Author Archives: Jay Butchko
New Tort Reform Law Changes Comparative Negligence Standard In Florida
If you were injured in an accident in Florida, but contributed to it in some way, you could still be entitled to compensation, albeit in an amount reduced by your degree of fault. In prior years, in fact, you could have technically been eligible for compensation even if you were mostly at fault for… Read More »
Head-On Truck Accidents
Head-on collisions have some of the most devastating consequences of any car crash. The results of this type of crash, however, can reach the level of catastrophic if one of the vehicles involved was a semi-truck or other commercial vehicle. At maximum capacity, these trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and often… Read More »
Breaking Bad Driving Habits
Florida sees some of the most car accidents of any state in the country. There were, for instance, 401,540 car accidents in Florida in 2021 alone, which breaks down to around 1,100 crashes per day. Unfortunately, most of these crashes could have been avoided if one or more of the drivers involved had been… Read More »
Car Accidents And Child Passenger Injuries
Car accidents can be devastating for everyone involved, regardless of how old they are. Children, however, often face different kinds of challenges than adults after a car crash. For instance, children tend to sustain different kinds of injuries than adults and also process their trauma in particular ways. For these reasons, a parent’s attempt… Read More »
Social Media Use Can Impact Your Injury Case
Social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook provide people with a great way to stay connected, regardless of where they live. Their use has become so common that posting about something that has happened to us is often one of our first reactions after a new experience. While it can feel natural to… Read More »
Calculating The Value Of A Car Accident Injury Claim
There are a lot of benefits to working with an experienced attorney after being involved in a car crash. For instance, it’s generally a lot easier to get an accurate picture of how much a person’s claim is worth with the help of a skilled legal team. By valuing a car crash, you can… Read More »
The Most Dangerous Roads In Florida For Commercial Vehicles
Highways and freeways are some of the most common sites for collisions between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. Higher speeds, more traffic, and the presence of more trucks all significantly increase the chances that someone will be involved in a truck accident on Florida roadways. To help you avoid being involved in this type… Read More »
Can Multiple Individuals Be Held Liable For A Car Crash In Florida?
No two car accidents are exactly the same. Many, for instance, are the result of one driver violating a traffic law and colliding with another vehicle, while others could be caused by a vehicle defect and involve only a single car. Some of the most dangerous car accidents, however, involve three or more vehicles…. Read More »
What You Need To Prove To File A Successful Slip And Fall Case
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you could be entitled to damages for your medical bills, lost wages, disability, and pain and suffering. This, however, is only possible for those who can prove that a property owner failed to fulfill his or her legal responsibility to… Read More »
Not Wearing A Seat Belt Can Affect The Outcome Of Your Car Accident Claim
The importance of buckling up when driving cannot be overstated. For instance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that seat belt use saved nearly 15,000 lives in 2017 and could have saved another 2,549. Furthermore, wearing a seat belt isn’t just a good idea in Florida, but is actually legally required. Failing… Read More »