- Criminal DefenseIn general, there are two different types of legal cases handled by the courts. These two categories are criminal law and civil law. Criminal law is relevant when the state or federal government tries someone for breaking a law and committing a crime. In criminal law cases, if the defendant is found guilty, then he or she must be punished, either by large fees or incarceration for a time. While the severity and theories behind these punishments also tend to vary across different states, the sentence is mandated by the court and must be carried out.
- DUI/DWIThere are many ways in which a driver can cause an accident. One common one is drunk driving. In Florida, a motorist is legally driving under the influence when their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is.08 or more. However, a driver who is deprived of normal faculties can also be considered under the influence, regardless of BAC.
- Wrongful DeathSome workers’ compensation insurance plans have stipulations in them that grant surviving family members funding to cover funeral and burial expenses. Companies that have this kind of plan certainly will grant benefits in the event of a workplace death. If they do not, there is another scenario where benefits can still be granted and that is if it was the negligence of the employer or failure to create a relatively safe working environment that led to the death. In that case, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit again the company and hope to claim benefits this way.
- Traffic ViolationsSpeeding. Speeding is a leading cause of motorcycle crashes. When drivers of passenger vehicles are traveling at high speeds, they cannot always stop in time to avoid hitting a motorcycle.
- Assault
- Workers CompensationIn the event that a workplace injury does occur, it is the responsibility of the employer to file an incident report, after providing any emergency medical treatment of course. This report should be filed to the region’s workers compensation board office and insurance company. Additionally, the employer must not retaliate against workers that are injured on the job. This means that they cannot fire the individual or otherwise punish them for being injured. Failure to comply with this and the other noted responsibilities can result in fines, lawsuits, and criminal prosecutions against the employing company.
- Premises LiabilityThis is a premises liability issue called negligent security and it can happen on public or private property, residential or commercial. Each place has different security requirements, but if a lack of security leads to a crime, and you are a victim, you may be able to sue the property owner for damages. Learn more by speaking to a Tampa negligent security lawyer from Franco Law Firm.
- Property DamageDrinking and driving is a serious issue that causes tens of billions of dollars in costs in the United States alone every year. These expenses go toward things such as emergency medical services, medical expenses, lost wages, lost productivity, property damage, and higher insurance costs.
- Personal InjuryPersonal injury law is that field of law that deals with people harmed because of another’s negligence. When another person or business is responsible for causing your injury, they can be held liable to pay you for the harm they have caused, including your medical bills, lost wages for the time you missed from work due to the injury, as well as your pain and suffering, emotional distress, inconvenience, and harm such as your loss of enjoyment in life or companionship with your spouse or partner. Oftentimes, the responsible party will have insurance coverage that can help pay for these damages, but getting that compensation isn’t as simple as filing a claim. At Franco Law Firm, our attorneys have a record of success representing injury victims and helping them get significant compensation after an injury. If you’ve been hurt by the negligence of another in Tampa Bay, call Franco Law Firm for a free consultation with our experienced and dedicated Tampa personal injury lawyers.
- Medical MalpracticeAn injury is not catastrophic based on how it occurs; it instead depends on the outcome, such as the severity of the injury Catastrophic injuries can happen in a variety of ways, such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, workplace accidents, sports accidents, fires, slips and falls, criminal activities, defective products, toxic substances, medical malpractice, and birth injuries. Have you been affected? If so, contact a Tampa catastrophic injury lawyer from Franco Law Firm to learn about your legal rights.
- Auto Accidents
- Social Security DisabilityAs scary as it may seem, any serious injury or illness could permanently disable you from working. What if something like this happens to you years before you were ready to retire? How will you provide for yourself or your family? Thankfully, the government doesn’t just abandon you and leave you to your own devices. Eligible individuals can receive Social Security Disability payments every month to help them pay for the necessities of life without an income. It doesn’t matter whether the disability came about through a work-related incident or not.
- Dog BitesUnder Florida law, a dog owner is liable if their dog bites another person and that person is in a public place or lawfully in a private place, including the dog’s property. Florida is a strict liability state, which means there is no free bite rule. A dog’s owner may be held liable any time their dog bites someone, even if the owner had no prior knowledge of the dog’s viciousness.