Author Archives: Manny Franco
Recognizing Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes
Domestic violence of any kind is a major social injustice and is never acceptable. One form of domestic violence that is sometimes overlooking in the community conversation about it is the kind done to senior citizens. This is called elder abuse and is something to be aware of especially if one of your loved… Read More »
Driving Safety Tips to Avoid an Accident
Rarely could one turn on the news or look up a traffic report and find that there were no car accidents on any given day. The intensity and damages vary, of course, but car accidents are a very prevalent problem for anyone who operates a vehicle and gets on the roads. Due to this… Read More »
Does Florida’s Text and Drive Laws Decrease Distracted Driving Accidents?
In 2013, there was a new law passed in the State of Florida that made it illegal to use one’s cell phone while operating a vehicle. This was mainly done to prevent drivers from being distracted while on the road, particularly by looking down at their cell phones and texting or browsing the internet…. Read More »
Common Construction Worker Injuries You Should Know and Try to Avoid
The construction industry is one of the most common careers in which injuries are sustained. This is partially due to the amount of physical labor that is involved in this kind of job and also partially due to the requirement to manage heavy machinery and equipment while on a job site. If you or… Read More »
Receiving Disability Benefits for Cancer Treatment
Cancer is one of the most versatile, deadly, and widespread diseases in the world today. With roughly 1.7 million new cancer cases every year in the United States, it is no wonder that so much money is spent on treating this terrible ailment. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recognized this and has thereby… Read More »
The Differences between a Personal Injury and Workers Compensation Lawsuit
At the Franco Law Firm, we have become experts in dealing with many different kinds of lawsuits. Two of the most common types of cases that we see are personal injury cases and workers compensation claims. While both of these types of cases deal with people who are seeking financial compensation to help themselves… Read More »
What to Know about Your Child’s Personal Injury Case
Personal injury cases are as varied as the situations that cause them, but some present more unusual circumstances than others. Although the laws regarding personal injury cases also vary from state, there are a lot of consistencies, and one example of a special circumstance case is a lawsuit involving one’s child. As a parent,… Read More »
Your Doctor’s Role in a Personal Injury Case
While financial compensation is always the goal of a personal injury lawsuit case, the first and foremost objective should be the health of the injured individual. After an incident or accident that causes the injury in the first place, seeking medical treatment is always the best option, especially in an emergency scenario. Due to… Read More »
Is there a Statute of Limitations for Car Accidents?
Car accidents are an unfortunate part of the roads and can cause not only damage to vehicles, but also to their drivers and passengers. In cases of more moderate to severe automobile accidents, those affected will seek financial compensation in the form of a personal injury lawsuit against the person responsible for the accident…. Read More »
Overview of Wrongful Death Lawsuits
There are many different kinds of personal injury cases, comprised of a whole gamut of possible scenarios. One kind involves the negligence or irresponsibility of a person or business that leads to someone’s death. In this case, called a wrongful death claim, the surviving family members, spouse, or loved ones can seek justice in… Read More »
