Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Slip-and-Fall Accidents & Inclement Weather
Most of the time, the average person thinks of a slip-and-fall accident as a misstep in a grocery store. However, far more slip-and-fall accidents actually occur due to poor weather and cleanup failures, and if this has happened to you, it is crucial to enlist an experienced attorney to help you bring your claim,… Read More »
The “Eggshell Skull” Doctrine in Florida Personal Injury Cases
Most accident victims in personal injury cases tend to have been reasonably able-bodied before their mishap, and approach recovering compensation from that point – that is, to help cover damages and expenses until they are back to normal. However, if someone was already disabled or otherwise had a pre-existing condition, the issue of recovery… Read More »
Third-Party Car Accident Claims
Most of the time, when you are injured at work, you can file a workers’ compensation claim with your employer’s insurance (assuming that you work for an employer required to carry it). However, workers’ compensation does not cover everything; if you are injured due to the negligence or recklessness of a third party, you… Read More »
Florida Rollover Car Accidents
The busy and crowded nature of Florida’s roads is well known, especially to locals, but when accidents do happen, it can be shocking how serious the injuries can be. One of the most serious types of accidents that occurs on Florida roads is the rollover crash, where the vehicle flips onto its top or… Read More »
Business Trip Injuries Can Be Compensable
Not many business trips are occurring during the current COVID-19 pandemic, but they are normally an integral part of certain professions, especially in businesses that serve large areas. However, they place an employee on unique legal ground if they are injured – while in theory, they are acting for their employer, they may not… Read More »
Independent Medical Exams In Florida
If you have been injured on the job and are seeking workers’ compensation coverage, you will be treated by a doctor of your employer’s choosing. If, though, there is any dispute between you (or your doctor) and the insurance company over your treatment, you may be asked to undertake an independent medical exam (IME)… Read More »
Back Injuries & Car Accident Claims In Florida
While auto accidents can cause serious, life-long injuries and disabilities, many of the most severe stem from back and spinal injuries. Broken vertebrae and damage to one’s spinal cord can require months and even years of rehabilitation, and if it has happened due to another person’s negligence, it can feel overwhelming to try and… Read More »
Break Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation law is designed to compensate employees for injuries sustained on the job. However, confusion can happen when an injury happens during a break – in theory, a person on a break is not on the job, but at the same time, it is debatable whether a break is long enough to put… Read More »
Work Injuries Rise In Summer
Most years, Florida summers are stereotypically warm and sunny, creating the perfect environment for families and children to be out enjoying themselves. However, for workers whose jobs take them outside while on the clock, summer can lead to injuries that may not happen in other, cooler seasons. If you have suffered an on-the-job injury… Read More »
Have You Suffered A Traumatic Brain Injury In Florida?
The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) estimates that every year, approximately 235,000 hospitalizations related to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur in the United States. Between 80,000 and 90,000 people each year are made disabled by complications stemming from TBIs, with an unknown number of those being caused by another person’s negligence. If you… Read More »