Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why It’s Important To Be Honest With Your Florida Lawyer
After being injured in a slip and fall event or car accident, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Particularly if you feel guilty about something you were doing at the time of the event or of your past behavior. But if you have high medical expenses and are facing a long… Read More »
Do You Know About The Different Types Of Bone Fractures?
Bone breaks range in scope, some can heal relatively quickly while others require surgeries and hospital stays. While you do what you can to avoid breaking a bone, fractures are common. According to one report, the average person will experience at least one bone break over the course of their life. Fractures can happen… Read More »
What You Should Know About Florida School Bus Collisions And Damage Recovery
School buses are different from passenger cars. They are much larger and there are different safety standards and protocols in place to protect riders. Some school buses and other transportation vehicles do not have seat belts, for example. Then, when there is an accident, it is possible people are thrown from their seats and… Read More »
What Are Some Physical Driving Distractions Beyond Cell Phones?
While cellphones and other digital devices can distract drivers, there are other forms of distracted driving as well. Unfortunately, accidents happen every day because drivers take their attention off the road. There are even examples of drivers physically moving their body out of their driving position. When this happens, it may be referred to… Read More »
Involved In A U-Turn Clearwater Car Crash?
Everyone who drives on a regular basis has seen individuals make reckless U-turns time and again. Unexpectedly moving a vehicle, turning it 180 degrees and then driving in another direction, is one way erratic drivers can create confusion and cause accidents. It can be hard for other drivers to respond safely and quickly when… Read More »
What Is the Importance of Keeping Medical Records for a Florida Personal Injury Claim?
It is common for individuals to keep their medical information from the view of others. After all, our healthcare records are private. But if you are involved in a personal injury claim, it may be advantageous to share part of your health history with an insurance claims adjuster. If another person or entity was… Read More »
Florida Car Crashes and Child Car Seats, What To Be Aware Of
Being in a car crash can be terrifying, and having your family in the car can add to stress and worries. If children were in the car when you were in an accident, you may be unsure if you should replace the child car restraints and booster seats. Each situation is unique. After all,… Read More »
Florida Personal Injury Claims Involving Medicare Recipients
If you sustained injuries because another was reckless, compensation may be possible. When negligence leads to a Florida car crash, a personal injury claim or lawsuit is likely. This is true for Medicare recipients, individuals with private coverage, and people with no health insurance at all. In many instances, Medicare recipients are seniors, they… Read More »
Ways an Insurance Company Avoids Paying a Florida Claim
After an injury, you may believe that you will easily obtain financial compensation from an insurance company. Ideally that is true, but there are times when an insurance company will resist payouts because they do not believe it is a figure they should pay and they want to protect their bottom line. After all,… Read More »
Can Rush Hour Traffic Lead to Car Crashes?
When traveling during peak travel hours, there are more vehicles on the roads and highways, leading to greater risks. While there are steps you can take to drive as safely as possible, there are times when accidents are more likely. Sometimes through no fault of your own. If you were in a rush hour… Read More »
