Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What are the “Fatal Four?”
The title is ominous: “The Fatal Four.” But what are the fatal four? If you work in construction, this is a term you probably know already. If not, it is a good term to know. The Fatal Four refers to the four accident types that, together, are responsible for more than half of workplace… Read More »
What is Quadriplegia?
Quadriplegia is a type of paralysis that results in the partial or total loss of control of all of one’s limbs and torso. It is similar to paraplegia, which is the loss of control over one’s torso and legs. Quadriplegia can happen as a result of a brain or spinal cord injury sustained in… Read More »
Seeking Compensation for Pain and Suffering After an Accident
You know that if you are injured in an accident, you are entitled to seek monetary compensation for your expenses that arise as a result of that accident. You also might be aware that you may seek compensation for pain and suffering expenses. What you might not fully understand is which expenses may be… Read More »
Recognizing Nursing Home Neglect
Neglect is the most prevalent type of nursing home abuse in the United States. Unlike physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse of incapacitated adults, which require a caretaker to actively harm a victim, neglect occurs when an individual simply does not receive the care he or she needs. In a crowded nursing home where… Read More »
Florida is a No-Fault State. How Can This Affect Me if I Am in a Car Accident?
Since Florida is a no-fault state, this means that as an auto insurance policyholder, your damages are covered by your own insurance provider, regardless of who was at fault in your accident. Several states have no-fault insurance laws in place. These laws, despite claiming that they will lower insurance costs, have actually been found… Read More »
Catastrophic Injuries – What you Need to Know to Protect Yourself
Not all injuries are equal. Some injuries, like sprains and minor fractures, can be resolved relatively quickly with appropriate medical attention. Others, like broken vertebrae, can result in a lifetime of back pain and a significantly longer recovery period. When an injury affects the brain, spinal cord, or other area of the body where… Read More »
Exercises that Can Help you Recover
When you are recovering from an injury, working out is likely to be one of the furthest things from your mind. This is normal – you recently suffered significant bodily harm and you might be wary of putting any strain or pressure on the afflicted body part. But do not allow yourself to become… Read More »
Recover More Quickly and Easily by Staying at a Healthy Weight
When you are recovering from a personal injury, it can be easy to gain weight. You are doing less physical activity than you were previously and if you are out of work, you are likely spending the bulk of your time in front of your computer or television. Cooking and getting out to the… Read More »
How is a Truck Accident Different from a Car Accident?
At first glance, truck accidents can seem fairly similar to car accidents. In both, negligence or reckless behavior on the part of one of the drivers causes two or more vehicles to collide with each other, with property surrounding the roadway, or with pedestrians. This negligence can be drunkenness, exhaustion, use of a cell… Read More »
Prevent Injuries this Halloween
October is here, and that means that Halloween is just around the corner. For thousands of children throughout Florida, Halloween is synonymous with trick or treating. Trick or treating can be fun and imaginative, but it can also be dangerous. Statistically, children are more likely to be killed by being struck by cars on… Read More »