Author Archives: Jay Butchko
3 Ways To Protect Your Car Accident Case
If you suffered an injury in a car crash, you’ll need to work quickly to safeguard your rights and give yourself the best possible chance of a full financial recovery. We’ve included a short list of the three things that can help give you a more favorable legal outcome. Gather Evidence One of the… Read More »
Accidents Caused By Driver Fatigue
While most people have driven while feeling tired, few realize how risky it can be. In fact, drowsy driving often proves to be as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. Driving while fatigued is a form of negligence, which means that accident victims who can prove that their collision was the result of drowsy driving,… Read More »
Drunk Driving Accidents Are Different Than Other Florida Car Crashes
Car accidents caused by drunk drivers are a bit different than other kinds of crashes. Cases caused by drunk drivers, for instance, often involve both civil and criminal cases, while most car accidents are resolved via settlement negotiations or a civil suit. The damages awarded in DUI cases also tend to be higher, with… Read More »
What Happens During A Rollover Accident?
There are a lot of different types of car accidents, with some being more likely to result in traumatic injuries than others. Rollover accidents, for instance, have one of the highest risks of fatality and catastrophic injury of any kind of car crash, accounting for roughly one-third of all highway occupant deaths. If you… Read More »
3 Common Car Accident TBIs
People can sustain head injuries in a variety of ways, like falls and even violent assaults. One of the most common ways to suffer a head injury, however, is in a car accident, where blunt force impacts and whiplash-like movements can cause serious brain injuries. We’ve included a list of some head injuries that… Read More »
Did You Suffer A Soft Tissue Injury In A Slip And Fall Accident?
The violent impact that so often accompanies slip and fall accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, the most serious of which could require emergency medical attention. A person should head to the hospital, for instance, after suffering a broken bone, head trauma, or severe laceration. There are, however, some injuries that,… Read More »
Distracted Driving Awareness
Unfortunately, even those who consider themselves to be safe and conscientious drivers could end up involved in a collision because of another person’s distracted driving. The injuries sustained in these collisions tend to be severe and injured parties are often forced to look beyond their own insurance policies to recover compensation for their medical… Read More »
Recovery After A Sun Glare-Related Car Accident
As summer approaches, drivers should be sure to start preparing for the dangers that can come with sunnier weather. While sun glare might not be the first thing that comes to mind, the reality is that blinding sun causes thousands of accidents every year. Although sun glare is natural and to a large degree,… Read More »
Recovering Compensation For A Hit And Run Accident
Enduring any car crash is stressful and potentially painful. But these situations can be even more frustrating when there isn’t anyone to hold accountable for the crash because the other driver fled the scene. This happens much more often than most people realize. In fact, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles… Read More »
Common Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are in a vulnerable position on the road, as they lack the metal frame of a vehicle to offer them protection in the event of a collision. Furthermore, motorcycles are far less stable than cars and are also less visible to other drivers. Because they do not have these benefits, or the protections… Read More »