Category Archives: Personal Injury
Can Under-The-Table Employees Get Workers’ Comp?
First off, what is an under-the-table worker? The technical term for this type of employee is an “unreported employee.” In casual conversation, this type of work is also known as working cash-in-hand or working off the books. Jobs like this can vary in degree. Often, a person can be a domestic worker, an undocumented… Read More »
Nursing Home Abuse: Malnutrition and Dehydration
Nursing home abuse doesn’t always look like bruises or breaks. Let us paint you a picture to illustrate. You walk into your loved one’s nursing home facility, greet the receptionist, and sign in for visitation. When you arrive at their bedside, they aren’t acting normal. They’re very confused or fatigued. They appear to have… Read More »
Nursing Home Abuse: Bed Sores and Broken Bones
Society’s most vulnerable demographics are the ones we must work hardest to protect. At Franco Law Firm, we specialize in personal injury law. This type of law includes a wide array of court cases, from dog bites to bedsores. Let’s discuss the latter. It is almost always a last resort when placing a loved… Read More »
Case Study: Gloria Estefan vs. Maersk Inc. – Personal Injury Accident
Snow had been falling in flurries of several inches during March of 1990 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was cloudy on the day of the accident. When the collision happened, Gloria Estefan was touring with her band, her husband, Emilio, and their then 9-year old son. A tractor-trailer on the road jackknifed, causing congestion and… Read More »
Strict Liability or Negligence: What’s The Difference For Product Liability?
Before the twentieth century, the products we bought were not guaranteed safe or reliable. If you feel safe grabbing a lamp from your local home improvement store or a car from a dealer, take a moment to thank Upton Sinclair and another to thank Ralph Nader. Sinclair’s 1906 novel, The Jungle, highlighted the idea… Read More »
What Increases Misdiagnosis Of Women And What You Can Do
At Franco Law Firm, we focus on personal injury cases. In the event of personal injury, medical records and documentation are vital to winning compensation. What happens when you can not seem to get a proper diagnosis? For women, this problem is far too likely. We would like to believe that the medical professionals… Read More »
Your Child Was In A Car Accident — What To Do Next
Car accidents are incredibly distressing. The crunch of metal, jerk of your seatbelt, and smell of burnt rubber are enough to traumatize any adult. Imagine going through one as a child. If you are a parent who has been through a car accident with your child in the vehicle, you can offer vital support… Read More »
What Happens When A Delivery Driver Gets Injured On The Job
Delivery drivers are essential people in our lives. They bring us our amazon packages, shopping orders, and in times like these, even deliver our food and groceries right to our doors! Although delivery drivers seem like they have a fun job, it’s important to remember the risks associated with being a delivery driver, such… Read More »
Common Personal Injury Myths and Misconceptions
When it comes to personal injury claims, oftentimes, when people don’t have the proper attorney’s or assistance, they can struggle to get the compensation or justice they deserve. Unfortunately, this can cause misconceptions or misinformation about personal injury law and attorneys, so we are here to set the record straight! Through the years, we… Read More »
Summer Time Traffic In FL
In Florida, it’s always summer! Except it’s actually the summer season now, and while that may seem exciting now, take a moment to think about it… Summer travelers… Snowbirds… Everyone’s returning to work in the office… more rain… Have we made our point? Although the warmer weather is greatly appreciated, there’s no denying that… Read More »