Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Differentiating Between Compensatory Damages And Punitive Damages
After suffering injuries in Florida due to another party’s negligence, you might be qualified to recover damages in a personal injury claim. “Damages” is defined as the amount of money you are owed after another party breaches a duty or violates some right and causes you harm. Most people are entitled to compensatory damages…. Read More »
Signs You Hired The Right Personal Injury Attorney
When hiring an attorney to help you with your personal injury claim, it is not enough to hire any attorney. You need to hire the right attorney. Hiring the wrong personal injury attorney can prevent you from recovering the monetary damages you deserve. Hiring the wrong personal injury attorney can prevent you from recovering… Read More »
What Causes Jackknife Truck Accidents?
For the most part, truck drivers move from one place to another without an accident happening. However, truck accidents are on the rise. According to the National Safety Council, in 2020, 107,000 large trucks were involved in accidents that resulted in an injury, and 4,965 people were killed in large-truck crashes. A jackknife truck… Read More »
What You Should Know About Insurance Adjusters And Your Injury Claim
When you suffer injuries in an accident, you have the right to file a claim against the negligent party and recover damages. As part of the personal injury claim process, you will have to deal with an insurance adjuster. Insurance adjusters may have different job titles, but all do the same job. If you… Read More »
Who Is At Fault In A T-bone Accident?
T-bone collisions happen quite a lot in the state of Florida. It is called a T-bone accident because, when this accident occurs, the vehicles involved form a letter T. A T-bone accident can also be referred to as a broadside or side-impact accident. Often, T-bone accidents happen at intersections. However, such an accident can… Read More »
I Was In A Car Accident In Orlando, What Should I Do?
After suffering injuries in an Orlando car accident, it is possible to handle your car accident case alone. However, it is advisable to hire a car accident attorney. If you do not hire a car accident attorney, the insurance company might give you less than you deserve. You might not know that you are… Read More »
What Happens To Your Body In A Rollover Accident?
Any type of car accident can be hard on the human body. However, some types of car accidents have a higher risk of life-threatening and permanent injuries. Some accidents have a higher fatality rate than others. Rollover accidents are among the types of car accidents with a higher risk of life-threatening and permanent injuries…. Read More »
5 Tips To Avoid Car Accidents In Florida During The Summer Season
Florida is referred to as the “Sunshine State” because of the abundance of sunny weather. However, Florida roads seem to be more crowded during the summer season. This is primarily because most schools throughout the country are out for the summer, so many families choose to come to Florida for vacation. During the summer… Read More »
Driving Safely Through A Roundabout
According to the IIHS, roundabouts improve traffic flow and are a safer alternative to traffic signals and stop signs. Also, according to the IIHS, roundabouts are generally safer for pedestrians. However, the reality is that drivers are at times intimated by roundabouts and are unsure how to drive safely through them. If you are… Read More »
Do I Have A Claim If My Florida Car Accident Happened During Bad Weather?
When a Florida car accident happens during bad weather, it is normal for the drivers involved to think that the weather is entirely to blame for the accident. But is this really the case? Is bad weather to blame when a car accident happens? And do you have a claim if your Florida car… Read More »