Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Are the Dangers of Accepting a Quick Settlement Offer?
After suffering injuries in an accident because of another party’s negligence, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against the negligent party and recover compensation. After filing a personal injury claim, it can be tempting to accept a quick settlement offer. While you can settle your personal injury claim at any… Read More »
The Driver Who Rear-Ended Me Was Rear-Ended by the Car That Was Following Them. Who Is Liable for My Damages?
Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience. A car accident can leave you with severe injuries and substantial financial losses. Fortunately, car accident victims in Florida can seek compensation for their injuries and damages from liable parties. In some cases, it is easy to determine who is responsible for the… Read More »
Is Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Coverage Mandatory in Florida?
Being on the road comes with several unique challenges. One of the risks of being on the road is the risk of accidents. Auto insurance can provide financial protection and peace of mind in the event of a collision. Generally, auto insurance is mandatory in Florida. Florida drivers must carry a minimum amount of… Read More »
What Must Be Proven in Order To Recover Punitive Damages in Florida?
After suffering injuries in an accident because of another party’s negligence, you can recover compensation for your injuries and damages. The two most commonly awarded types of damages in Florida personal injury cases are economic and non-economic damages. These damages are called compensatory damages. Compensatory damages are meant to compensate a claimant for the… Read More »
Nominal Damages in Personal Injury Cases
If you are injured because of another party’s negligence, you can file a personal injury claim and recover financial compensation for your injuries and damages. Generally, for a personal injury case to prevail, the claimant must prove that the defendant was negligent, the defendant’s negligence was a direct cause of their injury, and they… Read More »
How To Respond to an Insurance Company’s Low Settlement Offer
Unfortunately, getting fair compensation after an accident that was caused by another party’s negligence can be difficult. Insurance companies are businesses. As such, some insurance companies only focus on making profits. It is quite common for insurance companies to make low settlement offers to personal injury claimants. Fortunately, if an insurance company makes you… Read More »
What To Do After Suffering a Knee Injury in a Car Accident
Car accidents can result in different types of injuries. The knee is one of the body parts at a high risk of injury during a car accident. Nearly all types of car accidents can cause knee injuries, including head-on collisions, rear-end collisions, side collisions, and T-bone accidents. The force of an accident can result… Read More »
Why Should You Hire an Attorney After a Hit and Run Accident?
A hit-and-run is a situation where a driver gets involved in an accident and flees the scene. It is a situation where a driver fails to stop, identify themselves, provide information, and assist the other party, as required by law. Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can be traumatic and confusing. With a hit-and-run… Read More »
What Happens if a Car Accident Claim Exceeds Policy Limits?
Traffic accidents are quite common in the Sunshine State. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), in 2023, there were 393,123 traffic collisions in Florida. While some of the traffic accidents that happen in Florida are unavoidable, most of the accidents are preventable. Most collisions occur due to negligence…. Read More »
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