Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Will My Pre-existing Injury Hurt My Car Accident Injury Claim?
Of the over 395,000 people that are injured in car accidents every year here in the Sunshine State, many individuals were already dealing with a condition or injury to their body. This is also known as a “pre-existing condition”. And while no one can control the physical problems they already suffered from prior to… Read More »
Understanding Common Airbag Injuries
Accidents are a major source of injuries and death to Americans, including here in the Sunshine State where over 395,000 people are injured in accidents on an annual basis. To combat this, over the past few decades, air bags have been implemented as standard equipment designed to save lives in the unfortunate case of… Read More »
Replacing a Car Seat After an Accident
Choosing from and understanding the different types of child car seats on the market today can be an overwhelming process in light of all the variety available. Regardless of the one you choose for your little one, the good news is that the proper use of child car seats is one of the simplest… Read More »
Preventing Head-On Collisions
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that a head-on collision has left one person dead and two others injured. An 81-year-old Pembroke Pines woman did not survive the accident in which her vehicle struck an 18-year-old Hollywood woman who remains hospitalized. The elderly woman reportedly lost control of the Toyota RAV4 she was… Read More »
The Dangers of Drowsy Truck Drivers
This time of year, the holiday package rush has started and this is one of many reasons why there are so many commercial truck drivers on the road. This is the beginning of the season during which trucker drivers will be expected to work even longer hours than usual while trekking on long journeys… Read More »
Understanding Whiplash Injuries
Of all the injuries that can result from a car accident, whiplash is undoubtedly one of the most common. In fact, about 1 million people suffer from whiplash injuries each year and almost all of these injuries are related to minor car crashes. And even though whiplash is one of the most common injuries,… Read More »
Why You Should Stop Running Red Lights
Every driver knows that you aren’t supposed to run red lights because doing so is against the law. However, there is another aspect – running red lights can be extremely dangerous and lead to tragic results as outlined in a recent news story. The Palm Beach Post recently reported that a 21-year-old driver caused… Read More »
Avoiding Accidents as a Bicyclist
Local 10 News recently reported that a bicyclist was struck by a Palm Beach County school bus on a recent Tuesday morning in Delray Beach. Fortunately, there were no children on the bus at the time of the early morning accident, which closed down the roadway for several hours during the crash investigation. Authorities… Read More »
Avoiding Child Driveway Backover Accidents
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that a 1-year-old child died in a tragic accident after a car backed over him in his driveway while he was playing. Authorities said the toddler’s uncle was backing out the driveway when he felt a bump and heard yelling. The driver then got out of the… Read More »
JUUL Dangers and Lawsuits
Over the last few years, vaping, or e-cigarette use, has increased dramatically across the country and here in the State of Florida. However, vaping, particularly among teens, is a rapidly growing concern. Between 2011 and 2015, vaping reportedly increased by 900 percent among American high schoolers. And in 2018, one in four Florida high… Read More »
