Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Determining Liability in a Dog Bite Accident
Dogs are often considered “part of the family,” so when a dog bites you, the owners are hesitant to take the blame. After all, you must have “provoked” the dog in some way for it to bite you, because biting is “out of character” for the family pet. Unfortunately though, animals tend to do… Read More »
Am I Liable for a Trespasser’s Injuries in West Palm Beach, Florida?
In West Palm Beach, Florida, you have a one in 21 chance of becoming the victim of a crime on your property. For every 1,000 West Palm Beach residents, 46.67 are at risk for becoming the victims of burglary, theft, or motor vehicle theft, while the national median is just 26 individuals per 1,000…. Read More »
How to Sue an Uninsured Driver in an Orlando Car Accident
Dealing with uninsured vehicle drivers can be extremely frustrating, as not only is it Florida law to carry both property damage liability insurance (PDL) and personal injury protection (PIP), but also, uninsured drivers make it difficult to file a personal injury claim and collect the damages you rightly deserve in the event of an… Read More »
Are You Liable for Another Individual’s Reckless Driving?
In most car accidents, liability falls on one of two people: driver of car A, or driver of car B. It is assumed that either one or both of the driver’s negligence was the cause of the accident, and so a car accident personal injury case is built around the assumption that either driver… Read More »
Who Is Liable for Swimming Pool Related Accidents in Miami, Florida?
From 2005 to 2014, there were 3,536 fatal unintentional, pool-related drownings in the United States. That is the equivalent to approximately 10 deaths per day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Florida is leading the nation in the number of fatal unintentional drownings in swimming pools, with the death rate of… Read More »
Should You Settle Your Car Accident Claim, or Take it to Court?
If you were involved in a car accident in which you sustained multiple serious injuries, you may be intent on receiving just compensation for your damages right away. In order to do so, you may be tempted to settle with the other party before ever even filing a claim. However, is settlement the best… Read More »
Proving Damages in a Personal Injury Suit Against the Government
When an individual injures themselves on city property, they more often than not assume that the injury was a result of their own carelessness. If the injury occurred as a result of an unfilled pothole, unclear signage, or unforeseeable hazards on city property though, then the injured individual is not at fault—the city is…. Read More »
How To Put a Value On Your Injury
In order to file a personal injury claim against any individual or entity, you must first determine how much money you seek to gain for your damages. Many individuals struggle with this aspect of filing their claim, as they do not want to ask for too much in the event that the jury will… Read More »
How to Prove That a Faulty Product Was the Cause of Your Injury
We all remember the 1992 lawsuit against McDonald’s, in which 79-year-old Stella Liebeck sued the fast food giant after she spilled hot coffee on herself and suffered third degree burns. She was awarded nearly $3 million in punitive damages for the injuries she suffered and the medical expenses she accrued. While many people scoffed… Read More »
When Lack of Road Construction Signs Leads to Injury and Automobile Destruction
Imagine driving along the interstate – a route you take every day – confident in your driving, your knowledge of the road, and the ability of the drivers surrounding you, when all of a sudden…your lane ends. Instead of the open third lane you are used to, you are met with a wall of… Read More »