Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why Florida Drivers Should Consider Obtaining Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Florida is one of only a handful of no-fault auto insurance states, which means that accident victims must first seek compensation from their own insurers when attempting to cover their medical bills and vehicle repair costs. If, however, policy amounts are exceeded or an accident victim sustains a serious injury, then he or she… Read More »
New Florida Law Aims to Limit Damages for Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical professionals are required to use a certain amount of care in diagnosing and treating their patients. Those who fail to satisfy this standard and who cause an injury as a result can and should be held liable for their negligence. This can be achieved by filing a medical malpractice claim against the negligent… Read More »
The Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which occur when a forceful impact to the head causes disruptions in the normal functioning of the brain, can have profound implications for accident victims. While some of these effects are short-term and will disappear over time, many others end up being long-term. This can be particularly frustrating for those… Read More »
The Role of Proper Vehicle Maintenance in Preventing Truck Accidents
Proper vehicle maintenance can go a long way towards preventing any type of vehicle accident. Careful inspections, maintenance efforts, and repairs are, however, particularly important for commercial vehicles, which simply experience a lot more wear and tear than the average passenger vehicle. Unfortunately, not all trucking companies use the care they should in inspecting,… Read More »
How Alcohol Affects Driving Skills and Judgment
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal in every state in the U.S. Besides being illegal, however, it is also extremely dangerous, as consuming alcohol significantly impairs a person’s driving skills and judgment in a number of ways. Read on to learn more about the five ways that alcohol impacts driving… Read More »
The Leading Cause of Intersection Accidents
Despite the use of traffic signals, lights, crosswalks, and speed limit reductions, intersections continue to be one of the most common sites of car accidents in the U.S. These accidents happen for a number of reasons, but according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), around 46 percent of intersection crashes occur because… Read More »
What Qualifies as a Commercial Vehicle?
Accidents involving commercial vehicles present unique challenges to victims who are attempting to seek compensation for their losses. For instance, the trucking industry isn’t only regulated by state traffic laws, but by specific federal rules that apply only to commercial vehicles and their drivers. Read on to learn more about how a truck’s status… Read More »
How Location of Vehicle Damage in a Car Accident Can Help Determine Fault
In the aftermath of a crash, determining fault often ends up playing a critical role in the insurance claim process. When attempting to establish liability for a crash, investigators will look to the vehicle damage itself for a clearer picture of the cause of an accident. Read on to learn more about car accident… Read More »
What Worsening Traffic Means for Fort Lauderdale
If you spend any time on the road in Fort Lauderdale, you are probably only all too aware that satisfaction with the traffic flow in the city is at an all-time low, an opinion that has been confirmed by a recent ETC Institute study. Read on for a brief rundown on the increasing traffic… Read More »
What to Do if You are Injured in a Hit and Run Accident
Being involved in any kind of car accident can be traumatizing, but the situation can be even more stressful when the other driver flees the scene of the crash. This is known as a hit and run accident and unfortunately, this kind of crash is becoming increasingly common in Florida and across the U.S…. Read More »
