Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Distracted Driving Accidents In Florida
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), there were 53,596 crashes involving distracted driving, with almost 300 deaths as a result. Figures nationwide are of similar proportion – meaning that far too many people lose their lives as a result of distracted driving. If you have been involved in… Read More »
The Most Common Issues When Filing A Florida Workers’ Compensation Claim
When a person is injured on the job in Florida, the way they can obtain compensation and benefits is by filing a claim for workers’ compensation. In all but the rarest circumstances, workers’ compensation is the exclusive remedy for people who are injured at work, so ensuring a claim is filed properly is critical…. Read More »
Am I Eligible For Workers’ Compensation As A Delivery Driver?
With rare exceptions, employers in the state of Florida are required to provide workers’ compensation for most of their employees. As long as the worker’s injury occurred on the job, within the ‘scope’ of their employment, and the injury was properly reported within the required time limit, the employee is generally entitled to medical… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation As Exclusive Remedy In Florida
Most people are familiar with the basic concept of workers’ compensation: if someone is injured on the job, their employer will pay at least some of the medical costs associated with that injury. However, what many miss is that this system works this way because of a bargain of sorts between employers and employees:… Read More »
Seeking Compensation For Your Florida Back Injury
One of the most common types of injuries in a negligence case is an injury to someone’s back or spine. There are many different ways in which a back injury can happen, and very often, the injury can be traced to the actions of another person – for example, in a car crash or… Read More »
Wrongful Death In Florida
One of the hardest truths about life is that sometimes, our loved ones are taken from us abruptly. However, losing someone dear to you because of the negligence of another person can be especially hard to take. If this has happened to you, you or someone close to you may be able to file… Read More »
Can I Recover For My Auto Accident Injuries In Court?
Car accidents are common in Florida, just because of how many vehicles are on the road. Because of this, Florida’s legislature established a no-fault auto insurance system. Under a no-fault system, anyone sustaining injuries in an auto accident must seek compensation by filing a claim with their personal injury protection insurer – but if… Read More »
Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation For Workplace Violence?
Data from the Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) states that for some time, the third most leading cause of fatal occupational injuries in the United States was workplace violence. The figures remain high today, and it is always a good idea to be aware of the possibility, though obviously some industries remain more… Read More »
Explaining Florida’s Recent Personal Injury Law Changes
In March 2023, Florida’s governor signed some major reforms into law in the area of personal injury. Personal injury is the area of law that deals with negligence – cases like auto accidents and medical malpractice fall under this larger umbrella. It is in this area that injured plaintiffs may recover damages for what… Read More »
Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits As A Part-Timer?
For the most part, a part-time worker faces the same difficulties and potential dangers as their full-time coworkers. However, it is a far too common story for a part-timer to hear from their boss that they are ineligible for workers’ compensation benefits if they are injured on the job. If you are in this… Read More »