Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Does Comparative Negligence Apply in Medical Malpractice Cases?
Under Florida law, a person’s own negligence can reduce the amount that he or she can recover from the party who was primarily at fault for an accident. This legal theory is known as comparative fault and while it ensures that plaintiffs are not barred from recovery because of their own contributions to an… Read More »
The Implications of Florida’s New Autonomous Car Law
Although many of us are still coming to terms with the fact that driverless cars exist, the reality is that these types of cars are already on the road. In fact, Florida’s governor signed a bill into law that opens the door to fully autonomous vehicles in a way that no other state has… Read More »
Multiple Nursing Homes Accused of the Unlawful Sedation of Elderly Patients
Nursing homes play a critical role in providing healthcare to our loved ones whose needs have become impossible for us to meet on our own. Still, making the decision to place a beloved relative in a nursing home is difficult for many people, so the last thing these individuals want to hear is that… Read More »
Road Rage: A Growing Problem
Almost everyone has experienced anger while on the road at some point in their lives. Whether cut off by another driver, forced to sit in traffic, or getting trapped behind a slow moving vehicle, this type of negligent driving can easily trigger frustration. Unfortunately, the anger of many drivers goes beyond mere irritation and… Read More »
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 »
