Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Pedestrian-Vehicle Accidents
An astounding 7,000 pedestrians were killed just last year due to being hit by vehicles. That means that approximately one pedestrian every 75 minutes dies due to a vehicle collision. These accidents are devastating, and they only continue to increase. If you are a pedestrian who has been seriously injured by a vehicle, there… Read More »
Who Can Be Sued For A Truck Accident?
Trucks provide a vital function for our country by transporting goods, however, they also pose a very real risk to all other drivers on the road. Last year, over 5,000 vehicles were involved in accidents with commercial trucks. Semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, dozens more than a standard passenger vehicle. For this… Read More »
Were You Injured Because Someone Was Texting While Driving?
Most drivers do their best to drive safely on roads and highways, which is why it can be especially frustrating when someone ignores traffic rules designed to keep other drivers safe. If you have been injured due to a distracted driver who was texting on the road, you may be struggling to pay your… Read More »
Do I Have A Medical Malpractice Claim?
Doctors undergo a great deal of training in order to be able to provide reliable and life-saving treatment to patients, and as a result, we put a great deal of trust in them. However, that does not mean that they are immune from making mistakes. When the trust we place in doctors and other… Read More »
What Is My Car Accident Claim Worth?
Car accidents can be catastrophic, both physically and financially. In Florida, there are over 3,000 fatal car accidents every year. If you are lucky enough to survive, there is likely a long road to recovery and a large stack of medical bills waiting for you. The cost of a car accident where injury occurs… Read More »
Why You Need To Prove Both Liability And Damages In A Florida Personal Injury Case
There are two key elements of any personal injury case: liability and damages. If you are the plaintiff, you must not only show the defendant caused your injuries, you also need to explain what those injuries were. Indeed, many personal injury cases are tried solely on the issue of damages after the defense concedes… Read More »
How Florida Personal Injury Settlements Can Still Lead To Litigation
Personal injury cases are usually resolved by some sort of settlement. But a settlement is more than a “handshake” agreement. It is a written contract subject to many of the same rules as any other business agreement. And if a dispute arises over the interpretation of a personal injury settlement, a Florida court will… Read More »
Is Taking Away A Patient’s Walker An Act Of “Medical” Negligence?
There is a critical distinction in Florida law between ordinary negligence and “medical negligence,” i.e., medical malpractice. If you are, say, injured in a slip and fall accident at the store, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the owner for negligence. But if you are injured while receiving medical care, the law… Read More »
Does Receiving Medicare Affect My Damages In A Florida Personal Injury Case?
Historically, a negligent driver could not benefit from any “collateral sources” of compensation available to their accident victims. For example, if a drunk driver caused an accident, the victims’ health insurance benefits would not be taken into account when awarding damages in a subsequent personal injury lawsuit. The law basically assumed that the drunk… Read More »
How Florida’s Discovery Rules Can Affect Your Personal Injury Case
In any lawsuit, both sides may be asked to disclose confidential or sensitive information. There are rules that courts must follow in deciding whether to permit discovery of such information by the other party. These rules balance the need for discovery with valid privacy concerns. Appeals Court: Judge Required to Review Defendant’s Medical Records… Read More »
