Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Engaging in Post-Accident Physical Therapy
Those who are involved in car crashes and other accidents may engage in a number of different strategies to help assist with the recovery process and ease their pain. Many accident victims, for instance, must undergo surgery and take specific medications. Some injured parties, however, also attend physical therapy in an effort to return… Read More »
Common Car Accident Myths
Most of us won’t be lucky enough to avoid being involved in a collision at least once in our lives. Unfortunately, misinformation can make these experiences, which already tend to be frustrating and frightening, even more difficult to navigate. In an effort to help Florida car accident victims avoid typical pitfalls, we’ve included a… Read More »
Life Care Plans for TBI Victims
Severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the most severe types of injuries that a person can sustain, as they often require not only immediate medical care and emergency treatment, but also the creation and implementation of a life care plan to address the victim’s needs in the coming years. Collecting compensation can… Read More »
Slip and Fall Risks for Nursing Home Residents
Nursing home residents, many of whom are elderly and struggle with serious medical conditions, are at risk of sustaining physical injuries if they slip and fall. To mitigate this risk, nursing homes in Florida are required to comply with certain guidelines when it comes to protecting residents from this type of accident. Unfortunately, many… Read More »
Catastrophic Injury Claims
When thinking about personal injury claims, many people assume that the more severe an injury is, the easier it will be to recover compensation, especially if someone was clearly at fault for an accident. Unfortunately, the reality is that when it comes to catastrophic injuries, obtaining full and fair compensation for accident-related medical bills… Read More »
Who is Liable for Accidents Involving Florida Emergency Vehicles?
We all know that when an emergency vehicle approaches with its sirens going and lights flashing, that we need to make our way to the side of the road as quickly and as safely as possible. However, this is not always possible, in which case, a person could end up in a collision with… Read More »
Recovering Damages After a Collision with an Uninsured Driver
Despite the requirement that all drivers carry a minimum amount of liability insurance, an alarming number of Florida drivers fail to obtain insurance. In fact, Florida is reported as having the highest percentage of uninsured motorists in the U.S., with nearly 30 percent of motorists in the state lacking coverage. Unfortunately, this means that… Read More »
Do Beware of Dog Signs Relieve Owners of Liability?
Most of us have walked or driven by homes with Beware of Dog signs displayed prominently on gates and fences. Many dog owners mistakenly believe that taking this step is enough to keep them from being held liable in the event that their dog eventually bites someone. The reality is that under Florida law,… Read More »
How do Juries Apportion Fault in Personal Injury Cases?
Some car accidents are clearly the fault of only one party. If, for instance, someone ran a red light and the other driver wasn’t speeding, wasn’t distracted, and was otherwise following all traffic laws, the first motorist would undoubtedly be found responsible for the entirety of the accident. It is not uncommon, however, for… Read More »
Will My Pre-existing Medical Condition Keep Me From Collecting Compensation for My Injuries?
Many of those who are involved in accidents are not in 100 percent health, but may suffer from pre-existing medical conditions that are then exacerbated by a subsequent accident. Unfortunately, many insurers attempt to avoid compensating injured parties who find themselves in this situation, claiming that any injuries are merely the result of a… Read More »
