Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Pedestrian Accidents in Orlando
Pedestrian accidents are, sadly, a fact of life, especially in large cities. While everyone has moments where their attention is diverted or their focus is disturbed, it can be life-threatening if this happens while you are on or near the road. If you have been hit by an automobile or a truck, you may… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Claim Denials
If you are unlucky enough to be injured on the job, you are at least entitled to file for workers’ compensation in most situations. However, you are not necessarily entitled to that claim being accepted. Workers’ compensation claims are denied for a variety of reasons, especially in Florida, where the system can be quite… Read More »
Natural Disaster Damages & Homeowner’s Insurance
Florida is, as we all know, prone to natural disaster. Hurricanes, floods and other catastrophes can affect you and your loved ones when you least expect it – and sometimes, your insurance company adds insult to injury by denying your claim or voiding part of your policy. This can leave some out a large… Read More »
Negligence Per Se and Personal Injury
When you are injured due to the negligence of another person, you may generally bring suit in a civil action to try and recover for your injuries. However, in certain situations, you may be able to bypass at least part of such a proceeding, if the defendant can be shown to have violated Florida… Read More »
The Two Types of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment is a reality that many individuals face in their workplaces. Sexual harassment can be subtle or overt, aimed at men or women, and it can be instigated by an individual of any gender or sexual orientation. Sexual harassment is also a type of workplace discrimination. It can be extremely harmful to a… Read More »
Four Things you Should Not Do After a Car Accident
When you are involved in a car accident, it can be hard to think straight. In those moments during and after a collision, you are shaking, you are terrified, you are in physical pain, and you are not always completely aware of your surroundings or exactly how the collision occurred. It can be difficult… Read More »
Are you in a Hostile Work Environment?
A hostile work environment refers to any work environment where an individual or group of employees cannot productively perform their job duties because of the harassment they face from others in the workplace. Harassment is defined as a type of workplace discrimination in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which is… Read More »
Will a Preexisting Injury Make it Impossible for me to Recover Monetary Compensation?
No. If you have been injured in the past, even if you have been injured multiple times in the past, you can recover monetary compensation for new injuries caused by other parties’ negligence. However, you can potentially face more difficulty having your claim accepted by the insurance provider if you have a previous injury… Read More »
Four Common Nursing Home Injuries
Nursing homes ideally provide safe, nurturing environments for individuals who cannot live on their own. Unfortunately, many nursing home residents in Florida and throughout the United States find themselves suffering from illness and injury as a result of poor sanitation, unsafe conditions, and abuse from their caregivers. When this happens, the victim may be… Read More »
Having a Baby? Know your Workplace Rights
If you are currently pregnant and either working or looking for a new job, know that it is illegal for your current or prospective employer to discriminate against you in any way because of your pregnancy. You might already know that it is illegal for you to be fired or denied a job because… Read More »