Author Archives: Jay Butchko
T-Bone Accidents: Causes, Injuries, and Your Legal Options
T-bone accidents, also known as side-impact collisions occur when the front end of a vehicle strikes the side of another, forming a “T” shape and are one of the most common and dangerous types of car accidents. They usually occur in areas where there are vehicles traveling in multiple directions, like intersections, and are… Read More »
Why Car Accident Victims Shouldn’t Ignore Headaches
Head injuries are one of the most commonly sustained injuries among car accident victims, many of whom strike their heads against the window, steering wheel, or the back of the seat. This kind of trauma can cause serious injuries, many of which manifest as headaches. Whether a headache occurs immediately upon sustaining an injury… Read More »
Future Medical Care Costs Could Affect Your Injury Settlement
Most personal injury cases don’t end up going to trial, but are resolved through the settlement process. This in turn, involves back and forth negotiations between the parties involved in the case, as well as their insurers. When these parties are able to reach an agreement, then the claimant will accept a certain sum… Read More »
What to Know About Airbag Deployment
The government has required vehicle manufacturers to install airbags in all new vehicles since the 1990’s after it became apparent that the use of these devices significantly reduced the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, this doesn’t mean that airbag deployment doesn’t come with its own set of risks…. Read More »
Fractured Sternums are a Common Car Accident Injury
Car accidents can and do result in a wide range of injuries. One lesser known injury that is sustained by a surprising number of victims is a fractured sternum. In fact, sternal fractures occur in an estimated seven percent of car accidents, which makes sense when you consider the fact that blunt chest trauma… Read More »
Tampa MOVES Initiative Aims to Create Safer Streets for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Early in August, the city of Tampa announced the implementation of the MOVES initiative, which has been in development for the last three years. It is hoped that, as the first citywide mobility plan, the initiative will go a long way towards improving road conditions, lessening traffic congestion, and making the roadways safer in… Read More »
Are You Suffering from an Invisible Injury?
An invisible injury is any injury that isn’t immediately obvious, such as a concussion, internal bleeding, or whiplash. Although not visible to the naked eye, these injuries can still have devastating and sometimes fatal consequences. Read on to learn more about the most common invisible injuries sustained in car accidents. Whiplash Whiplash is one… Read More »
What are the Signs of a Distracted Driver?
Distracted driving has become a growing concern in the U.S., where it causes thousands of car accidents every year. While Florida lawmakers have responded to this trend by imposing harsher penalties for distracted driving, these crashes continue to occur at an alarming rate across the state. Being able to recognize the signs of distracted… Read More »
Did Poor Road Design Cause Your Car Accident?
While most car accidents in Florida are the result of driver error, human mistakes aren’t the only things that can cause collisions. Roadway design, for instance, can play a significant role in both preventing and causing car accidents. Unfortunately, many accident victims who are injured in such crashes aren’t even aware that the design… Read More »
What is Florida’s 14 Day Accident Law?
Florida is a no-fault state, which means that when motorists are involved in car accidents, they must first file claims with their own PIP insurance providers when attempting to recoup their losses, regardless of who caused the crash. Only when these limits have been exhausted, or when a motorist’s injury qualifies as serious, can… Read More »