Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Pharmaceutical Drug Liability
Accutane was on the market for 27 years before it was recalled for causing birth defects, miscarriages, and premature births. Over 7,000 lawsuits were filed against the manufacturer, one netting more than $10 million. Darvon & Darvocet was on the market for 55 years before it was recalled in 2010 for causing heart toxicity…. Read More »
Deadly Drug Interactions Increasing Cause of Medical Malpractice Claims
It is no secret that the pharmaceutical companies routinely create one drug that stops X symptoms, but that creates Y and Z symptoms. They then create another drug to counteract those symptoms, and so on and so forth. Because of this, when an individual is prescribed one medication for their medical condition, they end… Read More »
Understanding Concussions and the Aftermath
A concussion is a type of brain injury that results from a blow or jolt to the head. Though concussions are usually non-fatal, the effects of a concussion can be very serious, and can cause ongoing permanent damage for the victim. A person might sustain a concussion from a number of accidents, ranging from… Read More »
West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyer Addresses 4 FAQs Regarding Insurance Adjusters and the Claims Process
If you recently filed a personal injury claim, you will have to deal a significant amount with insurance adjusters—from both your own insurance company and the defendant’s insurance company. No matter whose insurance adjuster it is, the individual assessing your case is going to try very hard to reduce your injuries so that your… Read More »
Who Is Liable When A Car Accident Is Caused By Poor Road Conditions?
In a typical Florida car accident, it is fairly easy to determine liability, especially in rear-end collisions and right-of-way accidents. However, sometimes no one person is at fault, and instead, a pothole, lack of signage, or missing guardrails can be the cause of a serious accident or injury. In these instances, the victims of… Read More »
Beware: Drowsy Driving Accidents Increase in Numbers Each Year
More and more car accidents in Orlando, FL are the result of sleeping drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 100,000 auto accidents are the result of a driver falling asleep behind the wheel each year. Those 100,000 accidents are the cause of approximately 1,500 deaths and over 70,000 injuries. The… Read More »
Should You Resolve Your Personal Injury Case Out of Court?
Accidents happen, and when they do, they have the potential to be devastating. Serious injuries can result in high medical bills, lost wages, and ongoing pain and suffering. To compensate for these damages, Florida law allows for individuals to file a claim against the liable individual. When a claim is filed, it can either… Read More »
Deck the Halls, But Don’t Get Hurt!
According to the U.S. Product Safety Commission, there are approximately 15,000 injuries during the months of November and December resulting directly from holiday decorating activities. Since 2009, there were an estimated 12,000 emergency room visits due to falls from ladders, broken ornaments, house fires, and other common decorating accidents. At The Pendas Law Firm,… Read More »
Proving a Causal Link Between Whistleblowing and Your Termination
Believe it or not, one of the first major instances of whistleblowing occurred way back before major corporations and billion dollar deals were even a thing, in 1773. Benjamin Franklin exposed confidential letters that proved that the governor of Massachusetts misled Parliament to promote a military buildup in the new world. The governor was… Read More »
What Does Personal Injury Protection Cover?
Personal injury protection insurance is not required in most states, much less available in most states. However, it is both required and available in Florida. According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida drivers are required to carry a minimum of $10,000 personal injury protection (PIP). While PIP is required for Florida drivers,… Read More »