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 bad situations. What you do now is the important part. Time is a factor. Within 24 hours after an arrest, there must be an advisory hearing where a judge decides whether probable cause existed for the arrest. If so, then what the terms of pretrial release shall be, if any. The Florida Constitution, Article I, Section 14, provides the right to pretrial release for nearly all crimes, with few exceptions. One of those exceptions is for persons accused of capital offenses, such as homicide.
Pretrial release is commonly known as bond or “posting bail”. That is a monetary condition imposed by the court with the express intent to protect the community from threat of harm and to ensure that the defendant attends future court proceedings. There are also nonmonetary conditions such as GPS monitoring, commonly known as an “ankle bracelet”. Lastly, the judge can choose to impose no pretrial release conditions and instead release on recognizance (ROR).
All the above occurs within the first 24 hours of arrest. Things move quickly. You want to be as prepared as possible for the next steps. A good attorney will you guide you through this process.
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.
