Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Does My Family Get Benefits If I Am Killed On The Job?
Many Floridians work in hazardous occupations; on average, somewhere between 300 and 400 people are killed on the job each year in Florida, many in the construction and transportation industries. While the death rate in Florida is comparably less than in many other states, it is still important to be aware of what benefits… Read More »
Is A Delayed Diagnosis Medical Malpractice?
No medical professional is perfect, but at the same time, they must uphold a certain prevailing standard of care. A 2013 study in the Journal of Patient Safety estimates that almost 500,000 people die each year as a result of allegedly preventable harm to patients. One of the most common types of ‘preventable harm’… Read More »
The Evolution Of Florida’s Workers’ Compensation System
Workers’ compensation insurance provides medical care for an employee injured on the job, in exchange for that employee not filing suit against their employer in the same matter. However, navigating Florida’s workers’ compensation insurance laws has never been an easy process, and until a handful of years ago, it can be said that the… Read More »
Are Soft Tissue Injuries Compensable?
An auto accident is an event that no one ever wants to experience, and depending on how difficult the crash was, your injuries can range from cuts and bruises to a damaged spinal cord. However, some of the most common injuries that may arise from auto accidents are known as soft tissue injuries, and… Read More »
Recovering After A Slip-and-Fall Accident
While the COVID-19 pandemic is still going on, and most people are trying to stay indoors where possible, people still have to go out for work and normal errands. The same potential pitfalls and risks are in place as they would be in “normal” times; nowhere is this more apparent than in the risk… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation When An Employee Has Two Jobs
In order to make ends meet, far too many people have to work more than one job, and run the risks associated with each. If a person is injured during work at one job, they are often placed in an untenable position, because it means they may not be able to work at either… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation and Placement Agencies
Florida’s rules for workers’ compensation are fairly straightforward for most employees – if a worker is employed by a covered company, any injury they suffer on the job will be covered by workers’ compensation coverage. However, when one’s employment is temporary, such as through a placement agency, getting workers’ compensation coverage may be more… Read More »
Sudden Spinal Injuries Can Be Life-Changing
Back and spine injuries are some of the most serious that a person can experience, simply because so much of our bodies is controlled by the spinal cord. An injury to the area may leave someone with neurological issues, an inability to walk, or any other potentially debilitating condition – and if you have… Read More »
Are Lunchtime Accidents Compensable?
When someone is injured at work, they are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits as long as their employer carries coverage. However, there are certain ‘gray’ areas during which it may be more difficult to determine whether your injury is covered or not. Being injured while you are on lunch, or on a break,… Read More »
Rear-End Collisions On Florida Roads
Many different types of accidents occur on Florida’s roads, but rear-end collisions are some of the most serious because the injured person often has no warning whatsoever that an accident is about to occur. If you have been involved in a rear-end collision, you may seek compensation for your injuries, either from your insurer… Read More »