Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Collecting Compensation for Lost Wages After a Car Accident
Damages awards are divided into two categories: economic damages and non-economic damages, with the former referring to accident-related costs that are easy to quantify, such as medical expenses and property damage. The latter, on the other hand, refers to costs that are more difficult to calculate, like pain and suffering and emotional distress. Lost… Read More »
Who is Liable for an Accident Caused by Brake Failure?
Many people who are involved in car accidents are quick to either blame themselves or blame another driver. While in many cases, these individuals are at fault for an accident, it is also not uncommon for a third party, such as a vehicle parts manufacturer to ultimately shoulder the blame for an accident. This… Read More »
Serious Injuries Caused by Boating Accidents
Boating is a major tourist attraction in Florida, where the state’s balmy weather and access to water make the area one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Unfortunately, with this increase in boating activity comes a rise in accidents, injuries, and in especially tragic cases, death. In fact, in 2016, the… Read More »
Car Accidents Caused by Adverse Weather Conditions
Over the last few years, Florida has been rocked by a series of deviating hurricanes, floods, and storms, all of which resulted in serious, and often deadly, car accidents for those who were unlucky enough to be caught on the road. These types of hazardous weather conditions should always be taken into account when… Read More »
Rear-End Semi Truck Accident Claims
All truck accidents have the potential to cause devastating injuries, even when they occur at relatively low speeds, a fact that can be attributed at least in part to the large size of the semi-trucks themselves. There are, however, certain types of accidents between semi-trucks and passenger vehicles that tend to have particularly serious… Read More »
Ambulance Accidents
We’re all familiar with the sight of an ambulance rushing to or parked at the scene of an accident. This does not mean, however, that these vehicles cannot also be involved in collisions. While most ambulance drivers are careful to use their lights and sirens when driving injured passengers and take no unreasonable risks,… Read More »
Recovering Damages for Injuries Caused by Anesthesia Errors
While many people associate medical malpractice claims with surgical errors, a surprising number of these cases are actually based on mistakes made while administering anesthesia. For help filing your own claim against the health care facility that made an error during your own procedure, please contact one of our dedicated Fort Lauderdale medical malpractice… Read More »
Recovering Damages After a Hit-and-Run Accident
Hit-and-run collisions are a common occurrence in Florida, where thousands of tourists and new residents are drawn each year by the state’s balmy weather and many attractions. In fact, the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Administration estimates that as many as 25 percent of all crashes in Florida involve a hit-and-run driver…. Read More »
When is an Injury Considered Catastrophic?
Even injuries that seem relatively minor can have a significant impact on a person’s life. For instance, a broken bone can cause pain for weeks or even months after an accident, while also leaving the injured party unable to perform certain daily tasks or fulfill his or her job duties. Catastrophic injuries, however, tend… Read More »
Injuries Caused by Road Defects
Most car accidents can be attributed to reckless or negligent drivers whose failure to safely operate their vehicles causes collisions. However, a surprising number of accidents are not the result of a driver’s negligence, but of defects in the road itself. Fortunately, it is still possible for those who are injured in these types… Read More »
