Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Types of Negligence in Personal Injury Cases
Often, personal injury claims are the result of negligence. In legal terms, negligence typically occurs when someone fails to exercise a reasonable amount of care that a reasonably prudent person would have exercised under the same circumstances and causes harm. This is referred to as “ordinary negligence.” Often, when you hear the term “negligence”… Read More »
What Is a Personal Injury Case Worth in Florida in 2024?
After suffering a severe injury in Florida due to another party’s negligence, you have the right to file a personal injury claim against the negligent party and recover compensation. If you’ve recently suffered a severe injury because of someone else’s negligence, you may have questions about the amount of compensation available to you through… Read More »
What if the Other Driver in a Car Accident Denies Liability?
It is bad enough to deal with the consequences of another driver’s negligence. It can be frustrating to deal with vehicle repairs and medical bills. The situation can get more frustrating when the other driver denies liability. Fortunately, if you are in a Florida car accident and the other driver refuses to accept responsibility… Read More »
What To Do if the At-Fault Driver’s Insurance Company Refuses To Pay
When you are involved in a Florida car accident because of another driver’s negligence, the negligent driver’s insurance company is responsible for your injuries and damages. An at-fault driver’s insurance company is responsible for all your accident-related damages, including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and vehicle repair costs. Unfortunately, sometimes, insurance companies… Read More »
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Personal Injury Attorney in Florida in 2024?
Your life can change instantly when you suffer injuries in an accident because of another party’s negligence. You could be facing substantial medical expenses, lost wages, and the uncertainty of the future. Fortunately, Florida law allows victims of negligence to recover compensation from at-fault parties through personal injury claims. If you have a personal… Read More »
How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take To Settle in Florida? (For 2024)
You recently suffered a severe injury because of another party’s fault. You know that the negligent party is responsible for your losses and damages. Now, you are wondering how long it will take to recover compensation. It is understandable to want to know how long you have to wait to receive compensation. Unfortunately, there… Read More »
What Are the Dangers of Lane Weaving?
In Florida, it is not against the law to change lanes. Drivers are allowed to change lanes when it is safe to do so, using proper signals and ensuring they leave adequate distance between vehicles. However, changing lanes erratically or improperly can be considered a traffic violation. Lane weaving is one act that is… Read More »
Can Intersection Camera Footage Help My Car Accident Case?
If you were involved in a car accident near an intersection camera, you may be wondering if the footage from the camera can help your compensation claim. If your accident was caught on an intersection camera, the footage from the camera is most likely admissible in your case. The intersection camera recording may be… Read More »
Benefits of a Contingency Fee Arrangement
Some attorneys charge hourly fees, and others require clients to pay retainer fees. When it comes to personal injury lawyers, most of them work on a contingency fee arrangement. A contingency fee arrangement offers several benefits to personal injury victims. In this article, we discuss the meaning of a contingency fee arrangement and the… Read More »
How Do I Know if a Settlement Offer is Fair?
If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by another party’s negligence, you can file a personal injury claim with the negligent party’s insurance company and recover financial compensation. When dealing with a personal injury claim, one of your biggest concerns may be how to tell if the settlement offer made… Read More »