Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Road Rash Caused by Motorcycle Accidents
Although there are a number of advantages to using motorcycles for transportation purposes, it is also true that riding a motorcycle comes with a serious risk of injury, as motorcyclists who are run off the road or struck by a passenger vehicle are much more likely to suffer severe injuries. In fact, the Florida… Read More »
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving is much more of a threat than most people realize. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one out of every 25 adults have fallen asleep while driving in the past month. These statistics are particularly alarming because driving while fatigued significantly increases a person’s risk of… Read More »
Common Errors Made by Anesthesiologists
Although anesthesia has played an instrumental role in making surgery bearable for patients, administering the drugs is a complicated process, that if done improperly, can lead to devastating injuries and even death. Hospitals, physicians, and anesthesiologists can be held liable for their failure to abide by current medical standards when it comes to administering… Read More »
What Types of Defective Products Cause the Most Injuries?
Every year, consumers spend significant sums on a range of products, including everything from kitchen appliances and toys to clothing and tools. While many of these products are properly designed and produced and so pose no danger to consumers, others are not so carefully vetted, which can have devastating consequences for unwary users. Whether… Read More »
Flatbed Truck Accidents in Florida
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 107,000 large trucks were involved in injury crashes in 2017 alone, while an additional 363,000 contributed in some way to property damage only collisions. While some of these crashes involved semi-trucks, waste removal trucks, and tanker trucks, all of which pose a risk to motorists… Read More »
Can a City be Held Liable for a Poor Road Design?
Most people know that when they are injured in a collision with a negligent motorist, they may be able to collect compensation from that individual or his or her insurer. However, not all accidents are the result of a motorist’s failure to use care when driving, but can actually be attributed to the poor… Read More »
Dog Bites and the Risk of Infection
Dog bite injuries tend to be severe, resulting in damage to the muscles, ligaments, and nerves, as well as significant pain and potential disfigurement. Some of the most serious complications faced by dog bite victims, however, involve infection. Treating infections can be a complicated and expensive process, so if you were recently bitten by… Read More »
The Importance of Accounting for Blind Spots
Blind spots, as most careful drivers are aware, are zones to the side and rear of a car where approaching vehicles are not visible to the driver, even when using a rear view or side mirror. Failing to check one’s blind spots can have devastating consequences, especially when one of the vehicles is a… Read More »
