Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Chain Reaction Collisions: Understand Some Basics
An auto accident can result in lost wages, thousands of medical bills, or car repairs, and, sometimes, a motorist’s PIP coverage may not be enough to cover them. In such a case, a motorist has the right to file a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance company. Establishing liability in an accident involving two… Read More »
Top Excuses Insurance Companies Use Against Plaintiffs After Car Accidents
After being involved in a Florida auto accident, among the many difficult things a driver has to deal with is their insurance company. Unfortunately, even though your insurance company welcomed you with open arms the day you purchased your insurance coverage, it won’t be the same case when you file a claim after an… Read More »
Dealing With Parking Lot Accidents
Florida parking lots are a part of Floridians’ everyday lives. People rarely put much thought into the possibility of being involved in accidents in such spaces. However, a parking lot is just as risky as a highway. According to the NSC (National Safety Council), tens of thousands of crashes occur in parking lots every… Read More »
What Is a Compulsory Medical Examination?
If you sustain a severe injury from an accident in Florida, you can sue and receive compensation from an at-fault party if you prove negligence. When you file a lawsuit, you need to establish; that the accident was the direct cause of your injury and injury severity. You can’t receive compensation if the accident… Read More »
Here’s How You Can Be of Help To Your Attorney During Your Personal Injury Case
If you’ve suffered a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence in Florida, and you are planning to file a lawsuit, one of the first steps you need to take is to contact a qualified personal injury attorney. Hiring a Florida personal injury lawyer to help you with your personal injury case is one… Read More »
Tips for Taking Useful Pictures After a Car Accident
After being involved in a Florida car accident, one of the things you need to do is take pictures of the accident scene and the surrounding area, as long as you are in a condition that allows you to do so. The photos you take can help you prove liability and negligence on the… Read More »
What Happens When You Get Involved in an Accident With an Uninsured or Underinsured Driver?
Florida law requires motorists to show proof of a minimum of $10,000 Personal Injury Protection coverage before registering their vehicles. Motorists who have PIP coverage are expected to seek compensation from their insurance companies after an accident because Florida is a no-fault state. However, when losses incurred exceed your PIP coverage, or you have… Read More »
Personal Injury Law: Three Main Types of Available Damages in Florida
In personal injury law, the financial compensation a plaintiff receives after filing their personal injury claim is also called “damages.” The burden of proving damages always rests on plaintiffs and their attorneys. You are entitled to different types of damages in Florida as long as you can prove liability and negligence. You need to… Read More »
Undocumented Immigrants and Post-Accident Rights
As most of us are likely aware, Florida is home to a significant number of undocumented immigrants. As recent as 2016, the Pew Research Center estimated that there were approximately 775,000 undocumented immigrants in the state who comprised 18 percent of the immigrant population and almost four percent of the total state population. And… Read More »
Tour Bus Accident Liability
In a tragic news story, Local 10 News has reported that one person was killed and two others were critically injured when the Las Vegas-based tour bus they were riding in rolled over in northwestern Arizona. The tour bus was heading to the Grand Canyon when the fatal collision happened on a recent Friday… Read More »
