Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida is a No-Fault State – What Does That Mean?
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor vehicles (FLHSMV), there have been 154,680 car accidents in the state so far in 2024. These numbers are and should be alarming for anyone who spends time on the road in Florida, as they indicate a good chance that at some point, we may… Read More »
Sleep Deprivation May be Responsible for a Spike in Car Accident Rates
Safety experts have long known the dangers of drowsy driving, but new studies have demonstrated that the risks may be even more serious than we thought. In fact, some researchers believe that increasing rates of sleep deprivation among drivers is responsible for the recent spike in car accidents across the country. Key Findings Regarding… Read More »
The Importance of Reporting All of Your Symptoms After an Accident
It is not uncommon, after being involved in an accident, for injured parties to focus on the most painful and seemingly serious symptoms that they are experiencing. This makes sense, but it’s also important for injured parties to try and establish a connection between their accident and all of their symptoms. Those who fail… Read More »
Witness Statements Could Play a Key Role in Your Florida Slip and Fall Lawsuit
In Florida, slip and fall victims are often entitled to compensation for their injury-related losses, but only if they can prove that their injury was the result of a property owner’s failure to keep his or her premises safe. To establish this, claimants will need to provide strong proof, which could take a number… Read More »
Recovery for T-Bone Accident Injuries
It’s hard to predict what type of injury a person will sustain in a car accident, as the brutal impact of collisions can cause everything from broken bones and lacerations to head trauma and organ failure. It is also true, however, that certain types of accidents are more likely to cause specific injuries. Read… Read More »
Florida Auto Insurance Basics
Florida has some of the highest auto insurance rates in the country, which leaves many people wondering if there is certain coverage that they can forego. To help, we’ve included a brief breakdown of your insurance options in Florida and how they can affect your chances of recovery after an accident. Required Coverage in… Read More »
Visibility a Top Factor in Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are already considered one of the most vulnerable road users, as they are vastly outweighed by the vehicles driven by motorists and are far less visible. The latter is particularly true at night, with the Federal Highway Administration reporting that as many as 75 percent of all pedestrian traffic fatalities occur after dark…. Read More »
How a Lawyer Can Help After Your Hit and Run
Florida law requires all drivers who are involved in an accident to stop their vehicle, remain at the scene, and if the other driver is present, provide that person with his or her contact information. Even if the other driver isn’t present, however, the at-fault driver will need to take certain steps, including reporting… Read More »
Teen Car Accidents On the Rise in Florida
Anyone who gets behind the wheel is at risk of being involved in a car accident, but certain populations have a higher than average tendency to cause crashes. Teenagers fall squarely under this category, a trend that is largely attributed to their lack of experience and skill and general immaturity. Nationally, teenage drivers were… Read More »
Common Driving Mistakes That Increase the Risk of an Accident
Florida has become known as one of the most dangerous states in the country when it comes to driving. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), for instance, there were an estimated 397,620 car crashes in Florida in 2022 alone. That breaks down to nearly 1,089 car accidents per… Read More »