Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Who Is At Fault In A Tractor-Trailer Accident?
Tractor-trailer accidents happen in Florida with sad regularity, given how many appear on the state’s roads. However, this does not necessarily mean that Florida drivers are somehow inept – there are multiple ways in which a tractor-trailer accident can happen, and sometimes this may be the fault of the truck driver. If you have… Read More »
Mom Files Lawsuit Against Rowing Club After Death Of Son
A woman from Orlando has filed suit against a local rowing club after her son drowned during a club practice. The boy, 12, was out on a boat with another club member when a lightning storm caused the craft to capsize. He and another boy died a few days later. The 12 year-old’s mother… Read More »
Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Injuries From Natural Disasters?
On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian slammed into the Fort Myers area of Florida, causing (as of this writing) 103 deaths and leaving millions without power, with property damage totaling in the millions of dollars even before cleanup has concluded. Workers have been on the job around the clock, working to get power back… Read More »
How To Collect Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits In Florida
Losing a loved one suddenly can be one of the most psychologically traumatizing moments in a person’s life. If this happens while your loved one is on the job, your family is generally entitled to workers’ compensation death benefits (if their employer has workers’ compensation insurance), but sometimes it is not easy to collect… Read More »
Spinal Injuries In Florida Car Accidents
Most people do not want to contemplate the possibility, but the fact remains that spinal injuries are surprisingly easy to sustain, with statistics showing a plethora of origins for the most recently reported conditions. Some of the most common include falls, sports injuries, and physical trauma from being a victim of violence, but by… Read More »
Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?
Being injured on the job is always a difficult thing, particularly if the injury is severe. Workers’ compensation benefits are intended to compensate you for the injury, but sometimes, those benefits are denied. Florida law allows an insurer to deny a claim for benefits for a variety of reasons, but also gives the injured… Read More »
Florida Motorcycle Accidents Are Deadly
While most people do not think of Florida as a motorcyclists’ paradise, the year-round mild weather and destination travel attract many motorcycle riders to the state. However, with more drivers comes more accidents, and unfortunately, more fatalities. Data released in 2022 ranks Florida as the fourth most dangerous state for motorcycle riders, with only… Read More »
The Process Of Filing A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
A study from 2018 estimates that approximately 250,000 deaths due to medical error occur in the United States each year, making medical mistakes the third-most common cause of death. However, only an average of 10 percent of medical errors are reported. This happens for many different reasons, not least of all being intimidated by… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation & The Florida Construction Industry
In general, Florida requires most employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance so that if their workers are injured on the job, they are entitled to collect benefits while they recuperate. That said, some industries have more specialized regulations surrounding on-the-job injuries; construction is chief among them. Employers in the construction industry are required to… Read More »
Florida Workers’ Compensation While Working From Home
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more workers have been given the option to work outside of the office – namely, at home. However, the increasing number of workers doing their jobs remotely have created new questions and issues for workers’ compensation insurers. One of the most common concerns in this… Read More »