Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Did Poor Road Conditions Cause Your Car Accident?
Most of us know how annoying it can be to drive on roads filled with potholes and other hazards. Poor road conditions can, however, be more than just minor aggravations, but can actually cause serious car accidents. Fortunately, when bad roadways cause crashes, injured parties may be able to file a claim against the… Read More »
Why Did My Insurer Deny My Car Accident Claim?
It is very likely, in the aftermath of a car accident, that you will find yourself dealing with insurance carriers in an attempt to obtain compensation for your losses. In fact, under Florida’s no-fault auto insurance laws, motorists are actually required to first file claims with their own insurers before seeking compensation from the… Read More »
3 Things To Know About Florida Slip And Fall Cases
Slip and fall accidents happen all the time. Fortunately, these accidents are often minor and the parties involved are able to get back up and go on with our lives. Sadly, this is not always true, as some slip and fall accidents result in serious, long-lasting injuries. While it is often possible to file… Read More »
4 Steps To Obtaining Compensation After A Florida Car Accident
If you were involved in a car crash in Florida, you may find yourself needing help to pay off related medical bills and lost wages. Fortunately, if you weren’t at fault for your accident, you have a few options for obtaining the compensation you need. To give you a better idea of this process,… Read More »
Self-Reporting A Traffic Accident In Florida
A full traffic accident report can have a significant impact on someone’s ability to prove fault after the crash. This alone is often reason enough for many accident victims to call the police upon being involved in a collision. The reality, however, is that making this call is actually required under Florida law in… Read More »
Short-Term Car Accident Injuries
If you were involved in a side-swipe accident, or minor rear-end collision, you may have been diagnosed with short-term injuries. Everything from contusions and soft tissue injuries to mild fractures could qualify as short-term injuries. The trouble with these kinds of injuries is that they can still be debilitating and often end up lasting… Read More »
What To Do After A Truck Accident
Of the many types of collisions in which a person can be involved, truck accidents are some of the worst. Unfortunately, besides being notorious for causing severe injuries, truck accidents can also raise a host of issues when it comes to liability, with multiple parties often accused of being at fault for a crash…. Read More »
The Elements Of A Florida Negligence Claim
If you were injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you could be entitled to compensation for your losses under Florida’s negligence laws. However, this type of claim will only be successful if an injured party is able to establish a specific set of facts. This can be a complicated endeavor,… Read More »
Handling A Single-Vehicle Accident
Of the many types of car accidents in which a person can be involved, there is one that doesn’t get discussed very often: single-vehicle crashes. As its name suggests, this kind of crash only involves a single vehicle. This does not mean, however, that the consequences of a single-vehicle collision aren’t severe. In fact,… Read More »
5 Signs That You May Have Suffered A Concussion
For those who have never had a concussion before, knowing what to expect symptom-wise can be a bit confusing. This is often only compounded by the fact that after an accident, most people feel unusual aches and pains, or may even experience no symptoms at all, despite suffering from an injury. All accident-related injuries… Read More »