Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Who Is Responsible for Injuries Sustained in an Accident Caused by the Driver of a Stolen Car?
In negligence cases, it is relatively common for more than one party to be held responsible for a victim’s injuries. For instance, if an employee is driving a company car when she causes an accident, both she and the employer can be sued in court. This ability to hold a third party accountable for… Read More »
Hotel Liability
When people stay at a hotel or resort, they expect that the premises will be kept in a reasonably safe condition. In fact, Florida law requires hotels to exercise special precautions to protect guests from injury. When hotel owners and staff violate these laws or negligently maintain their property and a guest is injured,… Read More »
Calculating Pain and Suffering
When someone is injured as a result of another person’s negligence, he or she may be able to collect compensation from the at-fault party, which includes easily calculable costs, such as medical expenses. However, in severe cases, courts may also seek to compensate a plaintiff for losses that are more difficult to calculate by… Read More »
Boat Accident Liability
Recently, a young man lost his life in a tragic boating accident that occurred near Vero Beach. Although authorities are still investigating the crash, initial reports indicate that the 17 foot boat, which was carrying six passengers, struck a channel marker while traveling on the Indian River around midnight. Another passenger suffered serious lacerations… Read More »
Road Hazards and Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists face a number of dangers on the road from which motorists are protected. For instance, because bicycles offer less protection than passenger vehicles, riders are much more likely to be injured in collisions. Additionally, obstacles that are merely annoying to drivers, such as potholes and slick pavement, can pose a serious risk to… Read More »
Collecting Compensation for Surgical Errors
Medical malpractice law covers a wide range of accidents, including pharmacy errors, misdiagnosis, and anesthesia mistakes. However, one of the most common sources of medical malpractice claims in Florida is actually surgical error, in which a patient sustains a serious injury as a result of a doctor’s mistake during surgery. Of all the types… Read More »
Calculating Lost Earning Potential
Even relatively minor injuries sustained in a car crash or other accident can make it difficult, if not impossible for victims to fulfill their work duties. This in turn, can make it extremely challenging to stay on top of mounting medical bills and household expenses, especially for those who sustain serious and disabling injuries…. Read More »
Parental Liability for the Actions of Minor Children
Children, and teenagers in particular, are known for their rash actions and poor decision making. While in most cases, this tendency only results in a headache for parents, in others it can have serious consequences, especially if someone else was injured as a result of a minor’s negligent or reckless actions. In most situations,… Read More »
Landlord Liability
Landowners generally owe others a duty to maintain their property and warn of hidden dangers. The level of care owed, however, depends on the relationship between the property owner and the visitor. For example, business owners owe a greater duty of care to customers than they do to trespassers. The question of liability can… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims Based on Criminal Attacks
In certain situations, those who are injured in a criminal attack can file personal injury suits against the property owner where the incident occurred. Collecting compensation from someone who failed to make his or her property reasonably safe for customers or residents can play a crucial role in an injured party’s ability to move… Read More »
