Author Archives: Jay Butchko
3 Types Of Product Liability Claims
Most of us expect the products we purchase to be safe to use. Unfortunately, not everything on the market meets this standard, leaving thousands of people at risk of serious injury. It is, however, possible for those who sustain injuries because of a defective product, to recover compensation by filing a product liability case…. Read More »
The Long-Term Effects Of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are fairly common amongst accident victims, especially those whose accidents involved some sort of blunt force trauma. Often, when a TBI is relatively minor, a person can expect to recover with rest and the passage of time. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case, with some head trauma victims suffering from… Read More »
Understanding C4/C5 And C5/C6 Injuries
Neck injuries are one of the most common consequences of serious accidents and depending on their severity, could leave a person suffering from long-term impairments, like chronic pain and reduced motion. Of the many types of neck injuries that a person can sustain, those affecting the spinal cord are perhaps the most dangerous, as… Read More »
The Standard Of Care In A Florida Medical Malpractice Case
Although it can be difficult to accept that a medical provider may have caused a patient harm because of a careless mistake, this unfortunately ends up being the case for many patients. Fortunately, patients who find themselves wronged in this way can seek compensation from the at-fault parties by filing a medical malpractice claim…. Read More »
Surfside Condo Building Collapse
Champlain Towers South, built in 1981, partially collapsed around 2 A.M. early Thursday morning – June 24,2021. It is reported that 55 units completely collapsed, the building has over 300 units in total. Unfortunately, at least one person was killed and dozens were injured. First responders are working tirelessly to remove rubble and locate… Read More »
Water Safety Tips To Implement This Summer
Its year-round sunny weather is one of the things about Florida that attracts so many people to the “sunshine state.” This means that residents and tourists alike can engage in activities all year that many can only enjoy during the summer months. Swimming, particularly among children, has proven especially popular. Although swimming can be… Read More »
Common Symptoms Of A TBI
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which are one of the most devastating injuries (depending on their severity) that a person can sustain, also happen to be one of the most common injuries suffered by accident victims. Those whose accidents involve a sudden blow or jolt to the head are particularly at risk of sustaining a… Read More »
The Top Five Driving Distractions That Increase Your Risk Of Being Involved In An Accident
Experts break activities that qualify as distracted driving into three main categories: visual, manual, and cognitive. The first includes activities that take a person’s eyes off the road, while manual distractions take a driver’s hands off the wheel and cognitive distractions involve taking one’s mind off driving. While some distractions fall firmly under one… Read More »
Back And Neck Injuries Sustained In Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of crashes in the U.S. Unfortunately, these kinds of accidents also tend to result in serious back and neck injuries, even in cases with relatively minor impacts. Fortunately, accident victims who can prove that someone else’s negligence was the cause of their collision could be… Read More »
Evidence In A Florida Personal Injury Case
Filing a successful negligence claim is largely dependent on the strength of a claimant’s evidence. Basically, the stronger the evidence, the stronger the case and the greater the injured party’s chances of receiving fair restitution for the harm they suffered. Collecting, organizing, and presenting this evidence can be complicated, so if you have questions… Read More »
