Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Avoiding A Default Judgment
It comes as a surprise to many people to learn that most legal matters never actually make it to the courtroom and to trial. In fact, many of the cases that actually do go to trial are cut short through the submission of a variety of different motions by either party. One of these… Read More »
When The Other Driver Fails To Tell The Truth About A Car Accident
A driver’s failure to be truthful when reporting the circumstances of a car accident to police, insurers, lawyers, or a jury is more common than most people think, with the at-fault party often fearful of the legal consequences, which range from accruing points on his or her license and having to pay increased insurance… Read More »
Apportioning Fault In A Lane Change Accident
As traffic continues to increase on Florida’s roadways, drivers are becoming more and more at risk of being involved in a collision. Changing lanes has proven to be particularly dangerous, with many drivers failing to check their blind spot or to even use their blinkers as required under Florida law. In fact, improper lane… Read More »
What If My Accident Was Caused By Someone Driving A Company Car?
A company car is often one of the perks offered to employees who have to commute to work, or who drive as a part of their jobs, including everyone from city employees to plumbers and HVAC technicians. This type of arrangement can, however, cause complications in car accident cases, especially when the driver of… Read More »
Car Accidents Caused By Flying Debris
Some of the most severe car accidents are not necessarily the result of another driver’s negligence, but occur after a driver comes into contact with debris on the roadway. Flying debris, or debris that is airborne, tends to be particularly dangerous, as is often large, heavy, or traveling at high speeds. Whether a person… Read More »
Your Florida Slip And Fall Case May Require Proof Of Constructive Notice
Those who are injured in slip and fall accidents on someone else’s property usually need to prove more than just that they were hurt while on that person’s premises. The reality, in fact, is that these types of cases tend to be more complicated than most people realize. For instance, one key element of… Read More »
Proving Causation In Distracted Driving Crashes
In recent years, government agencies and lawmakers have gone to great lengths to expose the dangers of distracted driving, especially in regards to cell phone use. While there are also a number of other less publicized activities that qualify as distractions for drivers, including eating and drinking and using onboard electronics, few activities have… Read More »
Low-Impact, Low-Speed Accidents
It comes as no surprise that high speed accidents with significant impacts tend to result in catastrophic pile-ups and devastating injuries. The reality, however, is that even low-impact, low-speed accidents can cause serious physical injuries. Fortunately, these kinds of injuries are compensable in Florida, so if you were hurt in a car crash, you… Read More »
The Difference Between A Catastrophic Injury Claim And A Standard Personal Injury Case
Most accident-related injuries, while painful and at least temporarily disabling to some degree, do heal after a period of treatment and rest. Those who sustain these kinds of injuries should, of course, be compensated accordingly for their medical bills and lost wages, which will hopefully allow them to eventually return to a normal life…. Read More »
The Risk of External Distractions While Driving
While the danger of certain types of distractions for drivers, namely cell phones and other electronic devices, as well as eating and drinking, have been well-documented, less attention is paid to the perils of external distractions. Although often overlooked, external distractions, such as road construction, previous collisions, the actions of other motorists, and other… Read More »
