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What To Do If Sexually Harassed At Work In Florida
  • By: Micah Longo, Esq.
  • Published: January 10, 2024

You may be wondering what to do if you’ve been sexually harassed at work in Florida? Your boss or co-worker made sexual advances, and you want it to stop! You may be worried you’ll lose your job if you say something and don’t know what to do. In this article, you’ll discover what to do if sexually harassed at work in Florida. What Is Considered Sexual Harassment To establish sexual harassment, a worker must show they suffered unwanted sexual touching, comments, requests for sex, or other behavior of a sexual nature. The sexual harassment must also be extreme enough or occur with such frequency to create a hostile work environment. The work environment must be one that a reasonable person would find abusive and that the victim actually believes to be abusive. The objective severity… Read More

Can I Be Fired For Complaining To HR?
  • By: Micah Longo, Esq.
  • Published: December 28, 2023

Should I worry about getting fired if I complain about my boss or co-worker? The answer depends on what you are complaining about. Florida law prohibits firing a worker in retaliation for the worker's engagement in protected activity. But not all complaints are protected. So, what is protected activity? And if I am fired, do I have a case for workplace retaliation? Generally speaking, protected activity complaints are those in which a worker objects to an employer's violation of a law, rule, or regulation. For example, complaining about discrimination is a protected activity. Complaining about unpaid overtime is a protected activity. A complaint about workplace harassment is a protected activity. However, complaining about your boss's poor management style or being a jerk is not a protected activity because that conduct is not illegal. Suppose you… Read More

How Long Does It Take to Settle a Wrongful Termination In Florida Lawsuit?
  • By: Micah Longo, Esq.
  • Published: July 10, 2023

Like almost everything with the law… it depends. Some wrongful termination lawsuits settle quicker than others. Here, we’ll discuss some of the factors that determine how long it will take to settle a wrongful termination lawsuit. Charge of Discrimination You must first file a charge of discrimination before you can file a lawsuit. You file a charge of discrimination with the Equal Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). You can co-file with the Florida Commission on Human Relations (“FCHR”), the state version of the EEOC. Filing a charge of discrimination exhausts your administrative remedies. It is a prerequisite to filing a wrongful termination lawsuit in state or federal court. Claimants must allow the EEOC and/or the FCHR to investigate the claim for at least 180 days. After 180 days, if you haven’t gotten a determination, you can request a “right… Read More

Can You Sue An Employer Who Lied About Reason For Termination?
  • By: Micah Longo, Esq.
  • Published: July 10, 2023

You’ve just been fired, and you’re lucky enough to have the reason why explained to you (hopefully in writing). So, can you sue if your employer lied about the reason for termination? Well, it depends on the “true reason” for your termination, not the reason given by your employer. An employee can be fired for a good reason, a bad reason, reason based on false facts, or for no reason at all. The question is whether it was for a non-discriminatory reason. Reasons like favoritism, mistake, or disdain are irrelevant and may be lawful. Florida Unlawful Termination Laws: Know Your Rights If you're in Florida as an employee, it's crucial to understand that the law protects you from being unfairly terminated. Discrimination on the grounds of race, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability is strictly prohibited. In simpler terms,… Read More

The 10 Deadliest Driver Distractions [And How to Avoid Them]
  • By: Micah Longo, Esq.
  • Published: March 2, 2021

Distracted driving is no longer just about cellphones — and the research proves it. A new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that those who consistently rely on driver-assisted technology, like adaptive cruise control, are nearly twice as likely to drive distracted. The reason behind this trend? Drivers becoming more complacent, letting their guard down. These findings are just another piece in an alarming body of research proving that there are many dangers for distracted driving, and that motorists must be more vigilant than ever in safeguarding themselves and others. Unfortunately, it’s a lesson thousands have learned the hard way, as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 3,166 people were killed in tragic distracted-driving accidents in 2017. Keep your family safe and your monthly car insurance rates low… Read More

What’s the Average Car Accident Settlement?
  • By: Micah Longo, Esq.
  • Published: April 22, 2020

No one wants to be in a car accident, and certainly, no one wants to deal with the aftermath. If you have recently been involved in an automobile crash, you’re dealing with medical bills, insurance payments, physical pain, and emotional distress. You would never plan for something like this, so the sudden occurrence of this life-altering event can leave you dealing with issues that you never planned for. To make matters even worse, this car accident wasn’t even your fault. Maybe someone was texting and driving, or ran a red light, or got behind the wheel to drive while intoxicated. Whatever the reason, they caused a lot of pain and suffering in your life and it’s time to consider bringing in a Davie, FL attorney to start a lawsuit. A car accident settlement can reimburse… Read More

What Do I Need to File a Personal Injury Claim?
  • By: Micah Longo, Esq.
  • Published: March 24, 2020

No one wants to be injured. Yet, one day- you are. What makes this situation even worse is the fact that your injury was not your fault, but due to the carelessness or malice of someone else. In an instance like this, a personal injury claim is often the right move. A Davie, FL personal injury claim is filed when you have suffered injuries at the hands of someone else that result in pain, medical bills, and other inconveniences. Common personal injury claims include car accident injuries, dog bites, and slip-and-fall cases. In order to file a personal injury claim, you’ll need a few things: #1 First, see a doctor or other medical professional. One of the most important things you must do after an accident is to see a doctor. Your full injuries may not be… Read More

How Do You Calculate a Wrongful Death Settlement?
  • By: Micah Longo, Esq.
  • Published: February 28, 2020

The death of a close family member is beyond terrible. Doubt, sadness, anger, grief, fear, shock, and bereavement are only the beginning of what you are feeling. To make matters even worse, you may come to learn that their death was actually the result of poor decision making on the part of someone else. Often, this constitutes a “wrongful death.” The legal definition that is used here in Florida of wrongful death is “The death of a human being as the result of a wrongful act of another person.” This broad definition can cover such criminal acts include: negligence (careless driving), an intentional attack (a death that occured during a fight), a death in the course of another crime (such as a fatal injury that took place during a robery), vehicular manslaughter, manslaughter, or murder.… Read More

Faqs: How Much is a Slip and Fall Worth?
  • By: Micah Longo, Esq.
  • Published: January 31, 2020

A slip and fall is a terrible experience. You are minding your own business, maybe grocery shopping or walking in a mechanic’s garage and suddenly you find yourself on your back. The incident itself is bad enough, yet you can’t just put it behind you. You have medical bills to pay from the immediate and long-term effects of the fall. While injured, you cannot work which makes paying these bills even harder. There are other effects as well, such as a loss of enjoyment in things you used to love. You may have even been at work when your fall occurred, which further complicates both your employment and getting the restitution you deserve. This is why Davie, FL attorneys are so often asked about this type of incident. The most common question is “How much… Read More

The Dangers of Fatigued Driving
  • By: Micah Longo, Esq.
  • Published: December 17, 2019

You’d never drive drunk- but what about tired? You may be shocked to learn that the two are much closer than you may have imagined. By its definition, “fatigued driving” is when a driver, after prolonged periods of continuous driving, experiences mental and physical functional disorder. A fatigued driver means a deadly driver, plain and simple! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that fatigue driving plays a part in 7,500 fatal motor vehicle crashes a year in the U.S. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted a study of 700 accidents and found that 9.5% of those crashes involved drowsy drivers. As scary as it is, many drivers will get behind the wheel despite the fact that they can barely keep their eyes open. A little under 30% of drivers admit to having… Read More

Learn What to Do After an Uber Driver Accident
  • By: Micah Longo, Esq.
  • Published: November 26, 2019

You take an Uber to be safer and have less worries. Most often, people use these ride sharing apps because they know they will be drinking and don’t want to risk the ramifications of driving drunk. Another common reason to take an Uber is that you’re visiting a city you don’t know well enough to get around in. In both these cases, you assume the Uber driver is a safe and competent individual. Then, the unthinkable happens. You’re in a car crash while the Uber driver is at the wheel. Afterwards, you may be shocked to find he or she doesn’t have the right kind of car insurance to cover your injuries. What is your next step? You have medical bills to pay! This is when a Davie, FL lawyer should get involved. Dealing with an insurance… Read More

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