Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Physical Therapy Can Help After an Accident
Becoming involved in a car accident can happen in the blink of an eye. However, for many people the pain and complications from the resulting injuries last much longer and can take significant amounts of time to improve. To try to help you with the recovery process, your health care providers will likely prescribe… Read More »
The Disturbing New Data About Increasing Accidents and Decreasing Police Presence on I-95
While car accidents can and do happen throughout the Sunshine State, none of us look forward to traveling along Interstate 95 (I-95) here in South Florida. And if it seems like another car accident has taken place on that particular stretch of highway every time you blink, this is unfortunately not a part of… Read More »
Has Your Driving Gotten Rusty During COVID? Safety Reminders You Should Know
Any time you return to driving after taking a break from it can be an intimidating experience. As the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions have been eased across many cities in Florida, many people are venturing out on the road for longer journeys than they have been attempting over the last few months. After all, for… Read More »
Benefits of Hiring a Florida Personal Injury Attorney
Following an unexpected personal injury, you are probably struggling to understand your next steps even if you have decided you want to pursue a personal injury lawsuit. You should initially obtain medical help as soon as you know that you have been hurt in an accident. After getting the treatment you need, you should… Read More »
The Dangers of Florida Road Trips
Many aspects of life that a lot of us were used to have changed or stopped since the COVID-19 pandemic started. But one thing that hasn’t changed and has instead been magnified over the last few months is the fact that Americans are eager to hit the road to capture the last slivers of… Read More »
Understanding Personal Injury Law Practice Areas
People are injured every day in a wide variety of circumstances that occur simply because of an accident. In fact, statistics published by the National Safety Council indicate that an American is killed accidentally every three minutes by an occurrence that was preventable. And while not intentional, many of these injuries, both fatal and… Read More »
Understanding the Risks for Teen Bicyclists
Sadly, Local 10 News recently reported that a teen bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Bal Harbour early on a recent weekend evening. According to Miami-Dade police, the 14-year-old boy was crossing Collins Avenue around 6 p.m. when he was struck by a car traveling northbound. Authorities have asserted that the driver… Read More »
What it Means if Your Car Is Totaled
According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, first responders recently had to airlift a 65-year-old man to a local hospital after he was found semi-conscious in his car, which was totaled in the crash. The man apparently lost control of his vehicle while on the northbound ramp of I-75 to westbound I-75 in Weston,… Read More »
The Perks of Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic For Your Personal Injury Claim
The coronavirus pandemic has presented a global challenge unlike any we’ve ever seen. Among many other changes in our lives, telemedicine and virtual care have quickly become important tools in being able to continue obtaining medical treatment following a Florida car accident or other incident resulting from someone’s wrongdoing or negligence. And as recently… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Parking Lot Accidents
Most of us are likely aware that despite our best efforts, we could find ourselves involved in one of Florida’s many car accidents while traveling along one of the state’s scenic roadways. However, in contrast with collisions that occur while a vehicle is traveling, accidents can actually occur while a car is not moving… Read More »
