Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Spring and Summer Slip and Falls
As the weather improves, both private citizens and business owners have to adapt to changes that the higher temperatures will bring to the state. Some are quicker than others, especially when it comes to public areas and businesses, and every year accidents result from this lack of foresight. If you are injured due to… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation and Chronic Pain
The National Academies Press states that approximately 100 million people in the U.S. live with chronic pain. No statistics currently exist on how many began to experience symptoms after a work-related injury, but it is reasonable to assume that there are many. If you are one of them, however, getting your employer to agree… Read More »
Passenger Liability In Florida Car Accidents
Auto accidents affect many more people than just the drivers of the vehicles, and no one more than the passengers involved. Many people labor under the misapprehension that they have very little recourse in terms of getting their medical bills paid unless they have Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance that covers riding in another… Read More »
Concurrent Employment & Workers’ Compensation
In this day and age, with inflation rising and workers’ pay not covering what it used to, many people work two jobs to make ends meet. This can complicate the issue of workers’ compensation if you are injured at one job, but can work at neither. Enlisting the help of a knowledgeable attorney can… Read More »
I Was In An Accident With An Uber Car! Now What?
Ridesharing has become extremely popular in Florida during the past few years for a variety of reasons. The convenience factor is high, as well as the issue of safety on a night out if alcohol has been involved. However, like anyone, Uber drivers are human, and they will occasionally make the wrong decision, getting… Read More »
Are Lunch Time Accidents Covered?
Most employees nowadays are familiar with the basic tenets of workers’ compensation – if you are injured on the job or within the scope of employment, your employer’s insurance will pay for at least a significant portion of the medical bills related to that injury. However, the proverbial jury is still out on the… Read More »
Affirmative Defenses To Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury claims based in negligence law are by far the most common type of lawsuit brought in the United States, across the board. They can be difficult to prevail upon, however, for a multitude of reasons. Sometimes the facts are not on the plaintiff’s side. Other times, a defendant may be able to… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation and Wrongful Death
While most of the time, workers’ compensation claims deal with significant injury on the job, it can also cover issues involving wrongful death. If your loved one has died as a result of injuries sustained on the job, you may be entitled to compensation. However, when workers’ compensation comes into play, such a lawsuit… Read More »
Common Personal Injury Cases For The Elderly
U.S. census data indicates that approximately 20 percent of Floridians are over the age of 65. While everyone experiences the same accidents and mishaps to a degree, there are certain situations that are statistically more likely to affect seniors. However, very often, no lawsuit is brought, either because it is seen as a waste… Read More »
Top 3 Important Steps When Purchasing or Renewing Your Car Insurance in Florida
by Lawrence Hornsby Renewing our auto insurance every six months is something we all do but do you ever really look to see what you are paying for? And do you really know what it covers? TIP #1 – Understand Florida’s Minimum Auto Insurance Coverage Many people are shocked to learn that Florida does… Read More »