Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Risks of the Road for Bicyclists
Local 10 News recently reported that a bicyclist was killed in a collision with an SUV in Hollywood. The bicyclist, identified only as a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene while the female driver was taken to a local hospital. Photographs from the accident show a mangled bicycle and authorities… Read More »
Steps to Take After Being Injured By a Drunk Driver
There’s no way around it – drinking and driving is a bad idea. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has asserted that almost 30 people in the United States die in drunk driving crashes on a daily basis, a staggering number that means there is a death every 50 minutes. Intoxicated drivers are a… Read More »
So You’ve Been Involved in an Accident and the Other Driver Doesn’t Want to Go Through Insurance?
In some cases, the other driver will immediately admit to fault at the scene of the accident which may initially give you a sense of relief as you realize you won’t be fighting a battle to prove liability. But then, the follow up statement comes: “Because of *blank*, we don’t need to get the… Read More »
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Florida?
Every state has its own deadlines for filing a lawsuit for a personal injury and the Sunshine State is no different. And if you are injured in one of the hundreds of thousands of accidents that occur in Florida every year, it is understandable why you’d want to begin a personal injury claim. After… Read More »
What You Post on Social Media Can Harm Your Personal Injury Claim
Social media platforms are undeniably a major source of news, information, and entertainment these days. Astoundingly, there are close to 4.2 billion hits to social media on a monthly basis which means that almost half of the people on the planet are social media users. And on Twitter, for example, users produce over 6,000… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Going to the Emergency Room After an Accident
While driving is a convenient way to move from one place to another, this doesn’t override the fact that climbing behind the wheel of a car also means engaging in behavior that carries the risk of ending in a serious car accident. And any time you are injured in a car accident, there is… Read More »
Can I Trust the Insurance Adjuster to Fairly Handle My Post-Accident Claim?
While statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that over 40,000 people are fatally injured in car accidents every year, many more accident victims survive only to battle a slew of injuries and the ongoing problems associated with them. If you have been in an automobile accident including one of… Read More »
Car Accident Personal Injury Claim Mistakes to Avoid
None of us leave home expecting to be involved in an accident but unfortunately, even if you follow proper traffic laws, someone else’s negligence can still result in you being involved in a car accident that leaves you injured. Your first concern if you find yourself involved in one of the hundreds of thousands… Read More »
Why Everyone Should Wear a Seat Belt
Despite the fact that motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the United States and right here in Florida, many people still don’t use a seat belt on every car ride. Sadly, some drivers and passengers disregard the fact that statistics continue to confirm that the simple action of wearing one… Read More »
Safety Tips for Sharing the Road With Large Trucks
If you get a bit anxious when driving next to or behind large trucks such as 18 wheelers, you aren’t alone and this is totally understandable. These vehicles tower over us and many of us have also witnessed them drift over the line into our own lanes which can be scary. After all, truck… Read More »
