Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Factors In Florida Motorcycle Crashes
Because of Florida’s year-round good weather, it is one of the states with the most motorcyclists on the road, and also hosts several bike-themed events throughout the state. However, more cycles on the road does mean a higher number of accidents, and it can be quite difficult in some cases to pinpoint specific causes… Read More »
When Your Injury Is A Mystery: On-The-Job Injuries With Unknown Causes
Most of the time, an injury sustained at work is easy to trace back to its cause; for example, a fall can often lead to scrapes, broken bones, and twisted tendons or ligaments. However, there are occasions where an employee will be genuinely injured, but the reason may be difficult to determine. If this… Read More »
Interpreting Average Weekly Wage
When an injured worker files a workers’ compensation case in Florida, there are quite a few calculations that need to be made before the amount they can receive becomes clear. One of the centerpieces of those calculations is a figure that the law refers to as an Average Weekly Wage (AWW). If your average… Read More »
Burn Injuries In Florida
Whether in house fires, auto accidents, electrical repair mishaps, or any other situation, burn injuries are extremely common in sudden and accidental injuries in Florida. While most people imagine burn injuries to come from house fires or hot stoves, they can in reality happen in far less common circumstances, and they can cause serious,… Read More »
Job Security & Workers’ Compensation
Being “out” on workers’ comp means either being on temporary partial or temporary total disability, to the point where medical improvement is needed before you can go back to work. Many employers will hold either your job or one substantially similar open for you to return to – but as of this writing, there… Read More »
Florida Death Benefits From Workers’ Compensation
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is always a horrible blow for a family to suffer, but losing them while on the job can sometimes feel even worse because employers are meant to have safeguards in place to protect their employees. Workers’ compensation insurance does provide death benefits in most cases, but they are meant… Read More »
Soft Tissue Injuries In Florida Accidents
If you are involved in an automobile accident, the natural instinct is to look for broken bones, concussions and injuries that are readily apparent in minutes or hours after the crash. However, it is extremely common for soft tissue injuries (injuries to the tissue between bones or surrounding them) to only become evident days… Read More »
Accidents With Uninsured Motorists In Florida
Florida has the highest percentage of uninsured drivers in the United States – more than one-quarter of the drivers on state roads at any given time – so unfortunately, the possibility of accidents involving uninsured drivers is very real. If you are in this position, you should be aware of the potential issues you… Read More »
Lunch Breaks & Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation covers injuries that happen while someone is on the job – more specifically, injuries sustained “in the course and scope of employment.” However, there are certain gray areas, one of which is lunchtime injuries. If you have been injured while on your lunch break, you may think that you have no ability… Read More »
Navigating Workers’ Compensation Liens
The majority of workers in Florida are covered under their employers’ workers’ compensation insurance policy if they are injured on the job. If they are hurt, they file a claim with their employer and receive benefits. However, if a third party is involved, the process can become much more complex. If you are in… Read More »