Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Been In A Car Crash … With Someone Uninsured! What Now?
An auto accident is never a pleasant experience, and on Florida roads, they are becoming more and more common. However, there is still a persistent population in Florida that does not comply with the state’s insurance requirements, meaning that if you are in a car crash involving one of those people, you might have… Read More »
Florida Slip and Fall Accidents
Everyone has the potential to slip and fall from time to time. However, sometimes a slip and fall can happen because of someone else’s negligence. If you are in this position, and you have been injured, your medical bills can add up; trying to hold the negligent person accountable can help get them paid… Read More »
Are All My Bills Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
When you have been injured on the job, you are entitled to have your bills covered by workers’ compensation coverage in most cases. However, it is easy for the average person to get confused about just exactly what will be covered, between medical bills and other possible amounts. Contacting an attorney well versed in… Read More »
Florida Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can happen in countless different ways, from car accidents to falls. They can be categorized as relatively mild or severe, but every TBI can affect the sufferer and their family in profound ways. If you have sustained a TBI due to the negligence of another person, you may be able… Read More »
Navigating Florida’s No-Fault System After An Accident
An automobile accident is always a difficult life event to get through, but dealing with liability and insurance afterward can be ten times worse. Unlike most other states, Florida has a pure no-fault system, which can sometimes be a blessing and sometimes a curse for injured drivers. If you have been hurt in an… Read More »
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 »