Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Devastating Coping Stages A Person Goes Through After Suffering A TBI In An Accident
The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control estimates that 1.5. million Americans sustain a traumatic brain injury each year. One of the ways that you can sustain a traumatic brain injury is through a car accident. In fact, car accidents are believed to be among the top two leading causes of traumatic brain injuries…. Read More »
What Is A Florida Motorist’s Duty Of Care When Turning Left At An Intersection?
Being granted the privilege to drive on Florida roads comes with a lot of responsibilities. For example, each Florida driver’s responsibility is to do their best to keep other road users safe. Therefore, any driver that negligently causes harm to another road user risks facing several consequences. One of the consequences such a motorist… Read More »
Video Evidence In A Car Accident Claim
If, after a Florida car accident, you decide to pursue a personal injury claim, you’ll need to show that your accident and injuries were a direct result of another party’s negligence. To prove negligence on another party’s side, you and your attorney will need to gather compelling evidence to prove negligence, including witness testimonies,… Read More »
Potential Legal Hurdles In Florida Personal Injury Claims
You have the right to seek compensation from a liable party after being involved in a Florida auto accident that leaves you with severe injuries. In Florida, another party is responsible for your injuries if their negligence led to the accident that caused your severe injuries. Once you choose to file a personal injury… Read More »
The Police Report That Was Written After My Car Accident Is Wrong. What Can I Do?
One of the first crucial things you should do after being involved in a car accident, as long as you are in a position to do so, is to call law enforcers to the accident scene. Once an officer gets to the accident scene, they will prepare a police report. Usually, law enforcement officers… Read More »
The Dangers Posed By Unqualified Florida Truck Drivers
When you are driving on Florida roads, you usually assume that each motorist behind the wheel is qualified to drive. The last thing you expect is for an unqualified motorist to be behind the wheel. But, unfortunately, not every driver in Florida is qualified to be behind the wheel. All unqualified drivers are extreme… Read More »
Is It Wrong To Admit Fault After A Florida Car Accident?
According to the FLHSMV, by June 2, 2021, Florida had witnessed more than 140,000 car crashes. Also, as of June 2, 2021, the number of fatalities stood at 1,358, and the number of injury crashes stood at 61,067. With such statistics, it is evident that if you are a Florida motorist who drives on… Read More »
The Backseat Of Your Car Is Not Necessarily The Safest Place In Your Car
According to a report released by the IIHS, sitting in the rear seat doesn’t mean you are safer than the person in the front seat. A person seated in a rear seat can still suffer serious injuries. Unfortunately, more often than not, people assume that a backseat is safer than a front seat. Because… Read More »
Florida Truck Accidents: 4 FAQs
Truck accidents and truck accident claims can be complicated due to the several at-fault parties involved. Also, they are quite dangerous, and, many times, these accidents lead to severe injuries. If you or someone you love or know, was involved in a Florida truck accident, you are most likely asking yourself many questions. Because… Read More »
Proving Your Whiplash Claim In Florida
Whiplash is one of the common car accident injuries. It is a type of soft tissue injury that is mainly associated with rear-end collisions. However, although whiplash is often associated with car accidents, you can suffer such an injury in another type of accident. A whiplash injury is a type of neck injury. In… Read More »
