Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Side Airbags Can Cause Serious Injuries
Frontal airbags have been required in all new vehicles since the late 1990’s, but in recent years more and more manufacturers have also started installing side airbags in newer models. These devices go a long way towards preventing occupants from sustaining serious injuries in the event of a crash. In fact, some reports reveal… Read More »
Did You Suffer An Airbag Burn?
Required in all new passenger vehicles since 1999, front airbags are one of the most important safety innovations in recent years, providing critical cushioning for occupants during crashes. In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimates that front airbags have reduced driver fatalities by 29 percent and fatalities of front seat passengers… Read More »
How Florida’s Tort Reform Bill Could Affect You
At the end of March, Florida’s Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 837 into law. The tort reform law has officially gone into effect and will impact civil cases across the state. Read on to learn more about how the new tort reform bill could affect your own legal claim. What is House Bill 837? … Read More »
Were You Injured In A Backover Accident?
Backover accidents occur when a driver who is reversing, mistakenly strikes someone who is walking, standing, or riding a bicycle behind the vehicle. These kinds of crashes can occur anywhere that vehicles commonly reverse, but most take place in parking lots and driveways. While they typically occur at relatively low speeds, backover accidents can… Read More »
Recovery For A Fractured Femur
The femur, or thigh bone, extends from the hip all the way to the knee and is both the longest and strongest bone in the human body. While this means that the femur is far less likely to fracture than other more fragile bones, such as the clavicle, it is not impervious to injury…. Read More »
Seat Belt Injuries
The first lap seat belts were introduced in the late 1890’s, but didn’t become standard in most passenger vehicles until the 1960’s. In 1973, however, the lap belt was upgraded to a three point harness, which led to an almost 50 percent decrease in fatal injuries. Unfortunately, besides preventing serious injuries, seatbelts can actually… Read More »
Common Causes Of Rollover Accidents
Although they are relatively rare, rollover accidents are notorious for being one of the most dangerous types of car accidents in which a motorist can be involved. For instance, while they account for around only three percent of serious car accidents, they are thought to be responsible for as many as 30 percent of… Read More »
Who Caused My T-Bone Accident?
T-bone accidents are one of the most devastating kinds of car accidents in which a person can be involved, as they usually result in significant property damage, as well as serious injuries. Recovering compensation for these losses will hinge on proving who caused the accident in question. This can be a difficult endeavor in… Read More »
Protecting Your Rights After A Drugged Driving Accident In Florida
Just like driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugged driving is against the law in Florida because it severely undermines a driver’s ability to safely operate a vehicle. Despite its criminalization, drugged driving continues to happen in Florida. This dangerous trend has devastating consequences for others on the road. Unfortunately, it can also… Read More »
Birth Injury FAQs
Bringing a new baby into the world is a lot of things, but it should never be tragic. When errors are made during a woman’s pregnancy or during labor, the resulting birth injury can disrupt multiple lives for years to come. Fortunately, the at-fault parties responsible for these kinds of devastating errors can be… Read More »
