Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Tips To Help You Avoid Intersection Accidents
At intersections, there are many road users and multiple changes of direction. Because of this, intersection accidents are quite common. It is estimated that over 50% of all fatal and injury traffic crashes happen at or near intersections. Accidents that occur at or near intersections include rear-end accidents, T-bone accidents, head-on collisions, and multiple-car… Read More »
Understanding The Settlement Check Process In A Florida Personal Injury Case
After suffering an injury in Florida because of another party’s fault, you can file a claim against the at-fault party and recover damages. After winning your case, you will be awarded a settlement check for your damages. This check covers your economic, non-economic, and, depending on the specifics of your case, even punitive damages…. Read More »
What Should You Do When The At-Fault Party’s Insurer Asks For Your Medical Records?
Medical records are crucial after you suffer injuries in an accident because of another person’s negligence. Your medical records can help you establish a connection between your injuries and the accident. These records can help you prove the severity of your injuries. However, if you are in the middle of a personal injury case… Read More »
What Should You Do If The At-fault Party’s Insurance Company Denies Your Personal Injury Claim?
After suffering injuries in Florida in an accident because of another party’s fault, you might think that recovering compensation will be easy. But the reality is that the process of recovering compensation after filing a personal injury claim against an at-fault party’s insurance company can be quite complicated. This is especially true if yours… Read More »
Driving While Using Social Media Is A Dangerous Distracted Driving Behavior
Billions of people across the globe are active on social media, with a good number of these people being social media addicts. Usually, you will find social media addicts using social media everywhere, including in their cars when driving. Unfortunately, using social media while driving is the newest deadly trend. The use of social… Read More »
Risky Behaviors Pedestrians Engage In That Increase The Risk Of Accidents
According to the National Safety Council, pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. This is because pedestrians do not have any meaningful protection. If an accident happens between a vehicle and a pedestrian, usually what follows is death or severe injuries. In Florida, many pedestrian accidents happen because of driver negligence. For example, pedestrian… Read More »
Arm And Elbow Pain After A Florida Car Accident
Unfortunately, even when wearing a seatbelt, a car accident can still result in serious injuries. The reality is that, as much as seatbelts are designed to keep you safe in the event of a crash, there is only much a seatbelt can do to prevent your body, especially your arm or elbow, from sustaining… Read More »
Is Jaywalking Unlawful In Florida?
Jaywalking accidents are a serious and fatal problem in Florida. While there are states that have jaywalking laws and consider jaywalking illegal, the rules are not so clear in Florida. Some people assume that jaywalking is illegal. But is this habit really unlawful? Defining Jaywalking Before answering the question, “Is jaywalking unlawful in Florida?”… Read More »
Liability In A Florida Roundabout Accident
According to FDOT, there are about 300 roundabouts on local roads throughout Florida. It is believed that roundabouts improve overall safety mainly because they improve traffic flow. However, the reality is roundabout accidents happen quite a lot in Florida. Many drivers in Florida do not know what to do while driving in a roundabout…. Read More »
What Is Considered A Reasonable Person In An Injury Case?
If a jury reviews the facts of your personal injury case, it will rely on the “reasonable person” standard to determine if the defendant was negligent. In other words, if a jury reviews the facts of your case, it will consider the question, “Would a reasonable person have acted in the same way the… Read More »