Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Distracted Driving: The Three Types Of Distractions
Distracted driving is a serious problem in the United States of America. According to the NHTSA, in 2019 alone, more than 3,100 people lost their lives in crashes involving a distracted driver. Distracted driving is any behavior that leads to you taking your mind off driving, your hands off the wheel or your eyes… Read More »
Chest Pain After A Florida Auto Accident
Chest pain is fairly common following auto accidents in Florida. If you were involved in a Florida car accident and are experiencing chest pain, you need to seek medical help right away. It would be best if you did not ignore the pain. Indeed, chest pain could be an indication of a minor injury,… Read More »
Will My Florida Car Accident Case Go To Trial?
If you suffered injuries in a Florida car accident because of another driver’s negligence, you have the right to pursue compensation. In Florida, the law does not require you to take your car accident case to court in order for you to recover compensation. You can settle your Florida car accident case through an… Read More »
Wrongful Death In A Pedestrian Accident
Often, when a motor vehicle hits a pedestrian, the results are serious. Every year, thousands of pedestrians die after being hit by a vehicle, and hundreds of thousands end up in emergency departments for non-fatal crash-related injuries. For example, the CDC reported that 5,977 pedestrians died in 2017 alone in traffic crashes in the… Read More »
How Senior Drivers Can Avoid Car Accidents
According to CDC estimates, senior divers in the U.S., aged 65 and above, were estimated to be over 45 million in 2018. Driving offers several benefits to senior citizens. For example, driving helps you stay independent and mobile. However, senior drivers are at a huge risk of being involved in car accidents. According to… Read More »
How Much Are Head-On Collision Cases Worth?
According to statistics, head-on collisions make up only 2% of all crashes, but they account for more than 10% of driving fatalities. This goes to show just how dangerous head-on collisions are. Usually, those who survive head-on collisions are likely to be left with severe injuries. Some of the most common injuries in head-on… Read More »
Loss Of Earning Capacity
Being involved in an accident is a traumatic experience that can disrupt your life and future. For example, an accident-related injury can result in you being unable to work in the future or you having to change careers. Suppose an accident-related injury results in you being unable to work at all in the future… Read More »
What Happens When Your Florida Personal Injury Case Goes To Trial?
If you’ve been injured in an accident in Florida because of another party’s negligence, you may be wondering if you will have to go to trial to recover compensation. In reality, very few personal injury cases go to trial. It is estimated that 95% to 96% of personal injury cases in the United States… Read More »
Settlement Of Minors’ Personal Injury Claims
Every parent or guardian wants to keep their child safe and away from harm. However, accidents happen all the time, and sometimes children suffer injuries because of other people’s negligence. If your child sustained injuries in an accident that was caused by another party’s negligence, you are most likely wondering if you can seek… Read More »
How Comparative Negligence Can Affect Your Florida Pedestrian Accident Claim
Florida is famous for its beautiful weather and scenery. Because of the beautiful Florida weather and the beautiful sceneries in the Sunshine State, it is no surprise that many people prefer to walk rather than drive. Unfortunately, walking in America remains dangerous. This is especially true in Florida. In Fact, the state of Florida… Read More »
