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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
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
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
While Florida is certainly one of the most beautiful places in the country, it should not surprise you to find out that our roads are some of the most dangerous. The combination of a large population rushing to get to work, tourists who are trying to follow a GPS, part-time northern residents who are aging, and pedestrians and bike riders enjoying the sunshine all combine for many, many traffic accidents. In fact, some of the worst-rated roads in the state, and the entire country are right here in our area! Florida Turnpike This is also known as the Sunshine State Parkway and the Ronald Reagan Turnpike. It travels through 11 counties in Florida, covering some of the most congested areas in the state. To make matters even worse, it’s somewhat confusing for drivers who aren’t… Read More
There is simply never a good time to be in a car accident. You need time off work, your car is damaged or completely totaled so you must ask for rides, you are in pain, and you may even have spent time in the hospital. It is difficult to go about your daily activities, like caring for your children and doing the grocery shopping because of your injuries. Once the bills start arriving, the stress really kicks in. All of this is made exponentially worse by the fact that none of this was even your fault. If you have been injured in a car accident and the other driver was at fault, you need help to ensure that justice is served. You need The Longo Firm. You probably hoped you could handle this on your own without…Read More
Terminating your employment based on race, sex, religion, disability, national origin, age, or sexual orientation is against the law. It is also against the law for someone to fire you if you complained about discrimination. If this has happened to you, you do have rights. Your legal options can be best explained to you by the legal team at The Longo Firm. The Longo Firm represents employees who have been wrongfully terminated in violation of state and federal anti-discrimination laws. We also handle claims for workers who have been terminated in retaliation for complaining about or refusing to participate in unlawful or unsafe working conditions. We handle cases from start to finish, with the ultimate goal of getting you as much money as possible, as fast as possible. You still have bills to pay and this…Read More
The death of a loved one is terrible, but the situation can be made even worse if it is discovered that the death was caused by the criminal negligence or direct actions of someone else. The death may be the result of a murder, reckless driving, a negligent or careless act, malpractice, or many other causes. Besides killing someone, their actions have caused the family members of that person to be hurt because they relied on the financial and emotional support of the deceased. If their death was preventable and didn’t need to occur, you are right to consider your legal options. Wrongful death or accidental death lawsuits are meant to compensate those family members left behind after a fatal accident. In a wrongful death suit, there are two types of damages: economic and non-economic. Economic damages…Read More
Have you recently been fired? Don’t be too quick to assume you have no legal claims against your former employer, regardless of why you were fired or what they said. Even employees who are fired for cause might be able to prove wrongful termination, in the right circumstances. It’s not illegal for an employer to fire an employee, even for a reason that seems unfair or unjustified. Unfortunately, an employer can even legally lie about the reason for termination. However, the employer cannot legally fire anyone for a reason that breaches a contract or violates the law. If the real reason for terminating an employee is discrimination, retaliation, employee whistle-blowing, or other protected activity, the termination is then wrongful. The only way to know for sure is to consult with an attorney. You need The…Read More
The amount of a workers’ compensation settlement may vary greatly depending on the exact cause. If your injury is minor, the settlement may be limited to the employee’s lost wages and payment of the medical expenses related to the treatment of the said injury. If the injury is severe, for instance, a major back injury, and you have partial or total use of the body part(s) injured in the accident affected for the rest of your life, your settlement will be higher. In this case, the settlement will include lost wages, medical expenses, and some level of compensation for the injury to the body part. In a case where the employee suffers a partial or total loss of a body part, the treating doctor will assign a disability rating between 0% and 100% for each… Read More
Many people like dogs, but very few like being bit by one. If you are attacked and bit by a dog that is not your own, you may have a legal case that can be brought against the owner. While some people may get a bite and heal within a few days, others can suffer long-term and even lifelong issues, such as scars, broken bones, and mental trauma. It is also very possible to need to miss work while you recover, resulting in serious financial losses. Even more upsetting than the actual bite is the fact that the whole thing could have been prevented if someone else were doing what they were legally supposed to. If your dog bite was the result of a property owner or dog owner not taking the proper steps to…Read More
Has your workplace or previous workplace become a living hell? Many people use the term “harassment” to describe any workplace treatment that seems unfair, unduly harsh, or just plain mean. From a legal perspective, however, it must meet certain criteria. State and federal laws recognize many types of workplace discrimination, all of which can create a hostile work environment. A person may claim discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, age, sex, religion, and disability. If you feel you have a discrimination or harassment case, call the Longo Law Firm for a free consultation to find out. Don’t wait because there are time limits on when you can file a claim. In order to make your claim in court, you need to prove the following: It was based on your protected characteristic (ex. Being…Read More