Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Giving A Recorded Statement To An Insurance Company
When a car accident occurs in Florida, insurers inevitably become involved in the claims process, as they are usually the ones who are responsible for covering the costs associated with personal injury claims. Generally, the third party insurer will reach out to the victim soon after the accident, requesting a recorded statement about what… Read More »
How A Personal Injury Attorney Can Help With Your Claim
While most people don’t expect to be involved in an accident, they do occur frequently in Florida, often through no fault of the victim. Depending on the nature and severity of the accident, a victim could find his or her life drastically changed, forced to suffer painful injuries and lost income. Fortunately, Florida law… Read More »
What Documents Should I Bring To An Initial Legal Consultation?
Having an experienced personal injury lawyer on one’s side can make all the difference in the outcome of a case. An attorney can assess the strength of the case, investigate the accident, and help clients seek maximum compensation. The first step in this process is attending an initial consultation, where the claimant can meet… Read More »
Can I File A Claim Against The Driver Of The Car I Was Riding In After A Florida Car Crash?
When people think of car accident cases, they often imagine the drivers filing claims against each other. While this does happen, it is often not only the drivers who sustain losses because of a crash, as passengers are just as, if not more, at risk of injury. The legal options for a passenger who… Read More »
4 Steps To Proving Negligence
Negligence is a legal term used to describe a failure to use the degree of care that a reasonable person would have used in the same circumstances. This behavior usually consists of actions, but can also be made up of omissions, or a failure to take certain actions when the person has a legal… Read More »
What If My Airbags Didn’t Deploy?
While airbags are intended to prevent serious car accident injuries, they unfortunately don’t always deploy like they’re supposed to. When airbags fail because of a defective design or improper production process, the negligent vehicle manufacturers can be held liable for the resulting injuries. To learn more about filing a lawsuit against the company responsible… Read More »
Tips For Avoiding Accidents When Sharing The Road With Commercial Vehicles
Most of us have been forced to share the road with semi-trucks or other commercial vehicles at one point or another. While we may have gotten used to doing so, the reality is that these vehicles pose a much greater risk to us than do standard sized passenger cars. These trucks are, for instance,… Read More »
How Insurance Companies Investigate Car Accidents
If you have ever been involved in a car accident, then you are probably familiar with the process of filing a claim. This experience can, however, be overwhelming to first time accident victims, so we’ve included a brief breakdown of how insurance companies typically go about investigating claims and how that process can affect… Read More »
What Is Personal Injury Law?
Personal injury claims are a type of civil dispute that allows accident victims who have suffered a physical injury or property damage, to recover compensation from the negligent or reckless person who caused the accident. Many personal injury claims stem from car accidents, but these are by no means the only kinds of accidents… Read More »
Car Accident Injury Risks Are Often Higher For Women
Experts have long recognized certain trends when it comes to the individuals who are injured in car accidents. A recent report issued by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, for instance, revealed that car accident injury risks are actually higher for women than for men. Fortunately, it is possible for those who are injured… Read More »
