Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Danger of Closed Head Injuries
Many accident victims who strike their heads, but don’t see any evidence of lacerations or bruising, believe that they escaped their accident without major injury. While this is true for many lucky victims, an initial lack of symptoms should not be taken as definitive proof that a person did not sustain a serious closed… Read More »
The Importance of Proper Tire Care
Most of us don’t think about the state of our tires on a day to day basis. However, doing so could make all the difference when it comes to car accidents, especially during the Florida summers, which are accompanied by rainstorms, high winds, and blistering temperatures. While anyone who drives in poor weather is… Read More »
City Contractors Found Not Liable for Obstructive Shrubbery
In early July, a Florida appellate court issued an opinion clarifying the legal standard by which contractor liability is determined. Ultimately, the court held that a contractor was not liable for a motorcycle accident allegedly caused by overgrown shrubbery that obstructed the motorists’ views. In these types of cases, Florida courts are required to… Read More »
Accusations of Sexual Assault Levied by Uber Customers
Uber recently came under fire after it was revealed that 103 of its drivers have been accused of sexually assaulting customers over the past four years. Only 30 of the drivers have been convicted in criminal court. Although many victims don’t know it, they may have the option of filing a civil suit against… Read More »
Important Laws to Keep in Mind When Filing a Car Accident Claim in Florida
Florida has a number of unique laws on the books that come into play when filing a lawsuit based on a car accident. For instance, unlike many states, Florida applies a no fault theory to car accident claims. While this does not necessarily mean that at-fault drivers will not be held accountable for their… Read More »
When do Most Car Accidents Happen?
As most of us know, car accidents can happen just about anywhere and at any time. There are, however, certain times of the day that tend to be especially dangerous for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. Afternoon rush hour, for example, has proven to be one of the most common times in which accidents occur… Read More »
Do Property Owners Owe a Greater Duty of Care to Children?
In Florida, property owners are required to take reasonable measures to ensure that their visitors, customers, and clients are kept safe from harm while on their premises. This usually involves regularly inspecting the property, making any needed repairs, and warning visitors of hidden dangers. This is true for both residential property owners and those… Read More »
Florida Residents at High Risk of Injury by Defective Takata Airbags
Earlier this month, representatives from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration publicly urged drivers to check their vehicle identification numbers (VINs) to see if their vehicles are equipped with defective Takata airbags, which are currently under recall. Florida residents, in particular, were warned, as South Florida drivers face the highest risk of injury from… Read More »
Injuries Resulting from Medication Errors
Prescription medications save millions of lives every year. Unfortunately, when medications are mis-prescribed or improperly dispensed, they can also cause serious injury and even death. While physicians who make mistakes when prescribing medications and pharmacists who dispense the incorrect or wrong amounts of a medication can be held liable for resulting injuries, these types… Read More »
Are You Suffering from a Mild TBI?
Some of the injuries sustained in car accidents are immediately obvious to victims. It is, for instance, hard to miss a severely broken bone or a serious laceration. Other injuries, however, are not so easily identified. Mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) for example, are often overlooked for days or even weeks after an accident,… Read More »
