Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Are The Common Hazards Leading to a Slip and Fall Case
If you were injured on someone else’s property, you may have the right to compensation under premises liability law. You may be facing medical bills, the inability to return to work, lost wages, and even pain and suffering. If your slip and fall injury was due to a hazardous or dangerous condition on someone… Read More »
Wind Damage Property Claims in Florida
If you are in Florida for any amount of time, you know that the state is subject to hurricanes, tornadoes, tropical storms and other types of windstorms that damage both property and homes. In fact, six of the ten costliest hurricanes ever in the United States went through the state of Florida. If you… Read More »
Injured as a Passenger in a Ridesharing Vehicle?
If you have never used a ridesharing service, you have likely at least heard of companies such as Uber and Lyft. With millions of Americans using these ridesharing services every day, they have become a popular mode of transportation. However, these vehicles are just as likely to be in an accident as any other… Read More »
Electronic Medical Records – Do they lead to an increase in Medical Malpractice claims?
Electronic health records (EHRs) are now used by nearly 90% of all medical professionals. However, while these EHRs can save time and facilitate the transfer of information, EHRs are also a contributing factor to negligence, leading to an increase in medical malpractice lawsuits. Lawsuits that name EHRs as the reason for medical malpractice has… Read More »
Have You Been Injured In A Scaffolding Accident?
As stated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the number of tragic deaths suffered in the construction industry is significantly higher than every other industry in the United States. Most construction accident fatalities have been found to be attributed to workers falling from high altitudes. Numerous construction worksites throughout Florida have to… Read More »
Car Accidents While Backing Out
Over 60,000 accidents and 500 fatalities happen annually in garages and parking lots. Both cars and trucks have numerous blind spots that make pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles invisible to drivers that fail to check their surroundings before proceeding to reverse. Backover Accidents Backover accidents happen when a vehicle is reversing and hits a… Read More »
Injured In A Grocery Store?
Grocery stores are a central point for shoppers all around the state of Florida. Patrons of grocery stores depend on them to purchase food and other necessities they need. Yet most grocery store shoppers never realize how dangerous shopping can be. The typical grocery store has many dangers and unsuspecting patrons are often hurt… Read More »
Injuries That Result From Vaping To Be Aware Of
Vaping is not as safe as vaping companies commonly have led users to believe. Recent research and investigations have demonstrated that the possible damage from vaping may be equal to or even more harmful than traditional cigarettes. Scientists and doctors believe that vaping can even cause the DNA of users to change, not to… Read More »
What Is Road Rash?
Motorcyclists often ride with minimal protection. When an accident takes place, motorcyclists can be tossed off their bikes in an instant. Or even worse, a rider may be fiercely dragged along the road for far distances. In either situation, motorcyclists commonly suffer for road rash. Road rash is one of the most painful and… Read More »
How to Protect Your Child in the Event of a Car Accident
We depend on automobiles to get every day, but never really consider how dangerous driving can be. It is never enjoyable thinking or planning for a worst-case scenario such as a car accident. However, both proper planning and prevention can make a huge difference in protecting your family. Car crashes often cause severe injuries… Read More »
