receive Workers Compensation?
Workers compensation is a type of insurance that covers medical expenses and wages for employees who get hurt on the job. If you get hurt during work hours at your place of working, you can usually file a claim with workers compensation and receive financial help with your medical bills and lost wages. On… Read More »
Steps to Recover Financially After a Stay in the Hospital
Staying in the hospital due to medical related problems, injuries, or surgeries is a necessary step in the recovery process. An extended stay can mean saving a life or easing the pain of a long recovery. So the last thing patients and their loved ones should be worrying about is how they can afford… Read More »
Can You Sue for Mental Health Issues After an Accident?
Automobile accidents are some of the most common personal injury cases we see at Franco Law Firm. Some damages and injuries are easy to see and prove, such as a broken bone or head injury. You can easily get an x-ray or brain scan allowing your doctor to prove your injury, and letting you… Read More »
How to Know if Your Injury is Covered Under Workers Compensation
Getting hurt on the job can be a stressful and painful time. With hospital visits and bills, recurring pain, being taken out of work, and the recovery process, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not an on the job injury is covered under workers compensation. However, how do you… Read More »
What to Do If You’re Injured Due to a Recalled Product
Product manufacturers should be responsible in making safe products, but sometimes consumers end up with faulty products or contaminated food. Learning that a produced you used has been recalled by the company can make anyone nervous, especially if it is a product your child also uses. However, it is even more frustrating and painful… Read More »
What Your Lawyer Needs from You in a Personal Injury Case
Personal injuries are some of the most common that we see at Franco Law Firm. Whether it’s broken bones from an automobile or motorcycle accident or slipping and falling in a business, seeking justice in personal injury cases can be necessary. No matter what the accident, there can be a large range of injuries… Read More »
