Practice Areas
The Francis Law Firm proudly represents wrongfully injured victims and consumers. We are licensed in Florida and regularly handle cases in the Central Florida and Orlando area. Significant cases are handled State wide.
Auto Accidents
There are over 80,000 lawyers in Florida alone, but less than 2 percent are fully qualified and certified to handle civil trial law – car, truck, motorcycle, school bus and other types of accidents. These accident cases have complex issues and here at the Francis Law Firm, we know what those issues are and handle them on a daily basis.
We will be the first to tell you that there are certain things you must NOT do before you consult with a fully qualified personal accident injury attorney. We’re here to help you file a rightful claim and need your assistance in getting your case on the right footing. Read more.
Large Truck Cases
Compensation in car crash cases takes a long time to settle when a large truck or commercial vehicle is a part of the reason for or the cause of the accident.
The key to handling large truck cases is intimately knowing the rules and regulations that govern the trucking industry. These details are crucial to settling a large truck case lawsuit. Be aware most trucking companies send their own accident investigation team to a crash site to be prepared for any lawsuits.
Contact an experienced truck crash lawyer at the Francis Law Firm immediately. This will allow him to preserve crucial evidence and evaluate it for filing your claim. Read more.
Drunk Drivers
Driving while under the influence (DWI/DUI/OWI) in Florida is a serious charge and will impact on your life, livelihood and future. In matters such as this having a highly qualified drunk driving defense lawyer is crucial. The Francis Law Firm has such attorneys with years of experience on their side. Our attorneys make the difference in the outcome of your case.
In DWI cases you stand to lose your license within 7 days if you don’t act promptly. This is where a good lawyer comes to bat for you and helps you keep your driver’s license. Read more.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are literally catastrophic events that quite often take the life of the rider and seriously injure or maim passengers. Motorcycle accident victims may file charges against the liable party. Compensation is only awarded if the victims prove someone else is the cause of the accident. This is why you need the services of a fully qualified motorcycle accident attorney experienced with the Florida court system.
The Francis Law Firm assists you in filing your claim and in receiving just compensation for your damages. This means predicting all the difficulties you may face during recovery, from physical to mental and emotional trauma. In other words, your Francis Law Firm attorney will completely represent you in court on the designated trial date and make you aware of your legal rights. Read more.
School Bus Accidents
School bus accidents lead to very expensive and complex litigation in Florida. Cases are convoluted simply because of the way state and federal laws apportion blame. While it may appear on the surface of the facts where the fault lies, the laws may designate otherwise. This is why you require the services of a highly qualified school bus accident attorney.
Duty to the passenger on a bus, adult or child, begins when the person boards that vehicle. There is a high standard of care incumbent on all drivers and bus companies who transport passengers in the state of Florida. Driver and company liability can be apportioned if passengers are hurt in a crash, even if the injuries are not serious. Read more.
Workers’ Compensation
Unfortunately injuries on the job are very commonplace events and happen on average a150 times a day. This is in addition to more than 15,000 injuries while at work. What this means is there is a death, or an injury roughly every five seconds. Knowing what your legal rights are is crucial to a settlement for a workers’ compensation claim.
If you’re injured at work, you are often required to fill out a statement for the insurance carrier. If however you have doubts about whether they will accept your claim, hire a knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney. The Francis Law Firm has extensive experience in dealing with workers’ compensation claims. You will not lose your job for filing a claim as it is against both federal and state laws. If you have been given that impression, speak to your attorney immediately and ask about your legal rights. Read more.
Slip and Fall
Slip, trip and fall cases are very common and many of them result in broken bones, cuts, scrapes, abrasions and at times serious head injuries and chipped teeth. These accidents are usually the result of stepping on something uneven, into something not expected or slipping on a wet or icy surface. While you may think the property owner is responsible for the injury, that isn’t always the case.
Slip, trip and fall cases aren’t the easiest to prove and there are some things you need to know prior to contacting a lawyer about filing a slip, trip and fall case. At the Francis Law Firm we are more than happy to discuss your potential case with you and go over the legal requirements to prove such a case. Read more.
Wrongful Death
A wrongful death lawsuit is something entirely different than personal injury law, and there are some things you should know about this area of law prior to contacting a wrongful death attorney. A wrongful death claim is made against an individual who can be held liable for that death even though there was no direct intention to kill.
Affected family members file their suit under a Wrongful Death Statue (aka Wrongful Death Settlement Statute), as there is no other specific law applicable in cases such as this. The statues tend to vary from state to state, so it’s best to contact a competent and knowledge wrongful death attorney in your local area. The Francis Law Firm has experience dealing with wrongful death cases and will outline the four common elements of the statues in order to file a wrongful death suit. Read more.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injuries, otherwise known as intracranial injuries, are usually the result of head trauma causing brain damage. The trauma may be a closed or penetrating head injury. These types of injuries are also medically referred to as acquired brain injury and non-traumatic brain injury not involving external force. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a traumatic brain injury.
The results of a traumatic brain injury can involve social problems, cognitive difficulties, emotional upheaval and physical impairment. Recovery may be complete, or the person may be permanently disabled or die. This is a complicated area of law, and The Francis Law Firm is able to assist you in dealing with claims to obtain compensation for your injuries. Read more.
Spinal Cord Injury
The number of spinal cord injuries caused by accidents every year in the United States is shocking. Thousands of US citizens will face life with a severe disability often caused by a vehicle crash. If you are facing this diagnosis, do not delay in contacting a fully qualified spinal cord injury attorney to find out what your legal rights are. The Francis Law Firm has extensive experience in this area. Read more.