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Click here to get the video explanation of "My Lawyer Filed A Lawsuit: Now What?" Attorney Micah Longo of the Davie law firm The Longo Firm says, “the first stage of a civil litigation case is the pleading stage. Here the Plaintiff files a complaint which outlines the facts to support a particular cause of action. The Defendant then has an opportunity to respond by admitting or denying the allegations in the Complaint. The Defendant also has an opportunity to assert “affirmative defenses.” The next stage of a civil litigation case is discovery. Discovery usually takes the form of Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, Requests for Admissions, and the taking of Depositions. Anything that is “reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence” is fair game in discovery. Usually, the next stage…Read More
Click here to get the video explanation of "How to File a Cruise Ship Accident Case" Attorney Micah Longo of the Davie personal injury and employment law firm, The Longo Firm says, “probably the most important questions is when and where do I file my cruise ship accident case? Most cruise lines will dictate when and where on the ticket contract you signed with the cruise line. However, each cruise line has different requirements for claims filed and lawsuits filed. Generally, most cruise lines will require claims to be filed within 6-months, lawsuits within 1-year and filed in the Southern District of Florida (Miami). So, even if you live outside the state of Florida or your ship departed somewhere other than Florida, you’ll still likely need to hire a South Florida lawyer to file your…Read More
Click here to get the video explanation of "Davie Personal Injury & Employment Lawyer". The Longo Firm is a Davie Law Firm that handles personal injury and employment law cases. Founded by Attorney Micah Longo The Longo Firm’s mission is to provide the representation you need and the personalized care you deserve.Read More
Click here to get the video explanation of "Will Canceling My Car Insurance Hurt My Case?" Davie car accident attorney Micah Longo of The Longo Firm says, “as long as you were insured at the time of the crash, you can cancel your auto insurance policy at anytime, without hurting your car accident claim. Now, the insurance company will try to sell you that canceling is a bad idea because they want to keep you as a customer. Don’t fall for their trap! If you’re not satisfied with the service, coverage, or rates, you can cancel at any time! I do recommend you AVOID “bargain” insurance companies like Ocean Harbor and United Auto. You really do get what you pay for. Also, PLEASE make sure you purchase Uninsured Motorist (“UM”) coverage. It is perhaps the…Read More
Click here to get the video explanation of "How to Change a Signed Contract in Florida?" Attorney Micah Longo of Davie, Florida law firm The Longo Firm says, “A person signs a contract and later realizes that they cannot perform under the terms of the contract. Instead of breaching the contract, the person can attempt to “modify” the contract by changing its terms.Read More
Click here to get the video explanation of "What to Do After a Bike Accident in Florida?" Attorney Micah Longo for The Longo Firm in Davie, Florida says, “did you know that Florida has the highest number of bike accident injuries and deaths in the United States? In this video I will discuss some of the important steps to follow if you’ve been injured in a bike accident in Florida. First, try to clear the scene by moving your bike off the roadway. Once everyone is out of danger and the scene is clear, call 911. Next, try to obtain witness information. In other words, get the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of anyone who saw what happened. I always recommend bike accident victims seek immediate emergency medical treatment, even if they don’t feel much…Read More
Click here to get the video explanation of "What is Considered Sexual Harassment in Florida?" Attorney Micah Longo of The Longo Firm in Davie, FL says, “federal and state civil rights laws prohibit employers from discriminating against workers because of their sex. In other words, these laws prohibit a hostile work environment caused by sexual harassment. Usually, a worker claims a co-worker or supervisor harassed her because of sex and that harassment created a hostile work environment. To have a sexual harassment case in Florida the offensive acts or statements must be so severe or pervasive that it materially alters the terms and conditions of the employment. Factors that are considered are how often the conduct occurred? it’s severity? whether it was physically or psychologically threatening or humiliating? and whether it interfered with the worker’s…Read More
A plaintiff may recover medical expenses that may be incurred provided a reasonable basis exists for computing their amount. Davie Accident Attorney Micah Longo of The Longo Firm says, “recovery requires more than a mere possibility that future treatment might be obtained. Future medical bills must be reasonably certain to be incurred. Doctor testimony is almost always required to support a claim for future medical expenses in an accident case.Read More
Published on May 7, 2016 Attorney Micah Longo of The Longo Firm in Davie, FL says, “when hiring an accident attorney you shouldn’t have to worry about paying anything up-front. Most Florida accident lawyers work on a contingency fee. This means there is no fee (or cost) unless your lawyer gets money for you! Most Florida accident lawyers charge a contingency fee of 33 1/3% if the case is settled pre-suit and 40% if the case is resolved during litigation. Case expenses and costs like filing fees, depositions, and photocopying medical records are usually deducted from the settlement at the end of the case. The Florida Bar requires all contingency fee agreements to be in writing and come with a signed statement of client’s rights. If you are considering hiring a Florida accident attorney be…Read More
Published on May 7, 2016 Every accident case is different, but generally, there are three (3) basic things Florida accident lawyers look for in determining how much an accident is worth. First, we look at liability. In other words, who is at-fault in the accident. Second, we look at the injuries. In a negligence type case, you may be entitled to medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and mental anguish damages. Now, it’s very much a double-edged sword in that the more injured you are the more value your case has. Lastly, we look at insurance coverage. This is where the money comes from. We’re always looking for deep pockets. The more insurance dollars available the more likely we’re able to collect for our clients. Again, every case is…Read More
Click here to get the video explanation of "Hurt by Hit and Run Driver in Florida Do I Have a Case?" Were you hurt in a hit and run accident in Florida and wanna know if you have a case? Hi, I’m Micah Longo, I’m a Florida personal injury attorney practicing law here in Davie, Florida. Assuming, the police aren’t able to track down the hit and run driver, you still have a case if you have uninsured motorist coverage on your policy. Uninsured motorist coverage is not mandatory in Florida and it is designed to protected injured drivers who are hit by people who don’t have enough insurance or not have insurance at all. In the case of a hit and run driver, it would fall under the category that the driver didn’t have…Read More