Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Finding The Right Personal Injury Lawyer
If you have been injured in an accident, it can feel as though you have nowhere to turn, and the idea of finding an attorney to help you get your medical bills paid can feel even more overwhelming. Finding the right personal injury lawyer to help you with your case is an undertaking that… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries & Personal Injury Cases
The idea of traumatic brain injury (TBI) frightens many people, most of all because they occur much more often than people believe. While seeking compensation for medical bills or other losses will not replace what you may have lost post-TBI, it can help cover expenses that you may need to incur in order to… Read More »
Florida Slip-and-Fall Law Favors Businesses
The slip and fall accident is one of the oldest stories in the book. A person slips on the floor of a business or of another person’s home, and tries to bring suit under a theory of negligence to try and recover for their medical bills and lost wages. In Florida, this is much… Read More »
Employees vs. Independent Contractors
For roughly the last decade, the rise of the so-called ‘gig economy’ has placed more and more workers in the position of not technically being employees, but rather being classified as independent contractors. Sometimes, however, employers will do this either mistakenly, or in a deliberate effort to try and avoid payroll taxes and paying… Read More »
Rollover Accidents In Florida
Because of the sheer amount of drivers in Florida, car accidents are depressingly common. One of the most potentially dangerous types of car crashes is the rollover accident, where a vehicle flips either side over side, or end over end. The amount of weight involved can lead to more injuries, proportionately, than any other… Read More »
Do I Get Workers’ Compensation When I Have Two Jobs?
With companies seeking to consolidate, more and more people are being forced to work multiple jobs in order to make ends meet. However, there are multiple potential issues with this, not least of all that workers’ compensation cases can become very complex. If you have been injured on the job, it can be a… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Law After The Westphal Decision
Florida’s workers’ compensation system has been in flux for quite some time, ever since the 2013 decision in the case of Westphal v. City of St. Petersburg. In Westphal, a panel of the First District Court of Appeals held that Florida’s workers’ compensation statute was partially unconstitutional, at least where it pertained to the… Read More »
Injuries On Break: Are They Compensable?
Workers’ compensation is designed to compensate people who suffer injuries on the job. However, there are several grey areas where it can be difficult to determine whether a worker is ‘on the job’ or off on their own time, and one of the most commonly seen is the question of being on break. If… Read More »
Jackknife Truck Accidents In Florida
18-wheelers are far larger than almost every other vehicle on the road, and specialized training is required to operate them correctly. However, sometimes even experienced truckers lose control, and when that occurs, jackknife truck accidents are some of the most common that may result. If you are involved in a jackknife accident, your injuries… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation & Wrongful Death
Workers’ compensation is most often thought of in the context of a temporary injury. However, if you are unlucky enough to lose a loved one on the job, it is possible to collect workers’ compensation benefits for their passing in Florida. However, it is a good idea to consult a knowledgeable attorney before attempting… Read More »