Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Common Are Traumatic Brain Injuries After Motor Vehicle Accidents?
A traumatic brain injury is an injury that arises after the head or body suffers a violent jolt or blow. A TBI can also occur after an object penetrates brain tissue. For example, if a shattered piece of skull goes through brain tissue, a person could suffer a traumatic brain injury. According to the… Read More »
Common Neck Injuries After A Motor Vehicle Accident
Often, when people think about neck injuries in a motor vehicle accident, they think about whiplash. Indeed, whiplash is the most common neck injury in motor vehicle accidents. However, it is not the only neck injury that can arise after a motor vehicle accident. Motor vehicle accidents cause many other neck injuries that require… Read More »
What To Expect From An Auto Accident Settlement
If you have suffered injuries in an auto accident because of the negligence of another party, you have the right to file an auto accident claim against the negligent party’s insurance company and recover compensation. Indeed, an auto accident settlement cannot undo the harm that has already been done, but it can help you… Read More »
Some Important Facts To Know About Florida’s Texting And Driving Laws
The road rules that apply when you are behind the wheel are constantly changing. Therefore, it is crucial that you always remain informed. If you get injured in a car accident because of another driver, their violation of the law might be substantial evidence in your personal injury case. For example, if you are… Read More »
How To Find Out The Other Driver’s Insurance Information After A Car Accident
After being involved in an auto accident with another driver, there are several things you need to do. For example, you need to call law enforcement officers and an ambulance to the accident scene if you are injured. It is also crucial that you obtain the other driver’s insurance information. Getting the other driver’s… Read More »
5 Signs You Should Hire A Car Accident Attorney
Some car accident cases can be settled with ease without the involvement of a car accident attorney. However, other car accident cases are complex and should not be handled without an attorney. After being in a Florida car accident, you might be wondering whether you should hire a car accident attorney. Unfortunately, knowing when… Read More »
Steps To Take After Your West Palm Beach Car Accident
According to the FLHSMV, in 2021, 401,183 traffic crashes occurred in Florida. A good number of these accidents occurred in West Palm Beach. Unfortunately, a car accident can be a source of pain (both physically and emotionally) and financial strain. However, the good news is that after being in a car accident in West… Read More »
How Much Compensation Will I Recover In My Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Claim?
According to the FLHSMV, in 2021, Broward county saw more than 41,000 traffic crashes with over 23,000 injuries reported. Auto accidents that involve injuries can be devastating. Fortunately, if you suffered injuries in a car accident in Fort Lauderdale because of another party’s negligent act(s), you can file a personal injury claim and recover… Read More »
Do I Have A Personal Injury Claim If I Was Injured In A Parked Car?
When someone is injured in a car accident in Florida because of another driver’s negligence, they have the right to file a personal injury claim and recover compensation. But do you have a personal injury claim if you were injured in a parked car? Well, if you were injured in a parked car in… Read More »
Coping With Losing A Loved One In A Motor Vehicle Accident
Firstly, if you lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident, we are sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, motor vehicle accident deaths happen quite often. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 1.3 million people die yearly from road accidents. If your loved one died after being in an auto accident, you… Read More »