Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Common Injuries From Car Accidents
No one ever wants to have to deal with the fallout from an automobile accident, but it does happen in Florida with distressing regularity. Depending on the type of accident, however, the same types of injuries generally occur in each similar crash. It can be helpful to have a general idea of the most… Read More »
Doctor-Patient Confidentiality In Workers’ Compensation Cases
Normally, when you are injured or become ill, and you visit a doctor, you can expect a certain level of confidentiality in your communications with your medical practitioner. However, this is not the case in a workers’ compensation evaluation, and many are unaware of this until the moment their insurer references their medical records…. Read More »
What Exactly Is Personal Injury Law?
It may seem self-explanatory, but in reality, there is significant confusion as to what exactly constitutes personal injury law, as opposed to another type of legal cause of action. It can matter quite a bit, because sometimes courts will actually throw out a complaint if it is not submitted under the correct cause of… Read More »
Are You Fully Covered? Accidents Involving Uninsured Motorists
No one wants to be in an automobile accident. However, accidents in Florida carry an unseen extra risk, because as many as one in four Florida drivers are either significantly underinsured, or carry no coverage at all. If you are in an accident with an underinsured or uninsured motorist, you run the risk of… Read More »
What Is The Two-Dismissal Rule?
In an effort to prevent multiple or repeat filings, Florida instituted what it calls the “two dismissal rule” for workers’ compensation petitions after a case in 2009. While this may seem confusing, it in reality a way to ensure that workers do not try to file multiple times for the same injury – but… Read More »
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 »