Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Injured On A Florida Cruise Ship?
Florida is a very popular cruise destination year-round, with several cruises leaving for points in the Caribbean even through October, November, and December. That said, an accident can happen at any time of year, and if it does, you have somewhat limited options as to how to bring suit over your injuries. It is… Read More »
Auto Accidents & Rideshare Cars
Ridesharing companies are very new in Florida, only becoming common within the last few years. Because they have not been around very long, though, the law around rideshare car accidents is somewhat untested. If you are involved in an accident with an Uber or Lyft car, there are a few unique details that your… Read More »
Avoiding Truck Accidents In Inclement Weather
Despite its image of constant sunshine, Florida does have seasons and inclement weather at all points of the year, whether it is rain, snow, or somewhere in between. Florida also has large trucks on the road, rain or shine, and sometimes accidents do occur. If you are driving on Florida roads with trucks in… Read More »
Florida School Bus Crashes
School bus crashes are, on the whole, uncommon. However, they have been on the rise in Florida, and when they do happen, they can cause severe injury or death, especially since many older models still do not have seat belts installed. If you or your child has been injured in an accident involving a… Read More »
Spinal Injuries In Florida
Whether in a car crash or another type of violence, suffering a spinal cord injury can lead to a fundamental alteration in the way a person lives their life, often coming along with significant medical bills and loss of income. It can add insult to injury if the injury was caused by the recklessness… Read More »
Suing An Uninsured Motorist
It is against the law to drive without the required amount of auto insurance in Florida – namely, $10,000 in personal injury protection (PIP) coverage, and $10,000 property damage liability (PDL) coverage – but it is much more common than one might think. Because so many people drive without insurance, the possibility of being… Read More »
What Type Of Visitor Are You?
When you are injured due to the recklessness or negligence of a business owner or landowner, and decide to bring suit to try and recover for your injuries, you would bring that suit under a legal theory called premises liability. In Florida premises liability law, the criteria you have to show in order to… Read More »
Summer In Florida Can Be Dangerous
There is so much to do in the Sunshine State during summertime that it might be understandable that accidents happen. From the beach, to the boardwalk, to the bike path, summer fun can unfortunately end in tragedy, which can be extra painful if it happens due to the negligence of another person. It is… Read More »
Changes In Court May Make Your Case Harder To Win
In late June, the Florida Supreme Court made a significant change to the Florida Evidence Code, which is the law that governs which types of evidence are admissible at trial or not. The testimony of expert witnesses counts as ‘evidence’ in many types of trials, particularly personal injury cases like car accidents and medical… Read More »
Fractured Bones Can Cause Long-Term Disability
If you sustain a broken bone in any kind of accident, it is very common to write it off as a minor injury, given that so many breaks heal with just immobilization. However, some fractures can cause serious long-term injuries, especially if they are not handled appropriately. If you have sustained broken bones because… Read More »
