Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What to do if You’ve Been Bitten by a Dog
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year in the U.S. Unfortunately, many of these bites prove to be not only painful, but also dangerous for victims, as one in five of those who are bitten by dogs require medical attention of… Read More »
Important Car Maintenance Tasks to Perform This Year
While accidents are regularly caused by driver negligence in failing to abide by traffic laws, speeding, or driving recklessly, a surprising number of collisions are not the result of the negligent operation of a vehicle, but can be attributed to the negligent maintenance of the vehicle itself. Collisions caused by improper vehicle maintenance can… Read More »
Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims
In Florida, patients who suffer injuries because of the negligence of a medical provider often have the option of filing a medical malpractice lawsuit to recover compensation for their losses. However, this is only possible for those who file their claims before the two year deadline, as cases filed after this statute of limitations… Read More »
Punitive Damages in DUI Injury Cases
Some of the most deadly car accidents are the result of drunk driving, as these collisions are notorious for occurring at high speeds and with little to no warning. Recognizing the extremely reckless nature and serious consequences of collisions caused by intoxicated drivers, Florida legislators passed a law allowing injured DUI accident victims to… Read More »
Liability for Accidents Caused by Teenage Drivers
For many of us, obtaining our driver’s license was one of the highlights of our adolescence. While this continues to be true for many teenagers, it’s also important to note that having inexperienced drivers on the road can have serious repercussions for other motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Please call our Fort Lauderdale auto accident… Read More »
Mental Anguish and Emotional Distress
Sustaining an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence can have far-reaching consequences for victims. This includes not only the physical impact of an injury, but also the impact of mental injuries, such as emotional distress. Fortunately, it is often possible for Florida accident victims to recover compensation for their pain and suffering,… Read More »
Seeking Compensation for Boating Injuries
Florida is home to more registered boat users than any other state in the country, so it is unsurprising that Florida also leads the nation in total boating accidents. Unfortunately, these accidents result in an alarming number of injuries, many of which prove to be serious. It is possible, however, to recover compensation for… Read More »
Common Car Accident Injuries
Car accident injuries can range in seriousness from mild to severe, with some resulting in permanent disability, or in tragic cases, even death. To learn more about your legal options following your own car accident, please contact an experienced Fort Lauderdale auto accident attorney who is familiar with Florida’s no-fault auto insurance laws and… Read More »
Recovering Compensation After a Rear-End Collision
Rear-end collisions, no matter how minor they may initially seem to be, have some of the worst repercussions of any car accident. This is largely due to the fact that rear-end accidents often result in debilitating neck injuries that plague accident victims for years to come, turning their lives upside down with the physical,… Read More »
How Event Data Recorders Can Help You Prove Fault
Motorists and their passengers who suffer serious injuries in car accidents are often entitled to damages compensating them for their losses. However, this is only possible for plaintiffs who can prove that someone else was at fault for their crash. This can be a difficult endeavor, especially in cases where the other party staunchly… Read More »
