Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Senate Bill 54: A Florida Bill That Would Repeal The No-Fault Car Insurance System
Under the current no-fault car insurance system, Floridian drivers are expected to purchase personal injury protection insurance coverage, also known as PIP coverage, from their insurance companies. PIP coverage allows a motorist to file a claim with their insurance company and obtain compensation regardless of who is to blame for an accident. Nonetheless, even… Read More »
Bad Faith Insurance
Once you purchase your insurance coverage, it is your duty to pay your premiums without fail. When you dutifully pay your premiums, you expect that your insurance company will uphold its promise of responding to your claims or claims filed by third parties on time and fairly. Unfortunately, more often than not, insurance holders… Read More »
Rollover Car Accidents: How To Avoid Such Accidents
Any type of car accident can leave you with serious injuries. However, some car accidents are more dangerous than others. A rollover accident is one type of accident that is extremely dangerous. Rollover accidents may not happen as often as other kinds of accidents, but such accidents are often more fatal. According to the… Read More »
Auto Accident Nerve Damage
Auto accidents are often associated with injuries like broken bones, lacerations, traumatic brain injuries, and whiplash. However, auto accidents can cause many other types of accidents. Unfortunately, even those injuries that are often overlooked can adversely affect victims’ lives. Among the many overlooked types of injuries you can sustain in a car accident are… Read More »
Florida’s Most Dangerous Driving Situations
It can be easy for a motorist to consider themselves a perfect motorist. For instance, if you’ve never been stopped because of violating traffic laws, it can be easy for you to think you are a perfect driver. Also, since you got your car, you’ve been driving it regularly to work, school, and to… Read More »
What Type of Burn Injuries Can Occur as a Result of a Car Accident?
According to the America Burn Association (ABA), more than 480,000 burn or fire injuries are seen at emergency departments yearly. The leading causes of burn injuries, according to the association, include fire-flame, electrical, and chemicals. The American Burn Association also states that approximately 96% of people treated today in burn centers across the nation… Read More »
Handling Your Medical Bills After a Florida Auto Accident
According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website, Florida recorded a total of 139,970 injury crashes in 2020 alone. Such numbers show that injuries are a common occurrence in car accidents. With an injury, comes the need for you to seek medical attention. In fact, seeking medical attention should be among the… Read More »
Was Tailgating the Cause of Your Florida Car Accident?
If tailgating was the cause of your Florida car accident, you might be entitled to receive compensation from the at-fault party. Tailgating is a negligent act in Florida. Such an act is annoying and often distracts the motorists being tailgated. Tailgating is also dangerous and often leads to accidents. Suppose you were injured in… Read More »
Wrongful Death Claims: Learn Who Can File Such a Claim in Florida
A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit taken to a civil court after another party’s negligence results in another person’s death. Most wrongful deaths happen so fast and catch people unaware. Such deaths can adversely affect the people left behind. If you lost a loved one in an accident that occurred due to someone… Read More »
Here’s What You Should Do After a Florida Pedestrian Accident
The injuries suffered after a pedestrian accident can be more devastating than those suffered after any other type of auto accident. Therefore, as a pedestrian, you need to understand the steps to take after a pedestrian accident to protect your health and compensation rights. If you’re going to file a personal injury claim after… Read More »
