Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Sustaining a Soft Tissue Injury in an Accident
It is often easy, after being involved in an accident, to ignore signs of muscle stiffness or bruising. These types of symptoms, however, should not be overlooked, as they could be evidence of a serious muscle strain, torn ligament, or other soft tissue injury, which can cause a significant amount of pain for accident… Read More »
Playground Accident Liability in Florida
Most of us remember falling off of the monkey bars as children or scraping ourselves while playing on a jungle gym or slide. Although these falls and accidents may have proven to be painful at the time, they often only required the use of a band aid or an ice pack. Unfortunately, many children… Read More »
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 »
