Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
5 Things You Can Do To Prevent A Car Accident
Driving is one of the most dangerous things that most of us do on a daily basis. While there isn’t much we can do to impact how other people drive, there are steps that we can take (besides wearing our seat belts) to reduce our chances of being involved in a collision. Unfortunately, even… Read More »
A Few Tips For Sharing The Road With Semi-Trucks
There isn’t much we can do about how other people drive. There are steps that we can take as drivers, however, that can help reduce our chances of being involved in a collision. This is especially important when it comes to sharing the road with large commercial vehicles, which due to their size, pose… Read More »
Are You Suffering From Whiplash-Associated Disorder?
The types and severity of the injuries sustained by car accident victims depend on a number of factors, including the age and health of the injured party, as well as the type of accident in which he or she was involved, the kind of vehicles the parties were driving, the speed of the cars… Read More »
Five Common Types Of Car Accidents And Their Consequences
With the increasing number of car accidents occurring on Florida roads, it has become more important than ever for drivers to have a thorough understanding of the types of dangers that they are facing. Certain kinds of collisions, for instance, tend to occur more often than others in Florida and are also more likely… Read More »
How Long Will My Car Accident Settlement Take?
With all of the emotions and physical pain that can accompany car crashes, it is common for accident victims to feel uneasy about the road ahead. One issue that is often of particular concern is whether it will be possible to resolve their claim through settlement negotiations and if so, how long that resolution… Read More »
Filing A Premises Liability Claim In Florida
Whether a person is involved in a slip and fall accident, is bitten by a dog, or is assaulted, getting hurt on someone else’s property isn’t something that people can usually plan for. Fortunately, this doesn’t mean that negligent property owners can’t be held liable for their failure to protect visitors. In fact, injured… Read More »
Was Your Car Accident The Result Of Road Rage?
We’ve all gotten frustrated while driving at some point or another. Road rage, however, represents an entirely different level of anger and is much more dangerous for drivers. All car accidents have the potential to cause serious injuries for victims. Accidents caused by road rage, however, which are driven largely by aggression, tend to… Read More »
Five Things To Know About Your Car Accident-Related Visit To The Emergency Room
Although we don’t often think about driving as being a dangerous activity, the reality is that it is. Fortunately, under Florida law, auto insurance providers do offer minimum coverage for medical care, including coverage of ER expenses, regardless of who was at fault for the crash. It is important to note, however, that what… Read More »
Florida Car Accidents More Common During The Summer
Most of us look forward to the summer months, when we get the opportunity to enjoy barbecues with friends, balmy weather, and some much needed vacation time. Not all aspects of summertime, however, are enjoyable. Florida, for example, sees a much higher rate of car accidents between June and August, a trend that can… Read More »