Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Five Things To Know About Your Car Accident-Related Visit To The Emergency Room
Although we don’t often think about driving as being a dangerous activity, the reality is that it is. Fortunately, under Florida law, auto insurance providers do offer minimum coverage for medical care, including coverage of ER expenses, regardless of who was at fault for the crash. It is important to note, however, that what… Read More »
Florida Car Accidents More Common During The Summer
Most of us look forward to the summer months, when we get the opportunity to enjoy barbecues with friends, balmy weather, and some much needed vacation time. Not all aspects of summertime, however, are enjoyable. Florida, for example, sees a much higher rate of car accidents between June and August, a trend that can… Read More »
The Dangers Of Tailgating
Most of us have been guilty of tailgating at one time or another and also of being tailgated. Besides being annoying, this kind of driving is actually extremely dangerous and can cause serious collisions and severe injuries. While determining fault in this kind of accident may seem simple, complications can arise, especially for drivers… Read More »
What Qualifies As Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving has become an increasingly dangerous trend in the U.S. in recent years. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 400,000 people are injured in distracted driving-related accidents every year. These accidents are particularly frustrating, as they can almost always be avoided through the utilization of safe… Read More »
What Is The Reasonable Person Standard?
When pursuing a personal injury case, you will undoubtedly find yourselves hearing about the “reasonable person standard.” This term, which is a critical part of proving a negligence claim, requires judges and juries to make decisions based on how a reasonable person would have acted in a certain situation. It is when this standard… Read More »
What To Do If You Were Involved In An Out-Of-State Car Accident
The aftermath of a car accident is difficult enough to navigate when someone is involved in a crash in their home state. Things can become even more complicated, however, when a person is involved in an accident outside of Florida. We’ve included a few tips to help give you an idea of some of… Read More »
Evaluating Your Car Accident Claim
If you were seriously injured in an accident through no fault of your own, you are undoubtedly worried about how you’ll pay medical bills and household expenses while you recover. For many, filing an insurance claim will allow for the recovery of the necessary losses. For others, however, especially those who are suffering from… Read More »
Avoid These Mistakes After a Car Accident
Being involved in a car crash can be a traumatic and confusing experience, especially for those who have never been in a collision before. In these kinds of stressful circumstances, it is not uncommon for accident victims to make simple mistakes that could have significant repercussions for their legal claims later on. We’ve included… Read More »
What if Multiple Parties were Responsible for My Accident?
While some accidents are the result of only one person’s negligence, it is also not unheard of for more than one party to be at fault for causing someone’s injuries. Unfortunately, this can make it much more difficult for plaintiffs to recover compensation for their losses, as they will be required to provide evidence… Read More »
The Types of Negligence in Personal Injury Cases
The legal doctrine of negligence is often the most significant aspect of a personal injury case, as it is typically necessary to prove negligence in order to obtain financial compensation for an injury. There are, however, a few different types of negligence under Florida law, making it especially important for accident victims to speak… Read More »