Author Archives: Jay Butchko
PIP Time Limitations You Should Know About
In Florida, all drivers are required to purchase $10,000 worth of Personal Injury Protection (PIP) auto insurance, which covers a portion of a policyholder’s medical expenses and lost wages in the event of an accident. Because Florida is a no-fault state, drivers who are involved in accidents must initially file claims with these PIP… Read More »
Motorcycle Accident Injury Patterns
Riding motorcycles is inherently risky, even for the most conscientious and careful of motorcyclists. For instance, motorcyclists are six times more likely to be involved in a crash than other motorists. Furthermore, these collisions almost always result in some sort of injury for the rider, especially to the musculoskeletal system. The types and severity… Read More »
Obtaining Reimbursement For Vehicle Repair Costs After An Accident
Even car accident victims who are fortunate enough to escape suffering serious injuries will most likely sustain some sort of damage to their vehicles. Unfortunately, many car accident victims are forced to contend with both injuries and vehicle repair costs. Recovery of these costs requires a careful evaluation of the damage to the vehicle,… Read More »
New Tort Reform Law Changes Comparative Negligence Standard In Florida
If you were injured in an accident in Florida, but contributed to it in some way, you could still be entitled to compensation, albeit in an amount reduced by your degree of fault. In prior years, in fact, you could have technically been eligible for compensation even if you were mostly at fault for… Read More »
Head-On Truck Accidents
Head-on collisions have some of the most devastating consequences of any car crash. The results of this type of crash, however, can reach the level of catastrophic if one of the vehicles involved was a semi-truck or other commercial vehicle. At maximum capacity, these trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds and often… Read More »
Breaking Bad Driving Habits
Florida sees some of the most car accidents of any state in the country. There were, for instance, 401,540 car accidents in Florida in 2021 alone, which breaks down to around 1,100 crashes per day. Unfortunately, most of these crashes could have been avoided if one or more of the drivers involved had been… Read More »
Car Accidents And Child Passenger Injuries
Car accidents can be devastating for everyone involved, regardless of how old they are. Children, however, often face different kinds of challenges than adults after a car crash. For instance, children tend to sustain different kinds of injuries than adults and also process their trauma in particular ways. For these reasons, a parent’s attempt… Read More »
Social Media Use Can Impact Your Injury Case
Social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook provide people with a great way to stay connected, regardless of where they live. Their use has become so common that posting about something that has happened to us is often one of our first reactions after a new experience. While it can feel natural to… Read More »
Calculating The Value Of A Car Accident Injury Claim
There are a lot of benefits to working with an experienced attorney after being involved in a car crash. For instance, it’s generally a lot easier to get an accurate picture of how much a person’s claim is worth with the help of a skilled legal team. By valuing a car crash, you can… Read More »
The Most Dangerous Roads In Florida For Commercial Vehicles
Highways and freeways are some of the most common sites for collisions between passenger vehicles and commercial trucks. Higher speeds, more traffic, and the presence of more trucks all significantly increase the chances that someone will be involved in a truck accident on Florida roadways. To help you avoid being involved in this type… Read More »