Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Seeking Compensation Under Florida’s No-Fault Auto Insurance Law
In many states, if you are involved in an auto accident that you believe is the fault of another person, you have the right to file suit against them in district court for the injuries and damages that you suffered. Florida, by comparison, has a different system, referred to as the no-fault system of… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Benefits Under Florida’s “Heart-Lung” Bill
When it comes to the average worker, Florida’s workers’ compensation laws are fairly strict. However, when it comes to first responders and other public employees, the Florida legislature has expanded their ability to recover benefits if they have been injured on the job. A law called the Florida Heart-Lung Bill allows firefighters, law enforcement… Read More »
Accidents With Large Trucks On Florida Roads
Large trucks are omnipresent on Florida roads, and while most of them are driven safely and professionally, those that are not wind up causing significant, even life-changing injury, to those unfortunate enough to be accident victims. While each accident may have a completely different cause, it is important to understand that you have the… Read More »
Third-Party Car Accident Claims & Florida Workers’ Compensation
Most of the time, when an employee is injured at work, they sustain their injury at their employer’s base of operations. However, this is not always the case; depending on someone’s job, it is not implausible for a “workplace accident” to occur while someone is off the premises. One of the most common situations… Read More »
Rollover Auto Accidents Can Be Dangerous
Any type of auto accident can cause life-changing injuries, depending on the specifics of the situation. However, there are certain types of car crashes that are statistically more likely to cause severe injury and death, with rollover accidents at the top of the list. While the majority of rollover accidents are single-vehicle, it is… Read More »
Seeking Compensation For Your Florida Traumatic Brain Injury
Whether it happens in a car crash or another type of accident, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can completely change a person’s life. If it was caused by the negligent actions of another person, the sense of injury can be even more acute. Traumatic brain injuries are all too common, with approximately 64,000 TBI-related… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Claims For Injuries “On Break”
When a person is injured at work, their ability to receive workers’ compensation benefits in Florida is fairly clear-cut. However, most employers do allow breaks for their employees, and when an injury happens on lunch, or on break, that right to benefits can become much murkier. If you have been injured while ‘on a… Read More »
Motorcyclists Face Danger On Florida Roads
From events like Biketoberfest and Daytona Bike Week to just enjoying a ride down the highway, motorcycling is part of Florida’s culture. However, Florida does consistently rank high on the list of motorcyclist fatality totals, for a variety of reasons. If you love to ride your motorcycle, you likely are aware of the potential… Read More »
“Actual Or Constructive Notice” & Florida Slip-And-Fall Cases
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common types of personal injury cases, and those that happen in a place of business like a supermarket can result in an injured person recovering significant money damages for the harm they have suffered. However, slip and fall cases that happen on business premises requires… Read More »
What Is An Independent Medical Exam?
If you are injured on the job, and seek medical treatment under your employer’s workers’ compensation coverage, you will usually have to see a doctor they have approved, but even if they do not, you will very often wind up attending what is known as an independent medical exam (IME). An IME is nominally… Read More »