Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Maximum Medical Improvement In Workers’ Compensation Cases
When a person is injured on the job, they are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, what many people do not understand is that those benefits may not continue all the way until they are 100 percent. Florida workers’ compensation law recognizes a status called maximum medical improvement (MMI), and once an injured worker… Read More »
Amusement Parks And Personal Injury Liability
The Orlando area is home to some of the most well known theme parks in Florida, most notably Disney World. Millions of tourists come through each year, and the majority of them make wonderful memories – but the small minority who are injured may be left with mounting stacks of medical bills. If you… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries In Florida Accidents
Some of the most dangerous and potentially life-changing injuries that one can sustain in an auto accident involve the brain. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) affect thousands every year, and can lead to a host of complications that range from mood changes to physical weakness to neurological disorders. If you or a loved one has… Read More »
What Happens After Denial?
Your workers’ compensation claim being denied can be a truly terrifying event, especially if you are the main breadwinner in your family. However, an initial denial does not mean it is time to give up. It is crucial that you know your options and be aware of the relatively quick time frame in which… Read More »
More Workers’ Comp Claims For Retail Workers During Holidays
As the seasons turn, and more people start focusing on the holidays to come, it is important to keep in mind that the holidays are a very busy and even hazardous time for retail workers for a variety of reasons. If you are a retail employee, it is a good idea to be aware… Read More »
18-Wheeler Crashes In Florida
Some of the most dangerous accidents on Florida roads involve 18-wheelers and other large trucks. The sheer size of these vehicles can cause serious injuries and fatalities in even larger numbers than standard car crashes, and medical bills can rise to truly eye-popping amounts. if you are unlucky enough to experience this type of… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation & Temporary Workers In Florida
Most of the time, worker’s compensation benefits are granted to regular employees who injure themselves on the job. However, temporary workers, who come from staffing agencies, are also entitled to the same benefits if they sustain a work-related injury. If you are a seasonal or temporary worker who has been injured on the job,… Read More »
Suing For Wrongful Death In Florida
Accidents are always frightening, but if you are unfortunate enough to lose a loved one, it can feel as though your entire world has turned upside down. This goes double if your loved one’s passing happens due to another person’s recklessness or negligence. If a death happens due to another person’s reckless, negligent, or… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation For Volunteers
It may seem counterintuitive to think that a volunteer could ever qualify as an employee, going by colloquial meaning of the words. However, in Florida, there are certain circumstances under which a volunteer does qualify as an employee, at least for workers’ compensation purposes, and thus, might possibly be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits… Read More »
Wrong-Way Crashes In Florida
An auto accident will never be a welcome event, but wrong-way crashes, where someone strikes you head-on while traveling in the wrong lane, are arguably some of the most frightening. These crashes are unfortunately too common in Florida, and if you are unfortunate enough to experience one, it is critical for you to know… Read More »