Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Former NFL Players Want Workers’ Compensation For Brain Injuries
On November 21, 2016, approximately 140 former players from the National Football League (NFL) filed suit in Fort Lauderdale, requesting workers’ compensation due to years of significant head injuries, alleging that many gave rise to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a particular type of brain injury. Historically, no such compensation has been awarded,… Read More »
Is The State Ever Liable For Automobile Accidents?
Normally, when one has the misfortune to get into an automobile accident, it happens as a result of either one’s own or another driver’s negligence, and is handled as a matter between private citizens. However, there are rare times when the city or state may wind up involved, and it is most often when… Read More »
Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation With A Pre-Existing Condition?
When you are injured on the job, it is your right in most situations to file for workers’ compensation, assuming your employer falls into the category that is required to provide it. However, many are unaware that your employer or their insurance company can deny or restrict coverage if you have a pre-existing condition… Read More »
Florida “Bloodiest State” For Pedestrians
Every city and state must deal with the possibility of pedestrian accidents. However, some manage to do so more efficiently than others. In recent weeks and months, however, studies have shown that Florida has one of the highest overall rates for pedestrian accidents and injuries. If you walk or ride your way around, it… Read More »
Why Was My Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?
No one expects to be denied when one applies for workers’ compensation. However, denials do happen for a variety of reasons, some legitimate, others erroneous. When they happen, many people become discouraged and demoralized, doubting whether an appeal is worth their time. The truth is that appeals are almost always worth the time –… Read More »