Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Reviewing Cold Weather Safety This Winter
Cold winter weather can cause serious problems in much of the country. While we may tend to feel insulated from these issues in Florida, it’s still a good idea to review cold weather safety, as the last few years have seen some unseasonably low temperatures across the state and unprecedented rain and flooding during… Read More »
Why It Is So Important To Seek Medical Treatment After A Car Accident
While some people may make it through their entire lives without ever getting hurt in an accident, many are not so fortunate. There are, for instance, thousands of car accidents every year in Florida, in which people sustain injuries ranging from lacerations and bruising to broken bones and head trauma. Even if an injury… Read More »
Slip And Fall Accidents In Nursing Homes
Many of us think of nursing homes as places where elderly relatives can go to obtain the medical treatment they need, all while under the safe supervision of professionals. Unfortunately, nursing homes don’t always prove to be safe for residents, many of whom sustain serious injuries after being involved in slip and fall accidents… Read More »
Wide Right Turn Truck Accidents
You may have noticed, while driving, that many tractor trailers have small signs on the back that say “Caution – this vehicle makes wide right turns”. Unfortunately, these signs are small and many drivers don’t see or notice them, putting them at risk of being involved in a wide right turn truck accident. Why… Read More »
Scheduling A Check-Up For Your Vehicle After A Crash
Most car accident victims are encouraged to see a doctor after their crashes, to ensure that they weren’t injured in the collision. This is an important step, as some symptoms are masked by adrenaline following a crash and an accident victim could end up only experiencing them a few days or even more than… Read More »
Florida Trip And Fall Accidents
While the terms “slip and fall” and “trip and fall” are used interchangeably, they are actually not the same. The primary difference has to do with the cause of the fall, which makes the distinction between the two types of fall important to a premises liability claim, where cause plays a critical role in… Read More »
Navigating A Florida Truck Accident Claim
Truck accidents almost always result in substantial property damage and serious injuries. Filing a claim after one of these kinds of collisions also comes with a unique set of complex insurance and liability-related issues. For this reason, collecting financial compensation after a truck accident often proves to be much more complicated than for those… Read More »
Pursuing Damages After A Motorcycle Accident
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are more motorcycle fatalities in Florida than in any other state. The likelihood of being involved in a motorcycle accident in Florida makes it particularly important for riders to have a thorough understanding of the claims process required to obtain compensation after a crash…. Read More »
Florida PIP Coverage Explained
When someone is involved in a car accident in Florida, one of the first questions that he or she will ask is who will be responsible for covering the damages. While some states allow accident victims to file claims directly against those responsible for causing a crash, Florida continues to adhere to a no-fault… Read More »
Florida’s Wrongful Death Law
Personal injury lawsuits are a type of legal claim where accident victims can collect compensation from the negligent parties who caused their injuries. Tragically, many victims never recover from their injuries, leaving their family to pick up the pieces. In Florida, an accident victim’s death won’t preclude that person’s family members from recovering compensation… Read More »