Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Report Unsafe Truck Drivers
Every year, hundreds of thousands of trucks are involved in accidents in the United States of America. Because trucks often weigh 20 to 30 times as much as passenger vehicles, truck accidents can be extremely dangerous. If a truck accident does not result in death, there is a high chance it will result in… Read More »
Does Your Personal Injury Attorney Have Your Best Interests In Mind?
Being an accident victim is not easy. After an accident, you have to, among other things, take time to seek medical treatment, get your car fixed (if you were in a car accident), and miss valuable time from work. Fortunately, if another party’s negligence caused your accident, you can file a personal injury claim… Read More »
How Personal Injury Attorneys Use Questioning To Obtain Information
Several things are vital to our success as personal injury attorneys. Among the things that are crucial to our success is effective communication. And among the most critical communication skills to master as a personal injury attorney is asking questions effectively. As personal injury attorneys, to increase our chances of achieving positive outcomes for… Read More »
Can You File A Florida Wrongful Death Claim If The Victim Was Partially At-Fault For The Accident?
One of the worst things in life is losing a loved one. It is especially heartbreaking when you lose a loved one because of the negligence of another party. In Florida, when someone dies because of the negligence of another party, it is considered a wrongful death. According to Florida Statute 768.19, when a… Read More »
What Makes A Strong Personal Injury Claim?
This is one of the common questions clients and potential clients ask us here at The Pendas Law Firm. First, we wish to emphasize that no personal injury cases are better than others. At The Pendas Law Firm, we will always fight hard for all our clients to recover the compensation they deserve. That… Read More »
What Is The Average Settlement For Amputation?
Amputation is the removal of a limb. It can be a life-changing experience affecting a person’s ability to work, move, be independent, or socialize. Amputations arise because of various reasons. For instance, a doctor may perform amputation to treat a disease like cancer. Amputations also result from traumatic/catastrophic injuries. Estimates suggest that traumatic injuries… Read More »
Common Causes Of Intersection Accidents
When people think of motor vehicle accidents, they often think of highways and other open roads. However, intersections can also be dangerous. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), over 50 percent of fatal and injury crashes happen at or near intersections. Many accidents at intersections are side-impact/T-bone collisions. This is a crash where… Read More »
How Vehicle Maintenance Can Prevent Accidents
As a vehicle owner, you rely on your car to get to work, school, hospital, travel, and visit dear ones. One of the most crucial things you can do as a vehicle owner is to maintain your vehicle regularly. Maintaining your car can help increase safety on the road. Florida car accidents happen for… Read More »
After A Car Accident, Should You Talk To A Lawyer First Before Talking To The Insurance Company?
No driver wants to think about getting into a car accident. But the truth is that car accidents are quite common. According to the FLHSMV, in 2022, there were over 388,000 traffic crashes in Florida. Because of how common car accidents are, it is crucial that you are aware of what you should do… Read More »
Can I Still File A Claim If I Didn’t See A Doctor Immediately After My Car Accident?
After a car accident, some people put off seeking medical attention for various reasons. For example, some people do not see a doctor immediately after a car accident because they believe they are uninjured. Unfortunately, delaying seeing a doctor after a car accident can cause problems if you decide to pursue a personal injury… Read More »