Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Evidence Will I Need to Identify a Hit and Run Driver?
Hit and run accidents have become an increasingly serious problem in recent years across the U.S. Unfortunately, this has proven to be true in Florida as well, where, according to the state’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV), there were 104,895 hit and run crashes in 2023 alone. These kinds of accidents… Read More »
What is the Statute of Limitations for Florida Car Accident Lawsuits?
Unless you were recently involved in an accident, the statute of limitations for filing a car accident lawsuit is probably not something you’ve found yourself thinking about. Having a good understanding of these rules is, however, important, as Florida’s roadways grow ever more dangerous for all road users. What is a Statute of Limitations? … Read More »
Which Florida Cities are the Most Dangerous for Drivers?
Florida has some of the busiest roadways in the U.S., so it should come as no surprise that it also ranks among the most dangerous in the country when it comes to car accidents. For instance, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV) estimates that there were as many as 394,230… Read More »
What Every Accident Victim Should Know About Blunt Force Head Trauma
Blunt force trauma of any kind is both painful and frightening for those who sustain it, but trauma to the head tends to be particularly devastating. Many people aren’t aware of the risks of these kinds of injuries, despite the fact that they are very common amongst accident victims, so we’ve included some basic… Read More »
The Most Dangerous Roads for Florida Truck Drivers
Operating a commercial vehicle is always dangerous, as these trucks vastly outweigh other passenger cars, are much more difficult to maneuver, and are often tasked with carrying hazardous cargo. Driving a big rig, however, can become even more dangerous depending on the roads. Unfortunately, Florida roads are notorious for being unreliable, with outdated infrastructure,… Read More »
Will Health Insurance Cover My Motorcycle Accident Injuries?
Motorcycle accident injuries are usually severe, so it’s not uncommon for an injured party to require coverage of his or her medical expenses from multiple sources, including insurance policies. Fortunately, besides being covered by health insurance, and MedPay, some motorcycle accident victims may also be able to cover a portion of their losses from… Read More »
The Most Common Anesthesia Errors
When we seek medical care, we place a lot of trust in doctors and other medical professionals to provide that care with the best possible skill. This is true whether a person is being prescribed medication, undergoing physical therapy, or going into surgery. Unfortunately, medical providers don’t always live up to this responsibility, putting… Read More »
Why Driving is Getting More Dangerous
Despite efforts to make U.S. roads safer, we now find ourselves in the midst of a significant spike in traffic deaths. Having a thorough understanding of the dangers we face when using our nation’s roadways can go a long way towards helping motorists avoid deadly crashes. Historical Spikes in Traffic Fatalities This is not… Read More »
Fault for Accidents Caused by Tire Blowouts
Many people are surprised to hear that tire blow-outs are among the most common reasons for truck accidents in the U.S. This makes more sense, however, when you consider how much more wear and tear the tires on these vehicles go through on a day-to-day basis. Read on to learn more about the dangers… Read More »
Wrong-Way Crashes May be on the Rise in Florida
In only the first week of 2024, there were eleven fatal car accidents in Florida, three of which involved wrong-way drivers. Of the many kinds of accidents in which Florida drivers can be involved on our state’s congested roadways, wrong-way crashes are perhaps the most deadly. While the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has… Read More »
