Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Rising Fatalities In Florida Motorcycle Accidents
For a number of years, Florida has topped lists as either the most dangerous or one of the most dangerous places to ride a motorcycle – and yet people still do it and enjoy it. There are multiple factors that appeal to bikers in the state – but in order to help minimize your… Read More »
Summer Slip and Falls
As summer arrives, Florida begins to play host to any number of tourists and visitors, which can make the odds of certain types of accidents rise. Perhaps the most common are slip-and-fall accidents, which usually occur in businesses and other public places – as crowds and business patrons grow, so does the possibility for… Read More »
Why Can’t I Sue My Employer For A Work Injury?
If someone is injured, their natural instinct might be to try and sue the person on whose premises the accident occurred, or the person whose agent might have caused your injury, if not themselves. However, this is not possible when you are injured on the job, except for in rare cases, which are more… Read More »
Bicycle Accidents In Florida
Bicycling is a common pastime enjoyed by many, especially in sunny Florida, where there is perhaps a longer period of good weather in which it can be done. However, it is not a hobby devoid of danger – injuries do happen, and the most severe can cause real problems which can take months, even… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Comp For A Repetitive Stress Injury?
Some types of jobs require the worker to repeat the same motion or range of motion over and over again in order to get their work done – for example, secretaries and other white collar office professionals may spend all day on the computer, or postal workers may open and close mailboxes or lift… Read More »
Seeking Compensation For Spinal Cord Injuries
Back injuries will occur in many different ways, and they will happen to all different types of people. However, the most severe injury one may sustain to one’s back almost always involves the spinal cord. If you have been in an accident or sustained damage to your spinal cord as a result of someone… Read More »
Unemployment, Social Security, And Workers’ Compensation
If a worker has reached a certain age, or if their injury is severe enough, there is a good chance that they may wind up receiving unemployment or some form of Social Security in addition to workers’ compensation payments. If this is true, however, it is important to understand that there are certain rules… Read More »
Can I Be Fired While Out On Workers’ Compensation?
A very common worry among people who wind up out on workers’ compensation is job security – whether or not they will have a job to return to once sufficiently recovered. It is one of the reasons why many do not file workers’ compensation claims in the first place, if it can be avoided;… Read More »
Accidents Involving Underinsured Motorists
Most of the time, when an auto accident occurs in Florida, the drivers involved exchange insurance information, and the affair is handled from there. However, in some instances, a motorist may have no auto insurance, or not enough. They are referred to as an underinsured or uninsured, and while it can be difficult to… Read More »
Distracted Driving Accidents In Florida
Florida has an enormous number of cars on the road on any given day, and while it is tempting to assume that everyone is operating their vehicle in a cautious and safe manner, this is unfortunately just not the case. Distracted driving is one of the main causes of auto accidents in the state,… Read More »