Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Intersection Accidents
Intersections play a key role in allowing drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to safely interact while traveling. Unfortunately, when roads intersect, these individuals are also more at risk of being involved in a collision. This occurs much more often than most people realize. In fact, according to the Federal Highway Administration, as many as 50… Read More »
What To Know About PIP Coverage In Florida
Despite efforts to change it this year, Florida continues to be a no-fault state when it comes to liability for car accidents. This means that Florida motorists are still required to obtain Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance, or no-fault auto insurance, before they can legally drive in the state. It is these PIP policies… Read More »
Concussions Are A Type Of Brain Injury
While concussions are often treated as relatively mild injuries that have no lasting effect, the truth is that concussions are actually a type of traumatic brain injury that can have permanent repercussions for victims. Unfortunately, concussions are a relatively common result of serious accidents in which a victim suffers some sort of blunt force… Read More »
What Are The Most Common Causes Of Wrongful Death Claims?
Those who have lost loved ones know only too well how difficult the grieving process can be. However, when a death is the result of someone else’s carelessness, that sense of loss can be even more intense. Our legal team specializes in these types of cases, known as wrongful death claims, which help the… Read More »
What Are Event Data Recorders?
It is not uncommon for the parties involved in a car accident to blame each other for causing the crash. Unless there are independent eyewitnesses who saw the accident, or there is video from a dash camera or nearby security system, these situations can quickly become a battle of “he said, she said.” Accident… Read More »
Can I Use Traffic Camera Footage In My Car Accident Case?
Car accidents are always frightening and potentially painful. They do tend to be particularly frustrating, however, for those who are not to blame for their collision, but who were injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. Fortunately, it is possible to hold negligent drivers accountable for their failure to use reasonable care when… Read More »
Car Accident Facial Injuries
Facial injuries, which are a common consequence of car accidents, are usually the result of a driver hitting his or her face on the airbag, steering wheel, or dashboard. These kinds of injuries are often difficult and expensive to treat and may even result in permanent disfigurement, making it especially important for those who… Read More »
What To Know About The Pending CPAP Class Action Lawsuits
Manufacturers are required to use a certain degree of care when designing and producing products that are intended for consumer use. Unfortunately, companies don’t always fulfill this responsibility., in which case, they can be held liable for their negligence. A number of class action lawsuits, for instance, were recently filed against a medical equipment… Read More »
Truck Accident Reconstruction Could Help Establish Negligence In Your Case
Recovering compensation after a truck accident can be complicated, as it is not uncommon for more than one party to be at fault for the crash. An accident caused by defective brakes could, for instance, involve not only the negligence of the driver and the trucking company, but also the company responsible for manufacturing… Read More »
3 Tips For Sharing The Road With Commercial Trucks
While any type of car accident is dangerous for the parties involved, collisions between passenger sized vehicles and commercial trucks tend to have particularly devastating consequences for the occupants of smaller cars. For this reason, knowing how to drive safely when sharing the road with a semi-truck or other large commercial vehicle is critical… Read More »
