Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Calculating Damages for Bicycle-Accident Related Injuries
Florida’s climate allows residents to use their bicycles for the majority of the year. Although this comes with many advantages, it can also place cyclists at additional risk of being involved in an accident with other motorists. Most bicycle accidents involve negligent motorists and so have particularly dangerous consequences for cyclists who are at… Read More »
Can Someone be Held Liable for Serving Alcohol at a Party?
The short answer to this question is yes, but only in certain situations. This issue crops up most often when a guest at a party becomes intoxicated and then drives home, causing an accident. Social hosts can be held both criminally and civilly liable in cases where the driver was a minor, so if… Read More »
How can Hiring an Expert Witness Help Me with My Personal Injury Claim?
When an at-fault party disputes liability for causing an accident, retaining an expert witness can prove crucial to proving that his or her negligence was responsible for the accident. An experienced personal injury lawyer will have the resources and contacts to help you find a reliable and knowledgeable expert witness who can support your… Read More »
Can I Collect Compensation if I was Broadsided on my Motorcycle?
Like those who operate standard sized passenger vehicles, motorcyclists are at risk of being involved in a number of different types of collisions, including rear end accidents, head-on crashes, and sideswipes. However, some of the most common types of accidents that motorcyclists find themselves in are t-bone accidents, in which they are broadsided by… Read More »
Liability for Sports Injuries
Most people who play contact sports are aware that they are at risk of sustaining some sort of injury. For this reason, players are generally prohibited from suing a third party for causing their injuries. However, there are some situations where a third party’s negligence can cause or contribute to a victim’s injuries, so… Read More »
Lane Splitting in Florida
Many Florida residents choose to ride motorcycles in an effort to cut down on the costs of car maintenance, to beat traffic, or to save on gas money. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are also put at additional risk of injury. For example, motorcycles are much more difficult to see on the road, which can lead drivers… Read More »
The Dangers of Late Diagnosis
According to the Institute of Medicine, as many as 12 million people, or about five percent of those who seek outpatient care, are given a diagnosis that is either wrong or late. While some of these errors are easily corrected and do not cause any long-term health complications for patients, many have devastating consequences…. Read More »
Lawsuits Alleging Nursing Home Negligence Filed in Florida
Following Hurricane Irma, thousands of Florida residents were stranded without access to power. While this was dangerous for many of the storm’s victims, it proved to be deadly for ten nursing home residents in Hollywood Hills who were left to suffer in sweltering heat despite the presence of an air conditioned hospital across the… Read More »
Recovering Damages for Broken Bones
Although broken bones are some of the most common injuries sustained by accident victims, they should not be taken lightly. Many severe breaks require surgical intervention and if not treated correctly, could result in serious infections and other dangerous complications. Treating these types of injuries can be expensive, especially if an accident victim requires… Read More »
Collecting Compensation for Workplace Injuries
Workplace injuries occur at an alarmingly high rate across a range of industries. Those who work with hazardous materials, for example, are often at risk of suffering from burns and other health complications, while warehouse employees are particularly susceptible to back and neck injuries. When these types of accidents occur, injured parties can collect… Read More »
