Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Negotiating a Settlement in Personal Injury Cases: A Primer
In the majority of personal injury cases, a negotiated settlement is the final resolution, rather than a drawn out lawsuit and trial involving judges and juries. All personal injury cases hinge on this idea of negligence. To receive the best possible settlement or outcome in your case, you have to show that the defendant… Read More »
Key Factors in Determining Your Personal Injury Claim Amount
Determining the value of your personal injury claim can be tricky. There are a whole host of complex factors and variables that might affect the overall claim amount. And because most personal injury claims and lawsuits end in settlement, it can be hugely beneficial to have a solid, working number to start off negotiations… Read More »
Damages 101: Compensation in Personal Injury Cases
The end goal of any personal injury lawsuit is justice for the wrong committed against you. That justice is meted out by financial compensation. That compensation in the legal sphere is referred to as “damages.” Whether you’ve been injured as a result of a slip and fall, an auto accident, medical malpractice, a burning… Read More »
Negotiating a Personal Injury Settlement
Sustaining an injury in an accident can be costly: It’s costly on your time, on your health and oftentimes on your family life. If you were injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to receive compensation for the economic and emotional pain caused. Central to this is the idea… Read More »
Personal Injury Tips: How to Save Evidence
If you’ve been involved in an accident and were injured, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim to recoup some of the expenses you incurred. Medical bills can pile up quickly, and injuries can be a serious disruption to family and work life, leaving you without wages and emotional pain to deal… Read More »
Spinal Cord Injuries: How to Recover Damages in a Personal Injury Suit
Spinal injuries can be life-changing — even deadly. Whether it’s caused by a fall, an auto accident or other incident, the result can alter one’s life course for years and decades to come, including those of family and friends. What’s more, the medical costs can be extremely high and persist for many years. Types… Read More »
How to Prove Defective Drug Cases in Florida
Manufacturers are required to create products that are reasonably safe for consumers. In short, consumers have the right to reasonably expect that products on the market will not cause harm to them. Sometimes, that trust is breached. In those cases, if the consumer is injured they may be eligible to receive compensation through a… Read More »
Determining Fault in a Car Crash in Broward County
There are thousands of car crashes on Florida roadways every year. They can be scary for you and your family, especially when serious injuries occur and costly repairs are necessary. You might be wondering: how will I pay off these medical bills? How will we make ends meet while my spouse is on medical… Read More »
Basics of Vehicle Products Liability
If your vehicle’s brakes give out or your tires blow out or your car rolls over on the roadway, you may be able to receive compensation for your losses through a claim against your automobile manufacturer. What is manufacturer liability? Under products liability law in Florida (§768.81), manufacturers and those who contribute to the… Read More »
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Florida?
Personal injury lawsuits arise out of pain — you or a loved one has been injured, and you’re seeking to recoup some of that financial and mental suffering you’ve dealt with as a result. Whether it’s a slip and fall injury, catastrophic brain injury, medical malpractice, dog bite, burn or whatever else, personal injury… Read More »
