Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Role Of PIP Coverage In Florida Auto Accident Cases
As of this writing, Florida is one of only a few U.S. states that has a no-fault auto insurance system in place. A no-fault system establishes an alternative framework in which minor auto accident cases are handled, leaving dockets more free to handle serious matters. However, it can sometimes be difficult to determine just… Read More »
Seeking Workers’ Comp Benefits For Repetitive Stress Injuries
The average person tends to think of repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) as the domain of office workers, but in reality, RSIs can affect people in many different job positions, and they have the potential to cause real harm. If you have developed an RSI as a result of your job, you do have the… Read More »
Florida Back Injuries Are Incapacitating
Whether a person has a slipped disc, a torn ligament, or a spinal cord issue, injuries to the back are some of the most debilitating that a person can experience. In addition, back pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain, meaning that sometimes, a back injury may not heal to… Read More »
Explaining Maximum Medical Improvement In Florida Workers’ Comp Cases
When a person is injured at work, they are usually eligible to recover workers’ compensation benefits as long as the injury occurs within the scope of their employment. If the injury is middling to minor, benefits will usually help keep a family afloat until the injured worker is back on the job. However, if… Read More »
Florida Slip-And-Fall Accidents Can Cause Long-Term Injuries
In this day and age, a slip-and-fall accident is often not taken as seriously as it should be, for a variety of reasons – there are even pop culture ‘memes’ about old commercials and slip-and-fall accidents involving the elderly. In reality, a slip-and-fall accident can cause serious, long-term injuries, particularly in those over the… Read More »
Seeking Compensation After A Florida Motorcycle Accident
Florida is one of the U.S. states with the highest numbers of motorcycle owners and riders, and cycles are common on the state’s roads. However, this also means that the state has one of the highest rates of motorcycle accidents, with the accompanying injuries and fatalities. If you have been involved in a crash… Read More »
The Dangers Of Distracted Driving
Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous behaviors that drivers can engage in, and too often, it happens almost without thinking. It only takes seconds for accidents to happen – sometimes even less time if a vehicle is larger and heavier. If you have been involved in an auto accident in Florida, and… Read More »
Can I Get Fired For Collecting Workers’ Compensation?
When a person is injured on the job in Florida, they will – most of the time – be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits while away from your job. Your employer is not required to ‘hold’ your job while you are out, but many will have it ready and waiting for you when… Read More »
Are Injuries Sustained While “Going Or Coming” Compensable?
In general, it can be said that Florida’s workers’ compensation law covers any employee injured while acting within the “course and scope” of their employment, meaning that they were involved in some kind of action that furthers their employer’s business. However, this does create some gray areas, most notably accidents that happen while a… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation For Heat-Related Illnesses?
Florida’s average temperature in June, July and August hovers right around 80 degrees Fahrenheit (about 27 degrees Celsius), and if a person works primarily outdoors, there is a very real risk of heat-related illnesses without employer intervention. While far too many workers try to shrug off conditions like dehydration or heat cramps, these are… Read More »