Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Workers’ Compensation & Occupational Disease
Most of the time, when one thinks of workers’ compensation, they think of a worker experiencing a sudden injury on the job, such as a fall or being harmed by a machine. In truth, a significant number of Florida workers’ compensation claims come from what are known as occupational diseases. An occupational disease is… Read More »
Invitees In Florida Premises Liability
Premises liability is a common-law legal theory that has been codified (written into the statutory law) in Florida, with the intention of protecting visitors to other people’s premises if the owner is negligent. There are three different groups of visitors, and the group to which a person belongs will change the degree of care… Read More »
What’s The Difference Between FMLA & Workers’ Compensation?
If you are injured at work, the next step for most people is to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits, and most of the time, this is the right call. However, for those whose injuries will require a long time to heal, it may be possible for them to take advantage of unpaid… Read More »
Maximum Medical Improvement In Florida Workers’ Compensation Cases
When a person files for workers’ compensation in Florida, they must be aware in all but the rarest cases, their benefits will not last forever. Workers’ compensation is designed to help support an injured worker while they focus on healing, so they can make a return to work. However, some injuries do not heal… Read More »
Maitland Business & Consumer Fraud Attorney
Maitland Business & Consumer Fraud Attorney For all the headlines that bank robberies and burglaries get, these types of crimes are just a drop in the bucket when it comes to the total amount of financial loss caused by theft. A much more pervasive and impactful form of theft is consumer fraud, which causes… Read More »
Pedestrians Face Elevated Risk On Florida Roads
For many people, walking to go places is a common event, particularly in urban areas. However, this simple act can be dangerous and even lead to serious injury. The National Highway Traffic & Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2021, more than 60,000 pedestrians were injured in road accidents across the United States, with… Read More »
Florida Accidents Involving Rideshare Cars
Rideshare companies, also known as transportation network companies (TNCs), have filled a need in Florida and other states, and continue to do business, even in the face of scandal and other problems. Most of the time, rideshares get their customers to their destination with no issue – but if you have been involved in… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation For Seasonal Employees
Every holiday season, Florida retailers look to hire seasonal labor to help cope with the spike in tourism and shopping traffic. While these jobs are usually temporary, this does not mean that these employees are not entitled to the same general protections as permanent employees during their time with a particular company. If you… Read More »
My Employer Does Not Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance
In Florida, workers’ compensation insurance is required for most businesses, though there are some common exceptions. On-the-job injuries happen with regularity in most industries, and workers’ compensation is usually the exclusive remedy for a worker (as opposed to suing their employer). However, some employers that are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance do not… Read More »
Motorcycle Crashes Vs Car Crashes
With such sunny weather for most of the year, Florida is a natural haven for motorcyclists. However, this also means that Florida consistently has a high rate of injury and fatality for motorcycles, simply because there are more on the road. If you are involved in a motorcycle crash in Florida, and you suspect… Read More »