Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Could Lower My Dog Bite Injury Award?
Dog bites can cause serious injuries, many of which result in permanent damage, scarring, and even disfigurement, so it is unsurprising that dog bite laws in Florida tend to focus primarily on victims’ rights. That does not mean, however, that dog bite injury awards are as cut and dried as many people imagine. There… Read More »
Creating a Road Trip Checklist
With the spring and summer holidays approaching, many people are starting to plan family vacations and summer road trips. While planning these trips may primarily require making hotel reservations, coordinating travel with friends and family, and packing, those who expect to spend a significant amount of time on the road this summer should also… Read More »
Property Damage Car Accident Claims
Some car accident victims are lucky enough to avoid serious injury after a collision and many even walk away from their accidents without a scratch. Those who find themselves in this situation may be wondering whether they can still file a claim for the property damage they sustained in an accident. While it’s true… Read More »
Most Common Causes of Distracted Driving
Driving safely requires many things, including careful planning, compliance with traffic laws, and anticipating danger. One of the most important aspects of safe driving, however, is staying focused on the road. In fact, distracted driving results in more than 1,000 injuries every day in the U.S. and is reported as being a factor in… Read More »
Florida’s 14-Day Car Accident Law
Under Florida law, motorists who have been injured in car accidents are required to seek medical care within 14 days of their collision. Those who fail to take this step could end up missing out on the chance to recover compensation for their accident-related losses, so if you were recently injured in a car… Read More »
What You Should Know About Car Accident Police Reports
Florida motorists who are involved in car accidents often have questions about the importance of the police report drafted at the time of the crash. These documents can play a critical role in determining fault for a collision, but can be difficult to obtain, so if you or a loved one were recently injured… Read More »
How Sovereign Immunity Could Affect Your Wrongful Death Claim
Sovereign immunity is a judicial doctrine that prevents individuals from filing claims against the government without its consent. Deriving from case law, rather than a legislative act, sovereign immunity applies to both the federal and state governments and in its original form, protected them from any liability. Over the years, however, a number of… Read More »
Florida Driveway Accidents
Although many people consider their driveways to be a safe zone, as traffic will typically be slow-moving and take the form of either backing out or pulling into the yard, the reality is that driveways can be extremely dangerous. In fact, driveway accidents occur at an alarming rate across the country and even more… Read More »
Proving Negligence in a Personal Injury Case
Florida residents who are injured in accidents through no fault of their own must still prove a certain set of facts before they will be eligible for monetary damages. Unfortunately, proving that someone was negligent or reckless is often more difficult than most people realize, so if you were recently injured in an accident… Read More »
What You Should Know About Florida’s Wrongful Death Law
Florida’s wrongful death law ensures that individuals and entities that negligently or wrongfully cause a person’s death will be held liable for their actions. Under the terms of the state’s wrongful death statute, a deceased’s relatives who successfully file a wrongful death claim could be entitled to financial compensation to help pay for medical… Read More »
