Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Allergic Reactions to Prescription Drugs
Before prescribing a medication to a patient, doctors and pharmacists must be careful to take any of the patient’s allergies into account and must consider whether a certain drug will interact poorly with another prescribed medication. While many healthcare providers use great care to fulfill these duties by taking accurate and detailed patient histories… Read More »
Claiming Lost Wages After a Car Accident
The financial burden of being involved in an accident can be overwhelming for victims who may be required to pay off mounting medical debt and repair or replace their vehicles, all while trying to heal after an injury. This can be particularly daunting for those whose injuries are so severe that they are required… Read More »
Common Motorcycle Accident Scenarios
Although wearing safety gear, such as helmets, gloves, boots, and protective eyewear can help motorcyclists stay safe while riding, doing so is by no means a surefire protection against injury. This is particularly true for those who are involved in certain types of accidents. The best thing that motorcyclists and motorists can do is… Read More »
Proving Fault in a Car Accident
Although Florida is a no-fault insurance state, it is possible for car accident victims to recover compensation for their losses when an insurance policy will not cover all of their related expenses. However, proving that someone else’s negligence caused a car accident can be a complex process, so if you were recently injured in… Read More »
Preserving Evidence After a Truck Accident
While the increasing number of semi-trucks on the road may be necessary to ensure that consumer goods are transported across the country as quickly as possible, it also means that drivers of passenger sized vehicles are more at risk of being injured in a collision. Unfortunately, collisions between standard passenger vehicles and commercial trucks… Read More »
Complications from Broken Ribs
To many people, a broken rib sounds like a relatively minor injury that, although painful, should heal on its own in a few months. The reality, however, is that broken ribs can cause potentially life-threatening complications and require expensive treatment, so if you were recently injured in an accident in Florida, is it is… Read More »
New Test Checks for Internal Bleeding in Concussion Patients
Accident victims who suffer concussions can experience a wide range of symptoms, including everything from headaches and insomnia to mood swings and nausea. In severe cases, a patient could even suffer from intracranial bleeding, which can have even more devastating consequences, including permanent brain damage and death. Fortunately, a recently developed and approved blood… Read More »
Florida’s New Distracted Driving Law Goes Into Effect
Late last year, Florida legislators passed a new law that forbids drivers from manually typing letters, numbers, or symbols into a wireless communication device to text, email, or send instant messages while driving. Additionally, drivers are prohibited from using their wireless communication devices in a handheld manner in any way when in a school… Read More »
