Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Four Elements of a Successful Personal Injury Claim
Generally speaking, negligence here in the Sunshine State is the failure to use reasonable care, meaning the standard of care that a reasonably careful person would use under like circumstances. When this standard is breached, Florida law allows those who are harmed by the negligence and wrongful actions of someone else to pursue a… Read More »
Why You Must be Up Front with Your Personal Injury Lawyer
Dealing with the implications of an accident is something most of us never worry about, at least until we have a reason to because we have found ourselves injured because of someone else’s negligence. However, life can be totally altered in just a few moments whether from a car accident, a defective product, or… Read More »
How Witness Statements Can Support Your Personal Injury Claim
With thousands of car accidents that occur in the Sunshine State on a yearly basis, there are unfortunately a large number of personal injuries. Many victims of others’ negligence choose to pursue a personal injury claim. However, a successful personal injury case often requires a variety of evidence and witness statements can be a… Read More »
Understanding Wrongful Death in Florida
It is always difficult to lose a loved one. This is even more true when the loss occurs unexpectedly because of the actions of someone else. It can be extremely difficult during this trying time to figure out where to turn and to find motivation to try to move forward whatsoever. While contemplating legal… Read More »
May was National Bike Month – Safely Sharing the Road as Bicyclists
Did you know that the month of May is National Bike Month? During this month, bicyclists throughout the nation celebrate the many benefits of cycling. And here in Florida, with year-round beautiful weather and mild temperatures that are pleasing to local residents and out-of-town visitors alike, it is no surprise that so many people… Read More »
The Tragedy Behind Zantac Lawsuits
If you’ve ever eaten spicy or well-seasoned food, there is a good chance that you have experienced heartburn firsthand and understand how unpleasant this condition can be. It is no surprise that someone who suffers from this condition would seek out a medication that offers relief from it. And when taking a medication, we… Read More »
Understanding Rollover Accidents
In a tragic report published recently by the South Florida Sun Sentinel, it was asserted that a man was killed in a recent Sunday crash after his car rolled over. The 45-year-old Pompano Beach resident perished in a single vehicle accident after he lost control of his car while exiting Interstate 95. For reasons… Read More »
Car Seat Safety for Kids
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), car accidents are consistently one of the leading causes of death for children in this country. In 2017 alone, almost 700 American children ages 12 years old and younger died as occupants in motor vehicle crashes and almost 116,000 more were injured. For this… Read More »
3 Bad Driving Habits to Break Today
In lieu of the thousands of car accidents that occur every year in the Sunshine State, we should all be doing all we can to try to avoid ending up in one. However, bad habits are much easier to form than break and unfortunately, that is also true of the negative behaviors each of… Read More »
How Can Passengers Help Drivers Avoid Car Accidents?
Driving has become so commonplace that many of us don’t give it much thought whatsoever before taking off for our destination. Statistics indicate that the overwhelming majority of American adults regularly drive a car or other vehicle, with 83 percent reporting they do so personally several times a week and well over 60 percent… Read More »
