Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Truck Accidents On Florida Roads
The most recent available data available from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that there were roughly 4400 fatalities and over 107,000 injuries in accidents involving large trucks. While this may not sound like much compared to the number of casualties in car accidents, it is still notable simply because trucks are… Read More »
Reasons For Workers’ Compensation Claim Denial
Unfortunately, not every workers’ compensation claim will be approved, despite how badly an injured worker might need the care. Statistics from the Florida Department of Financial Services show that in 2020, 16 percent of claims did not receive benefits; while this may not feel like much, it is still thousands of people. If you… Read More »
Explaining The Statute Of Limitations In Florida Medical Malpractice
If someone has been injured due to the alleged negligence of a Florida medical professional, they may not immediately contemplate filing suit, particularly if the injury is severe. However, time is unfortunately of the essence in most medical malpractice cases, and a failure to immediately initiate proceedings can prevent you from recovering. This is… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Death Benefits
Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to ensure that workers and their families have access to the medical care and benefits they need. This applies to accidents, but if a worker is unfortunate enough to lose their life in a work-related accident, Florida workers’ compensation also provides death benefits (referred to as ‘dependency’ benefits) to… Read More »
Seeking Compensation For Your Florida Back Injury
Back injuries can be anything from an inconvenience to a tragedy. If yours has been caused by someone else’s negligence, it can feel even more unfair. However, negligence does mean that you can usually seek compensation from the person who allegedly caused your injuries. A knowledgeable attorney can help to answer any questions you… Read More »
Driving Distracted Can Lead To Serious Liability
Accidents are sadly frequent on Florida roads, with 2020 seeing approximately 3,400 Florida car crash fatalities. There are many different potential causes of car accidents, but one that has seen a subtle increase in recent years is distracted driving, particularly texting while driving. Distracted driving is when the driver’s attention (whether manual, cognitive, or… Read More »
Work Injuries “On Break”
As one might imagine, workers’ compensation insurance will only cover an employee’s injury if it happens on the job. However, sometimes what exactly counts as being “on the job” is difficult to define. A common scenario where this happens is when an employee is injured while on lunch, or on a specifically defined ‘break… Read More »
Florida Motorcycle Accidents Can Be Deadly
Florida is a haven for motorcyclists, with the second-highest number of motorcycle registrations in the United States. However, the high number of motorcyclists on Florida roads means that there is a higher-than-average number of motorcycle accidents, and a higher-than-average number of injuries and fatalities associated with motorcycle accidents. If you have been injured due… Read More »
Florida Workers’ Compensation & Repetitive Stress Injuries
When one thinks about workers’ compensation for injuries suffered on the job, one tends to think about sudden injuries. However, the most common work injuries, and the ones that cause the most work absences, are repetitive stress injuries (RSIs), also referred to as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates… Read More »
Can Seasonal Workers Get Workers’ Compensation?
A large part of Florida’s workforce is seasonal, particularly in summer and early autumn when many of the state’s native crops need harvesting (particularly strawberries; research from the University of Florida estimates that as many as 40 percent of strawberry pickers per year come from out of state). While agriculture is the industry with… Read More »