Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Not All Injuries are Physical: How to Cope with Psychological Damage following an Accident
When most people think of the injuries that can result from an accident, they think of physical injuries. Broken bones, burns, scars, and cuts comprise most individuals’ general sense of how accident victims suffer. Although it is true that you can suffer from any or all of these injuries, they are not the only… Read More »
Should I Sign a Non-Competition Agreement?
If your prospective new employer asks you to sign a non-competition agreement, do not sign it without reading it thoroughly. Your non-competition agreement could include terms for you are are unreasonable or unfair. Bring it to an experienced employment attorney to have him or her read through the proposed agreement and determine if any… Read More »
What is the Made Whole Doctrine?
In some states, a legal principle known as the “made whole doctrine” applies to personal injury claims. It basically means that a victim’s own insurance company may not receive part of the victim’s settlement unless the settlement completely covered the victim’s needs. In short, the victim must be “made whole” by the settlement. Otherwise,… Read More »
Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim for a Birth Injury
Any time an individual is injured, misdiagnosed, experiences his or her condition worsening, or is killed because of negligence or reckless behavior by his or her doctor or other healthcare provider, the victim or his or her family may be entitled to seek monetary compensation through a medical malpractice claim. This includes birth injuries,… Read More »
How Should I Incorporate My Business?
As a new or prospective business owner, one of the issues you will have to face early in your company’s life is how to incorporate it. Incorporation means registering your business with the Internal Revenue Service to become its own legal entity, known as a corporation. There are a few different ways to incorporate… Read More »
What is a PIP Claim?
Florida is one of the thirteen states that have “no fault” car insurance laws in place. These laws require the injured party’s automobile insurance provider to pay for part or all of his or her medical bills and other costs associated with his or her injury. To receive this compensation, the insured must file… Read More »
Reducing your Back Pain After an Accident
Your back contains your spinal cord, one of the most vital parts of the human body. The spinal cord and the brain make up the central nervous system, which is responsible for the coordination of all other parts of the body. An injury to the spinal cord can have life-altering effects, such as paralysis,… Read More »
Texting and Driving: A Danger for the 21st Century
Text messaging, simply known as “texting” by most, has quickly become one of America’s favorite ways to communicate. Texting is quick, takes away the pressure of having to respond to a conversation instantly, and makes it easy for individuals to express their thoughts with photos and emoticons. It can also be deadly. Recent studies… Read More »
What is a Ponzi Scheme?
A Ponzi scheme is a type of investment fraud operation that originated in 1920 when it was first carried out by businessman Charles Ponzi. In a Ponzi scheme, the fraud operator pays returns to investors with money raised through new investors, rather than through the operation’s profits. This is because the operation turns no… Read More »
The Seven Steps You Must Take After a Car Accident
Car accidents can be extremely traumatizing. But while being involved in a collision can be terrifying, you need to be able to think and act rationally in the moments, hours, and days following your accident. This is especially true if you have been injured and you want to seek a personal injury claim to… Read More »