Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Respond to an Insurance Company’s Low Settlement Offer
Unfortunately, getting fair compensation after an accident that was caused by another party’s negligence can be difficult. Insurance companies are businesses. As such, some insurance companies only focus on making profits. It is quite common for insurance companies to make low settlement offers to personal injury claimants. Fortunately, if an insurance company makes you… Read More »
What To Do After Suffering a Knee Injury in a Car Accident
Car accidents can result in different types of injuries. The knee is one of the body parts at a high risk of injury during a car accident. Nearly all types of car accidents can cause knee injuries, including head-on collisions, rear-end collisions, side collisions, and T-bone accidents. The force of an accident can result… Read More »
Why Should You Hire an Attorney After a Hit and Run Accident?
A hit-and-run is a situation where a driver gets involved in an accident and flees the scene. It is a situation where a driver fails to stop, identify themselves, provide information, and assist the other party, as required by law. Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can be traumatic and confusing. With a hit-and-run… Read More »
What Happens if a Car Accident Claim Exceeds Policy Limits?
Traffic accidents are quite common in the Sunshine State. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), in 2023, there were 393,123 traffic collisions in Florida. While some of the traffic accidents that happen in Florida are unavoidable, most of the accidents are preventable. Most collisions occur due to negligence…. Read More »
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The Dangers of Street Racing
Street racing is the illegal act of racing on highways or public roads. Not only is street racing illegal, but it is also dangerous. Street racing poses significant dangers to not only the racers but also to other people. Street racing is to blame for many injuries and deaths. It is estimated that at… Read More »
Truck Accidents Caused by Lack of Driver Training
Truck drivers are quite crucial in society. These professionals are responsible for transporting goods across vast distances, connecting manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and consumers. Truck drivers meet the daily needs of countless people. Because the operation of commercial vehicles presents a unique set of challenges, training is crucial for truck drivers. For instance, commercial trucks… Read More »
Top 5 Ways Truck Drivers Cause Accidents
Truck accidents are still a significant problem in the United States of America. It is estimated that in 2021 alone, there were more than 500,000 large truck accidents across the U.S. Unfortunately, when a truck accident occurs, it can result in severe injuries and even death. While some truck accidents occur because of no… Read More »
Defensive Driving: What It Is and Fundamentals of Defensive Driving
Driving is an essential life skill for many individuals. However, getting behind the wheel comes with risks. With the increasing number of vehicles on the road, traffic collisions are common. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), in 2023 alone, there were 397,620 traffic collisions in Florida. Fortunately, there… Read More »
Dangers of Not Using Your Turn Signal When Driving
One of the first crucial lessons people learn in driving school is that drivers must always use a turn signal whenever they intend to turn right, left, or change lanes. Indicating that you want to make a turn or change lanes does not take much effort, but it is shocking how many drivers do… Read More »
