Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Filing a Tanker Truck Accident Injury Claim
Collisions with any large commercial vehicle tend to be serious. However, accidents involving tanker trucks are notorious for having especially devastating consequences, as many of these trucks carry hazardous and extremely dangerous chemicals that could spill onto the road after a significant impact. Determining liability for tanker truck accidents can be difficult, as a… Read More »
Commercial Truck Accidents Caused by Mechanical Failure
Collisions with big rigs and other commercial vehicles are some of the most devastating types of accidents in which a driver can be involved. Like crashes involving only smaller vehicles, collisions with commercial vehicles can occur for a number of reasons, including distracted driving, falling asleep at the wheel, or failing to abide by… Read More »
Filing a Car Accident Claim After Your Sideswipe Collision
When talking about the most dangerous types of car accidents, sideswipe collisions don’t usually make the list. These types of accidents, however, can cause a significant amount of damage and serious injuries, especially in collisions between two vehicles of different sizes. For these reasons, Florida residents who are involved in these types of crashes… Read More »
Treating Whiplash Injuries
As one of the most common injuries with which car accident victims are diagnosed, whiplash afflicts thousands of people every year. Whiplash is also notorious for resulting in chronic pain, especially amongst those who are involved in serious collisions, or who do not seek treatment immediately after their accident. Fortunately, car accident victims can… Read More »
Avoiding Back to School Crashes
Although the back-to-school season can be an exciting time for both parents and children, it does come with host of new risks for school age children. School zones, in particular, are often chaotic, especially during pick-up and drop-off times. For this reason, accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists are not an uncommon occurrence in… Read More »
Recovering from a Chest Contusion
Whether it’s only a parking lot fender bender or a serious accident that causes major damage to your vehicle, car accidents can be an annoying and sometimes traumatic experience. This is especially true for those who sustain injuries in their collisions, as these individuals may need to pay for expensive medical bills, while also… Read More »
The Dangers of Wide Right Turn Truck Accidents
Truck accidents of any type tend to have devastating consequences simply because of the weight and overall size of commercial vehicles. Some of the most commonly reported kinds of truck accidents, however, occur when a truck driver makes a wide right turn. Negligence when making these types of turns is dangerous, as it can… Read More »
What You Should Know About the Most Common Causes of Florida Car Accidents
Thousands of car accidents take place in Florida every year. The causes of these crashes, however, are as varied as the types of collisions themselves. Ultimately, the cause of a collision plays a crucial role in determining fault and attempting to hold responsible parties accountable for their actions, so if you were injured in… Read More »
Why You Should Consider Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
If you were recently involved in an accident, an insurance adjuster may be trying to convince you that you do not need legal representation to pursue a claim. While this could be true for minor accidents that involve less serious injuries, accident victims are generally encouraged to at least consult with a personal injury… Read More »
The Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims
We put an enormous amount of trust in our doctors and in most cases, that trust is repaid with thorough and careful treatment. Sadly, this is not always true and an alarming number of people pay the price for the negligent or reckless conduct of medical professionals across the country. Fortunately, victims of this… Read More »
