Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Factors Facing Motorcycle Accident Victims in Florida
Being in any kind of accident can be life-changing, but motorcyclists perhaps have the greatest potential to suffer catastrophic harm, for a multitude of reasons. If you are in a motorcycle accident, it goes without saying that you may be injured, but there are factors unique to both motorcycle accidents and to Florida itself… Read More »
Florida Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Florida doesn’t require that people who hit you have liability insurance to pay for your injuries. Therefore, it’s most important that you buy uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. If a person has no insurance and they damage you, your uninsured motorist coverage will protect you up to amount of the limits that you purchase. If they… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Costs
When one thinks of costs recoverable if they are injured at work, they tend to think of immediate medical bills – expenses that come up immediately following an accident or diagnosis. However, one of the areas of medical care that accounts for the most expense in Florida is rehabilitation, be it either physical or… Read More »
Damages for Wrongful Death in Florida
Losing a loved one, especially in a preventable accident, is often one of the worst experiences of one’s life. Having it be due to the negligence of another party adds more nightmares to an already-painful situation, but at least it is often possible to seek damages from a liable party if it can be… Read More »
I Was In A Motorcycle Accident! What Now?
While automobile accidents are difficult and painful to experience, a motorcycle accident actually has a higher likelihood of causing long-term injury or death. Motorcyclists are less protected than automobile drivers, and many accidents happen because a driver may not even see a motorcycle next to them. If you have been hurt after an accident,… Read More »
Tips For Ensuring Your IME Is Performed Properly
If you have been injured on the job, most of the time, your employer will send you to undergo what is referred to as an Independent Medical Exam (IME) in order to assess whether your injury is compensable via the workers’ compensation system. However, an IME is not the simple process that most people… Read More »
Living With Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries are a common cause of disability and death in every state, with as many as 1.7 million occurring each year. Many are caused by the negligence of other people. If you or a loved one is unfortunate enough to suffer one, you may be able to seek compensation, with the right… Read More »
Repetitive Stress Injuries & Workers’ Compensation
Some of the most common workplace injuries are repetitive in nature, especially for white-collar workers. Repetitive stress injuries (RSIs) is actually a catch-all term designed to cover several different conditions, but regardless of one’s actual diagnosis, an RSI sustained at work can severely hamper one’s ability to do their job. Many are unaware that… Read More »
Personal Injury At Work
The majority of the time, Florida law bars any kind of personal injury suit from being brought if you are injured on the job, instead requiring you to go through the state’s workers’ compensation system. Indeed, it is all but impossible to bring a personal injury suit against your employer for a job-related injury…. Read More »