Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Back Injury Cases
Back pain is one of the most debilitating injuries a person can receive – every movement can feel like agony if the injury is severe enough, and sometimes these injuries cannot be fully healed. However, these cases can also sometimes be among the easiest to collect on if the injury has been caused by… Read More »
Injured Children & Premises Liability
When your child is injured, it is natural for you as a parent to be frightened or worried. However, if your child is injured on someone else’s property, the nature of that injury can make a big difference in whether they might have a claim against the landowner or business owner for negligence. Understanding… Read More »
Which Bills Are Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
Workers’ compensation insurance can be confusing to the average layperson, who tends to come away from information sessions or meetings knowing only that if they hurt themselves on the job, they will in theory be covered. The reality is that things can be much more complex, depending on their specific job, the facts of… Read More »
Injuries On Break: Am I Covered?
While it is not strictly required by Florida law, most employers grant their employees a lunch hour (or half hour) and a break or two during the work day. However, if an employee is injured during any of these breaks, there is some debate on whether they are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. The… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents In Florida
The most recent census data lists Florida as the third most populous state in the U.S., and looking around city streets is generally enough to convince a person of that fact. With so many people, it is sadly unavoidable that accidents do happen, especially involving pedestrians. While auto drivers have a duty to exercise… Read More »
Common Mistakes After An On-The-Job Injury
When you have been hurt at work, it can be very easy to forget literally everything else. However, there are certain protocols that need to be followed if someone is injured on the job, and if you fail to comply with them, it can cause problems for you down the road if you decide… Read More »
Do I Need A Doctor? Injuries From Auto Accidents
When the average person is in an auto accident, they may determine they do not need to seek medical treatment, out of a misplaced belief that any injury would be immediately apparent. In reality, it can be days before car crash-related symptoms and injuries can manifest themselves, and they can still cause significant problems… Read More »
Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?
Workers’ compensation claims in Florida must be made in a very specific manner, but if one does so, most claims are approved. However, if you do wind up receiving a notice of denial, it does not necessarily mean that your claim was considered bogus or otherwise deceitful, as many worry about. There are several… Read More »
Cargo Liability For Truckers In Florida
Trucks make up a large portion of commerce in Florida, moving a lot of products especially for local businesses. However, due to their sheer size they can be more difficult to drive, and to share the road with. Trucks are involved in a significant number of accidents each year, but the majority tend to… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation And Retaliation
When someone gets hurt on the job, they are entitled under Florida law to file for workers’ compensation if their employer is one required to carry it. This is the right of any worker – but in some cases, employees can face retaliatory action, in the form of demotion, pay cuts, or even termination,… Read More »