Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Do I Still Have A Personal Injury Case If I Got A Ticket After My Car Accident?
Suppose you were involved in a Florida car accident with another driver, and then an officer issued you a traffic ticket. In such a case, can you file a personal injury case? Can you still recover compensation from the other driver? Most people assume that they cannot recover compensation through a personal injury claim… Read More »
How Much Should I Ask For In My Florida Personal Injury Settlement?
A personal injury can be life-changing. Usually, at the very least, a person who suffers a severe personal injury will be left dealing with substantial medical expenses. Other damages that can result after a person suffers a severe personal injury include lost wages and pain and suffering. Fortunately, after suffering an injury in a… Read More »
Six Crucial Steps To Take After A Florida Hit And Run Accident
After being involved in a Florida hit and run and accident, you might feel helpless to do anything because the other driver is not available to answer for what happened. However, as much as feeling helpless after such an accident is understandable, it is crucial that you avoid this feeling and take the necessary… Read More »
How Long After A Florida Accident Should You File A Personal Injury Claim?
When you suffer a serious injury in Florida because of another party’s negligence, you have the right to file a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit and obtain compensation from the at-fault party. If another party caused your injuries, they might owe you both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages may include expenses or… Read More »
Tips To Help You Avoid Road Rage
Road rage is an epidemic that can affect any driver on the road, whether you are a victim or the aggressor. Road rage can lead to accidents that result in injuries and even death. In fact, road rage is one of the top causes of road accidents. Fortunately, road rage can be avoided. In… Read More »
Can I File A Personal Injury Claim Against A Driver Who Hit Me While Smoking?
If you have been injured in a car accident that occurred because the other driver was smoking, you might be asking yourself if you can file a claim against them and obtain compensation. Well, can you sue a driver who hit you while smoking? Yes, you can sue a driver who hit you while… Read More »
Will A Dash Cam Help You After A Car Accident?
A dashboard camera, popularly known as a dashcam, is a camera that you place in your vehicle to continuously record the view through your car’s front windscreen and sometimes rear or other windows. Over the years, dash cams have grown in popularity. According to a February 2018 USA Today article, by February 2018, the… Read More »
Here’s Why And How You Can Afford A Personal Injury Attorney
After being involved in an accident in Florida, you may be left dealing with huge medical expenses, lost income, vehicle repairs, and many other expenses and losses. Fortunately, if your accident occurred due to another party’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. After being in an accident because of another party’s negligence, you… Read More »
Head-On Collisions: Causes, Injuries, And Seeking Compensation
A head-on collision, also known as a frontal-impact collision, is a type of motor vehicle accident that involves the front end of one vehicle colliding with the front end of another vehicle. According to statistics, head-on collisions account for; 2% of all motor vehicle accidents but more than 10% of driving fatalities. In most… Read More »
Was Your Florida Accident A Result Of Prescription Drug Impairment?
Even though driving under the influence of prescription medication does not have the same social implications as driving under the influence of alcohol, the reality is that it can be just as hazardous. Prescription drugs usually cause side effects that can impair a driver’s ability to drive. Suppose you were injured in an accident… Read More »