Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Are the Dangers of Lane Weaving?
In Florida, it is not against the law to change lanes. Drivers are allowed to change lanes when it is safe to do so, using proper signals and ensuring they leave adequate distance between vehicles. However, changing lanes erratically or improperly can be considered a traffic violation. Lane weaving is one act that is… Read More »
Can Intersection Camera Footage Help My Car Accident Case?
If you were involved in a car accident near an intersection camera, you may be wondering if the footage from the camera can help your compensation claim. If your accident was caught on an intersection camera, the footage from the camera is most likely admissible in your case. The intersection camera recording may be… Read More »
Benefits of a Contingency Fee Arrangement
Some attorneys charge hourly fees, and others require clients to pay retainer fees. When it comes to personal injury lawyers, most of them work on a contingency fee arrangement. A contingency fee arrangement offers several benefits to personal injury victims. In this article, we discuss the meaning of a contingency fee arrangement and the… Read More »
How Do I Know if a Settlement Offer is Fair?
If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by another party’s negligence, you can file a personal injury claim with the negligent party’s insurance company and recover financial compensation. When dealing with a personal injury claim, one of your biggest concerns may be how to tell if the settlement offer made… Read More »
Fighting Back Against the Sudden Medical Emergency Defense
You suffered injuries in a car accident, and you believe the accident was caused by the other driver’s negligence. The other driver’s attorney is now using the sudden medical emergency defense to avoid liability. The sudden medical emergency defense argues that the person who caused the harm was not negligent since they were experiencing… Read More »
The 5 Stages of Grief After a Car Accident
Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things in life. This is especially true if the loss is unexpected. One of the hardest ways to lose a loved one is through a car accident. Car accidents happen abruptly, and there is usually no time for someone to prepare themselves emotionally. Losing a… Read More »
The Dangers of Riding With Your Feet on the Dashboard
Being a passenger is one of the best feelings, especially when going on a long trip. Being a passenger offers a range of joys and benefits. As a passenger, you can enjoy the scenery and engage in other activities like reading. In an attempt to make themselves feel more comfortable, some passengers rest their… Read More »
How To Prevent a Tire Blowout
It can be scary to experience a tire blowout. A tire blowout occurs when a tire rapidly loses air pressure. When a tire suddenly loses air pressure, it can deflate or even burst. Tire blowouts occur for various reasons, including high temperatures, overloading, underinflation or overinflation, road hazards, wear and age, and manufacturing defects…. Read More »
How Can You Help a Loved One Recovering From Car Accident Injuries? (Part 2)
If your loved one was injured in a car accident, you probably want to do as much as you can to help them. But you may wonder, “How can I help my loved one?” If your loved one suffered injuries in a car accident, there are several things you can do to help them…. Read More »
Handling Multiple Injuries After a Car Accident
The WHO estimates that each year, around 20 to 50 million people suffer non-fatal injuries in traffic crashes, and over one million people lose their lives as a result of a traffic crash. A car accident can cause considerable losses to victims and their families. The situation is worse for people who sustain multiple… Read More »
