Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Spinal Cord Injuries
Injuries to the spinal cord are among the most severe that a human body can sustain, with potentially lifelong complications. If you or a loved one sustain a spinal injury due to another person’s negligence, however, it can feel even worse. Contacting an experienced personal injury lawyer can help you get the compensation you… Read More »
Disability Rating and Workers’ Compensation
When someone is injured at work, they are assigned a disability rating, otherwise known as an impairment rating. This rating makes an enormous difference in the type and amount of compensation that you can receive from the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation, and whether or not you are entitled to long-term benefits. However, navigating… Read More »
Is Workers’ Compensation the Only Remedy?
The Florida workers’ compensation system is built on a trade of sorts: in exchange for medical bills being paid, the employer of an injured worker enjoys almost total immunity from any kind of negligence suit related to the injury. Still, it is understandable that very often, injured employees can grow frustrated with the strictures… Read More »
Motorcycle Safety Laws In Florida
Florida is a bike friendly state, both in terms of bicycles and motorcycles. However, more cycles on the road can lead to more accidents involving cycles, meaning that safety laws become even more important. Many motorcyclists, especially those who do so more casually, may forget or be unaware of safety protocols, which can increase… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Wrongful Death
Losing someone due to another person’s recklessness or negligence can be one of the most difficult events a person can experience. If you decide to bring a lawsuit against the person who caused your loved one’s death, it can seem overwhelming, even though in most situations it is the right thing to do. Ensuring… Read More »
Average Weekly Wage In Workers’ Compensation Cases
If you have been injured on the job, filing for workers’ compensation will mean that you will have to know and understand quite a few different numbers and figures. One of the more important ones is your average weekly wage (AWW), which is used in calculating your benefit amount. However, it can be very… Read More »
Defective Parts & Car Crashes
Car accidents happen every day on Florida roads, but sometimes they are attributable to other factors besides driver inattention or mistake. In uncommon instances, a defective part in your automobile can lead to malfunction, which in turn is very likely to lead to accident and injury. If you have been injured in a car… Read More »
Undocumented Employees & Florida Workers’ Compensation
The law surrounding the employment rights of undocumented workers is somewhat complex, because while they do not have the right to work, at least in theory, many do, either because they provide false information to employers, or because employers hire the undocumented for reasons of their own. If an undocumented worker is employed, they… Read More »
Liability For Accidents In Bad Weather
Compared to the tundra to the north, Florida’s winter weather is paradise. However, winter does bring increased instances of bad weather, especially fog and rain, and when bad weather happens, so do auto accidents. If you drive in Florida winters, it is a good idea to be aware of the potential risks, as well… Read More »
Damages In Florida Wrongful Death Cases
The last thing that most people want to do when they have lost a loved one is to try and quantify the nature of that loss. However, it is an important part of filing a wrongful death claim, and if your loved one died as a result of someone else’s negligence, you have the… Read More »