Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
How Does PIP Insurance Work in Florida?
Florida is a no-fault auto insurance state, which means that motorists who are involved in car accidents must first attempt to recover compensation for their medical bills and vehicle repair costs through their own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) policies. However, Florida drivers are only required to carry PIP insurance coverage of at least $10,000,… Read More »
Who Pays for Injuries Caused by a Drunk Driver?
Most Florida motorists know that they live in a no-fault state, but this can be a tough pill to swallow in cases where a person’s conduct was particularly reckless. For instance, even if a person is injured by a drunk driver, he or she will generally have to go through his or her own… Read More »
Will an Earlier Lawsuit Hurt My Current Personal Injury Claim?
Some of our clients who are attempting to pursue compensation through the court system for injuries sustained as a result of someone else’s negligence express concern over their likelihood of success due to a lawsuit in their past. Specifically, individuals who find themselves in this situation often worry that defense attorneys will argue that… Read More »
The Benefits of Settling a Personal Injury Claim
Most personal injury claims will be resolved in one of two ways: settlement or litigation. Which of these results is better in the long run depends on the specific circumstances of a case, so if you were injured in an accident through no fault of your own and have questions about whether you should… Read More »
How Social Media Could Hurt Your Personal Injury Case
Over the last few years, social media websites have come to play an increasingly important role in how we communicate with each other. While it is true that these types of technological advances have made our lives easier in many ways, they have also come with a host of concerns, including worries about the… Read More »
The Importance of Witness Statements in Your Car Accident Case
The resolution of car accident cases can be contentious, with both parties attempting to prove lack of fault. In these situations, a third party witness, or someone who saw the accident occur, can prove to be an invaluable resource in helping to establish the facts of a case. It can, however, be difficult to… Read More »
Recovering Compensation for Serious Soft Tissue Injuries
One of the first things that accident victims should do is seek medical attention, as failing to do so can make it more difficult to obtain treatment and prove that an injury was the result of a particular accident. This is especially important in car accident cases, where hidden injuries, such as soft tissue… Read More »
Will My Car Accident Claim be Dismissed if I Was Partially at Fault for the Crash?
It’s not always easy to apportion blame when it comes to car accidents, especially in cases that involve more than two vehicles. Fortunately, accident victims are not limited to obtaining compensation in cases where they were completely free of blame in causing an accident. Instead, Florida adheres to the legal theory of pure comparative… Read More »
