Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Dealing With Concurrent Jobs & Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a system that is designed to take care of injured employees if that injury occurs on the job. However, many employees in the current economy work more than one job for multiple reasons. Thus, if someone is injured on the job, they wind up not being able to work at either… Read More »
Minors and Workers’ Compensation
Many teenagers all over the country, and even all over the world, will choose to work summer jobs to make extra money, or to gain valuable experience for university applications. However, as with any job, accidents do happen. If your teen is injured while at work, they do have options to seek recovery, despite… Read More »
Common Misconceptions About Florida Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is an extremely complex area of law that laypeople are nonetheless expected to navigate successfully on their first try. As a result, there are multiple misconceptions that persist among those injured on the job. It is critical that you understand what information is accurate and what is not, lest you wind up… Read More »
Rollover Accidents On Florida Roads
There are a depressing amount of auto accidents on Florida roads, for a variety of reasons – anything from bad weather to driver error may be responsible. However, there are some types of accidents that are more dangerous than others, with none being more potentially hazardous than a rollover. If you have been through… Read More »
Can My Family Get Wrongful Death Benefits From Workers’ Compensation?
There is risk in almost everything we do, no matter how small it may be. If you are injured on the job, workers’ compensation is generally available to help pay your medical bills from whatever incident occurred. However, there is sometimes confusion about whether workers’ compensation extends to death benefits, especially in the event… Read More »
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 »