Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Five Questions to Ask Your Doctor After Being Involved in a Car Crash
Getting hurt in a car accident is an overwhelming experience. Unfortunately, this is quite common in car accident scenarios. In fact, the Department of Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) estimates that in the 257,183 car crashes that have occurred in Florida this year, around 159, 819 people were injured. Motorists who find… Read More »
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida?
The untimely loss of a loved one is always devastating for the family members and friends who are left behind. These losses are particularly tragic, however, when a person’s death was the result of someone else’s negligence or wrongful act. Although holding careless individuals liable for their actions cannot bring back a loved one… Read More »
What Kinds of Damages Can You Recover after a Car Accident?
With some of the busiest roads in the country, Florida has become one of the most dangerous places to drive in the U.S., so it is important for residents to be prepared for the possibility of an accident. Car crashes can be devastating life events, costing injured parties thousands of dollars in medical bills… Read More »
What is My Case Worth?
No two accidents are exactly the same, which can make it difficult to estimate what a personal injury case is worth. It is possible, however, by applying a number of different factors, to get a general idea of what a person could expect to receive in a settlement offer or monetary judgement. To learn… Read More »
What You Should Know About Florida’s Slip and Fall Laws
While many people associate the term slip and fall with an accident at a grocery store or a mall, the reality is that these kinds of accidents can occur just about anywhere and at any time. Fortunately, it is possible to recover compensation for losses suffered on someone else’s property, so if you were… Read More »
The Importance of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Florida requires all of its drivers to carry a minimum amount of personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) auto insurance. However, drivers are not similarly required to buy coverage to pay for losses sustained in an accident with an uninsured/underinsured motorist. While not technically required, obtaining uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage is encouraged,… Read More »
Why Full Coverage Doesn’t Really Mean Full Coverage
When motorists hear the term full coverage, they often imagine that they will be totally covered in the event of a serious collision. The reality, unfortunately, is that “full coverage” doesn’t always mean that a driver will be fully compensated in the event of an accident. Instead, the term full coverage is used to… Read More »
What You Should Know About Florida’s Slip and Fall Laws
While many people associate the term slip and fall with an accident at a grocery store or a mall, the reality is that these kinds of accidents can occur just about anywhere and at any time. Fortunately, it is possible to recover compensation for losses suffered on someone else’s property, so if you were… Read More »
Do I Have a Delayed Crash Injury?
It is often immediately obvious to car accident victims that they have sustained a serious injury. Severe lacerations, for example, are hard to miss, as are compound fractures and contusions. Some injuries, however, such as concussions and whiplash, don’t always show any symptoms at the time of the collision and so could go undiagnosed… Read More »
How COVID-19 Could Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the lives of Florida residents in a number of ways. Many people are now prohibited from going into work, making unnecessary trips, or patronizing non-essential businesses. As we move forward in this new landscape, some have raised concerns over the effect that the pandemic will have on pending personal… Read More »