Practice Areas
Types of Personal Injury Cases HANDLED AT MIKSIS LAW
There are multiple ways you can be injured by someone else’s negligence. The cause of injury dictates what type of case you have. Listed below are examples.
Motor Vehicle Collisions
Think of these as car crashes. Can involve cars, trucks, motorcycles, cyclists, and/or pedestrians.
Bodily Injury
- Treatment
- Doctors
- Bills
Property Damage
- Vehicle Repair
- Vehicle Replacement
Insurance Coverage
- Approved Claims
- Denied Claims
Premises Liability
Think of this as a “slip and fall” in a business that you were shopping at.
Bodily Injury
- Treatment
- Doctors
- Bills
Business Records
- Maintenance Procedures
- Training Manuals
Insurance Coverage
- Approved Claims
- Denied Claims
Products Defects
Think of this as an injury caused by the malfunction of a product you were using.
Bodily Injury
- Treatment
- Doctors
- Bills
Discovery
- Product Design
- Known Hazards
Insurance Coverage
- Approved Claims
- Denied Claims
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Criminal Defense
Good people sometimes find themselves in difficult situations. What you do next is critical—and time is a major factor.
In Philadelphia, within 24 hours after an arrest, you’ll typically have a preliminary arraignment, where a judge determines if there was probable cause for the arrest and sets the conditions of your pretrial release.
Under Pennsylvania law, most defendants have the right to pretrial release except in very rare circumstances, such as serious violent offenses like homicide.
Pretrial release—commonly known as bail—can involve monetary conditions to ensure the defendant appears for future court dates and to protect the community. Judges can also impose non-monetary conditions, such as electronic monitoring (commonly referred to as an ankle bracelet), curfews, or check-ins with pretrial services. In some cases, the judge may allow a defendant to be released on their own recognizance (ROR) with no financial conditions.
All of this happens very quickly, often within the first 24 hours of arrest. Having an experienced Philadelphia criminal defense attorney by your side can make a significant difference in protecting your rights and preparing for the next steps.
Types of CRIMINAL DEFENSE Cases HANDLED AT MIKSIS LAW
This office handles felonies, misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and restraining orders. The examples included below are a non-exhaustive list. Please call if you have questions about your case.
Felony
» Burglary
» Grand Theft
» Possession of Uncontrolled Substance
» Felonious Possession of Firearm
» Scheme to Defraud
Misdemeanor
» Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
» Possession of Controlled Substance
» Petit Theft
» Battery
» Violation of Probation
Traffic Infraction
» Careless Driving
» Speeding Tickets
» Open Containers
» No Insurance
» Non-Moving Violations
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Evictions
These are disputes between the landlord and tenant of a commercial or residential property. Typically, the dispute concerns the non-payment of rent. Other examples of disputes are violations of the rental agreement such as additional tenants not listed on the lease, property damage to the unit, and disturbing the peace.
If you need help with evicting a tenant, then contact Miksis Law today.
CASE RESULTS
When a compromise or negotiation between the landlord and tenant is unsuccessful, the next step is filing a lawsuit. Below are the primary outcomes.
Reclaim Possession of Property
Sheriff goes to property and forcibly
removes tenant from property, if necessary.
Financial Judgment
Receive an award of money damages against tenant for past-due rent, diminution of value, etc.
Attorney’s Fees
Fla. Stat. §83.48 provides a prevailing party with the right to collect reasonable attorney’s fees from a non-prevailing party.
covid-19 Related loans
These programs no longer accept new applications for pandemic related funding, but Miksis Law can assist established borrowers with managing their pre-existing loan(s).
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Eligible for loan forgiveness if the loan’s funds were used for the express purposes outlined in the Loan Agreement. Otherwise, the loan must be repaid.
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL)
30-year loan. No penalty for early repayment. 3.75% interest rate to for-profit businesses. 2.75% interest rate to private not-for-profit businesses.
STANDARD SBA LOANS
7(a) Loans
Most common type of loan, especially when real estate is involved. Used for short-term and long-term working capital; refinance current business debt; and to make small operating purchases such as furniture, fixtures, and supplies.
504 Loans
Available through Certified Development Companies (CDC). Used for purchase or construction of buildings; improvement or modernization of facilities; and purchase of long-term machinery and equipment.
Microloans
Provides loans up to $50,000 to help small businesses and certain not-for-profit childcare centers start up and expand. The average microloan is about $13,000.
U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) Disability Benefits
This office represents veterans who had a claim for disability benefits denied. When that happens, you can appeal the decision to the Board of Veterans Appeals. If the Board denies your appeal, then you can take the claim one step further to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
