Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
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 »