Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Seeking Compensation After A Florida Motorcycle Accident
Florida is one of the U.S. states with the highest numbers of motorcycle owners and riders, and cycles are common on the state’s roads. However, this also means that the state has one of the highest rates of motorcycle accidents, with the accompanying injuries and fatalities. If you have been involved in a crash… Read More »
The Dangers Of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous behaviors that drivers can engage in, and too often, it happens almost without thinking. It only takes seconds for accidents to happen – sometimes even less time if a vehicle is larger and heavier. If you have been involved in an auto accident in Florida, and… Read More »
Can I Get Fired For Collecting Workers’ Compensation?
When a person is injured on the job in Florida, they will – most of the time – be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits while away from your job. Your employer is not required to ‘hold’ your job while you are out, but many will have it ready and waiting for you when… Read More »
Are Injuries Sustained While “Going Or Coming” Compensable?
In general, it can be said that Florida’s workers’ compensation law covers any employee injured while acting within the “course and scope” of their employment, meaning that they were involved in some kind of action that furthers their employer’s business. However, this does create some gray areas, most notably accidents that happen while a… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation For Heat-Related Illnesses?
Florida’s average temperature in June, July and August hovers right around 80 degrees Fahrenheit (about 27 degrees Celsius), and if a person works primarily outdoors, there is a very real risk of heat-related illnesses without employer intervention. While far too many workers try to shrug off conditions like dehydration or heat cramps, these are… Read More »
Pinellas County Building Pedestrian Bridge To Help Lower Accident Numbers
Florida has been a notoriously dangerous place for pedestrians in recent years, with many different metro areas being ranked among the most hazardous in the United States. Pinellas County is starting to do something about it in their area, building a major pedestrian overpass over the Courtney Campbell Causeway, near State Road 60 and… Read More »
Have You Been Bitten By An Animal?
While dog bite cases get all the press, it is possible to suffer severe injuries from the bite of almost any animal. Florida’s law is fairly straightforward on the potential consequences for the owner of a dangerous animal – but there can be complications in any case. If you or a loved one has… Read More »
Protective Equipment & Workers’ Compensation In Florida
A major component of keeping workers safe on the job is personal protective equipment (PPE), particularly in certain industries where one’s safety is routinely at risk. In most cases, the use of PPE drastically lowers one’s chances of being injured at work – but if you do get hurt on the job, its presence… Read More »
Seeking Damages After Wrongful Death In Florida
Losing a loved one is always difficult – but when it happens suddenly, due to another person’s negligence, it can feel like too much to bear alone. The idea of seeking damages is very far from many people’s thoughts in the aftermath of such a tragedy – it may even feel insulting to contemplate…. Read More »
Are Punitive Damages Available In Florida Personal Injury Cases?
When a person is injured due to another person’s negligence, they generally have the right to file suit against them in what is known as a personal injury lawsuit. These are civil matters, in which a defendant found liable must pay money damages to the injured plaintiff. Most of the time, damages are restricted… Read More »