Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why do I Have to Seek Medical Treatment Within Two Weeks of a Car Accident?
One of the most important things that Florida drivers should know is that if they are involved in a car accident, they need to seek medical treatment as possible. In fact, Florida law actually requires this under the 14 day car accident rule, which gives drivers only two weeks to seek reimbursement from their… Read More »
When Your Car Accident Injuries Exceed Your Insurance Coverage
In Florida, all drivers are required to obtain auto insurance to cover the cost of physical injuries and property damage resulting from car accidents. Unfortunately, the limits of these policies often end up being far too little to actually reimburse an accident victim for medical bills and vehicle repair or replacement. Those who find… Read More »
What an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer Can do for You
Seeking compensation after a personal injury accident requires more than just an understanding of the law. While this is obviously a critical aspect of legal representation, it is also important for an attorney to have experience dealing with insurance companies and to have the skill and dedication to attend to every aspect of a… Read More »
Did Weather Conditions Contribute to Your Accident?
Motorists in Florida are often able to avoid winter weather driving conditions entirely. The current unusual weather episodes occurring across the nation, however, highlight the importance of being prepared for a wide variety of driving conditions. This is especially true in Florida, where increasing traffic and outdated roadway design have led to one of… Read More »
Using Evidence of Intoxication when Demonstrating Fault for a Car Accident
Whether a person is successful when filing a civil claim after an accident depends largely on the amount of the tangible evidence that he or she collects. The types of evidence required, however, may also depend on the nature of the accident in question. Civil claims against drunk drivers, for instance, are unique in… Read More »
Common Airbag Injuries
The injuries that so often accompany car accidents are not always attributable to colliding with another car, but are caused by the airbags that are intended to protect both drivers and passengers. These injuries tend to be particularly severe if an airbag was defectively designed or doesn’t inflate correctly. This happens more often than… Read More »
Photographic Evidence From Your Car Accident
Photographs taken at the scene of a car crash can provide valuable evidence not only when it comes to establishing loss and damages, but also in proving whose negligence actually caused the accident. For help compiling evidence, including photographs from the scene of your own accident, please reach out to our experienced Fort Lauderdale… Read More »
The Importance of Keeping a Car Accident Journal
While it is true that proving fault for a collision is largely dependent on evidence from the scene of the accident, including photographs and police reports, some of the most convincing proof can come from the parties themselves. Keeping a car accident journal after a crash can, for instance, make all the difference when… Read More »
Proving Fault in a Failure to Yield Accident
While we may like to think that everyone on the road is familiar with Florida’s traffic laws, the number of accidents occurring in the state indicate that this is unfortunately, not the case. Many drivers, for instance, are unfamiliar with the rules regarding who has the right-of-way and what that entails. To learn more… Read More »
Using Camera Footage for Your Car Accident Claim
For many people who are involved in car accidents, it is clear who was responsible for the crash. Demonstrating liability, however, isn’t always easy and can sometimes lead to time-consuming litigation. Usually, the best way to resolve this kind of dispute is to present evidence that clearly demonstrates fault. In many cases, the most… Read More »
