Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What is Premises Liability?
Generally speaking, if you are on the property of another, the owner of that property owes you a duty of care. Premises liability refers to the liability of homeowners, landowners, hotels, apartment complexes, shopping centers, office buildings, and other businesses. To be sure, different types of visitors on different types of properties are owed… Read More »
One Killed, Two Injured in West Boca Car Accident
With the number of drivers on the road, it is no surprise that accidents happen. Being in a car accident can be life changing by leading to in injuries and huge medical bills, or even resulting in death. Recently, one person was killed and two people were injured in a car accident in West… Read More »
What Damages Are Available in Personal Injury Cases?
Being injured can be costly. Medical bills start piling up, you may have lost wages for taking time off of work, or maybe you have been permanently disabled and need to readjust your entire life. There are remedies available to you. If you have been injured, your focus should be healing and getting better,… Read More »
Contingency Fees in Personal Injury Cases
You may have heard the ads claiming that an attorney will represent you for no cost to you. You might be wondering how this works, or thinking that there is a catch and you will owe an attorney a large fee. In personal injury cases in Florida, attorneys operate on a contingency fee basis…. Read More »
IVC Filter Complications and What That Means For You
Undergoing a medical procedure is frightening. You are suddenly left relying your physicians and medical team to perform the necessary procedures to help you heal and not be sick or injured anymore. You might be concerned with a surgeon or nurse making a mistake, but what if there is something wrong with the device… Read More »
The Dos and Don’ts of Social Media and Your Personal Injury Claim
Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram – these are just a few of the social media applications that most people use. A recent study shows that the percentage of the United States population with some form of social media account in 2017 is 81%. You might be wondering what a simple tweet or a Facebook post… Read More »
Florida is Not Doing Enough to Take Care of Seniors
Florida has one of the highest percentages in the United States of senior citizens, but studies show that the state is not taking care of them. After Hurricane Irma, “significant flaws in elder care and protocols and regulations” were unearthed, according to Action News Jax. Following the hurricane, a new rule was put in… Read More »
Compensation After Hernia Surgery
With advancements in medical technology and procedures comes an increase in risk and chance of complications. There is no doubt that modern medicine works ‘miracles’ and high-tech procedures cure and treat thousands of people. Regardless of how improved the medical field has become, however, there are still complications with different procedures or devices that… Read More »
Florida Company Takes on Texting and Driving Issue
It is no secret that texting and driving is one of the most dangerous activities that a driver can engage in. Even so, Florida has some of the most lax texting and driving laws in the country. Recently, a bill that would make texting and driving a primary offense passed in the Florida House… Read More »
Did I Assume the Risk?
There is nothing quite like an adrenaline rush from doing your favorite activity. Do you like skydiving? Riding a rollercoaster? Or maybe you just like going for runs in the neighborhood? People love the thrill of different activities. There is a risk to most things in life, but certain activities carry a higher degree… Read More »
