Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Does My Employer Compensate Me for Workplace Accidents?
If you have been injured while at work, the term “workers’ compensation” has probably been mentioned. Do you know what that means? What type of compensation is available to employees who are injured are the job? What do Florida regulations say about workers’ compensation? Leifer & Ramirez can answer all of these questions and… Read More »
What is Negligence?
You might hear the word negligence in many situations. Someone could be describing an individual who was negligent in a car accident. Or someone who was negligent in their actions and caused themselves, or another, to be injured. But what exactly is negligence? Negligence is “a failure to behave with the level of care… Read More »
There Are No Winners in a DUI Accident
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a dangerous and potentially fatal thing to do. Not only is it putting your life at risk, but also the lives of others. Florida legislatures and police officers are working hard to curb the amount of alcohol-related accidents that occur. Recently, a Florida woman was arrested for… Read More »
Are There Defenses to Distracted Driving?
Driving is so common that many people stop thinking about how dangerous it can be. Because of this danger, it is important to keep driving safe the top priority on the road. Distracted driving is a major problem. Florida is the second-worst state for distracted driving. According to a study by the Centers for… Read More »
What is the Floridas Crimes Compensation Act?
If you have been injured in an accident, the last thing you want to worry about is paying for treatments, doctors’ visits, or other accident related expenses. You have contacted an attorney, are in the throes of litigation, but still need assistance to be able to pay these added expenses. What options are available… Read More »
What Should I Do If I Was In A Hit-and Run?
No one wants to be involved in a car accident. You must deal with insurance, injuries, other parties, and a whole host of issues. What could be worse than this? Being involved in a hit-and-run. Did another car hit you and just take off? Was your vehicle damaged while you were away from your… Read More »
Medical Malpractice and the Remedies Available to You
Was your healthcare improperly mishandled? Was there medical malpractice? The experienced medical malpractice attorneys at Leifer & Ramirez can help you. Being in the hospital, or visiting a doctor, can be scary. Being mistreated or cared for only makes that frightening experience worse. We can answer all your questions and find out what the… Read More »
Florida Goes Easy on Texting Drivers While Crashes Mount
You’ve seen the commercials: a family member of a person who was killed in a car accident while texting and driving. You know it is dangerous to text and drive and there are reports after reports of injuries and accidents as a result of it. Most states are incredibly strict with their texting and… Read More »
Venturing Into the Outdoors? Follow these Tips to Prevent Dog Bites
When Florida residents go outside to play, walk or jog, most don’t think about the possibility of being bit by a dog. However, dogs sometimes get loose from their homes. Some free-roaming dogs are strays. Runners are prone to dog bites because a dog’s instinct is to go after prey, and prey runs. In… Read More »
Two Killed in Hit and Run Accident
A crash on the turnpike in the Miami-Dade area led to a separate hit and run accident and stolen vehicle case. A father and son were victims in the crash, which happened on the morning of February 9 on State Road 836. The 34-year-old son was driving east on SR-836 when he hit a… Read More »
