Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Tips To Help You Negotiate A Fair Compensation After A Florida Car Accident
After sustaining injuries in a Florida car accident, you may be awarded several monetary damages after filing a car accident claim. Usually, Florida car accident victims can receive economic, non-economic, and/or punitive damages. The biggest hurdle you’ll face when handling your car accident claim is negotiating a fair settlement. Unfortunately, negotiations get even trickier… Read More »
Eating While Driving Is More Hazardous Than You May Think
From sandwiches to cheeseburgers to hot wings, today’s drivers have access to all types of foods through the amazing convenience of restaurants’ drive thru-windows. Unfortunately, what many drivers don’t know is that eating while driving is quite dangerous. This behavior is one form of distracted driving. Just like texting while driving, eating while driving… Read More »
Child Head Injuries In Motor Vehicle Accidents: Some Crucial Information For Parents
According to a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, child head injuries are quite common in motor vehicle accidents, especially among children aged below one. A head injury is a type of injury that involves damage to the brain, scalp, skull, or other blood and tissue vessels in the head. Depending… Read More »
Why You Should Avoid Apologizing After A Florida Motor Vehicle Accident
After being in a motor vehicle accident, the chances are, you might feel tempted to apologize to the other accident victim(s). Unfortunately, even a simple “I am sorry” can adversely affect your Florida auto accident case. As much as you may think apologizing is a nice way of expressing your regret for the situation,… Read More »
Three High-Risk Pedestrian Areas And Scenarios
In 2017 alone, the CDC estimates that there were 5,977 deaths due to traffic crashes in America. This means that approximately one pedestrian death occurred every 88 minutes in 2017 in the United States. Additionally, the CDC estimates that over 130,000 pedestrians were admitted to emergency departments for accident-related nonfatal injuries in the same… Read More »
Five Not-So-Well-Known Driving Distractions That Increase Your Risk Of A Motor Vehicle Accident You Probably Don’t Know About
Distracted driving involves driving while engaging in another activity that takes away your attention from driving. The CDC estimates that approximately eight people in America are killed in collisions involving a distracted driver every day. According to the CDC, at 55 miles per hour, reading or sending a text message is the same as… Read More »
Is It Possible For A Passenger To Be Held Liable For A Motor Vehicle Accident?
Often, people assume that the driver of the vehicle that caused a crash is liable for the accident. The truth is, sometimes, passengers can also be held liable for motor vehicle accidents. Although passenger negligence is never an issue in most accidents, a passenger may be held liable in some unique circumstances. Generally, a… Read More »
Semi-Truck Blind Spots: Some Important Information Every Road User Should Have
When you’re driving or riding in a vehicle on the highway, it’s only natural that you will feel nervous when you come across a semi-truck. In 2019 alone, 4,119 individuals died in large truck accidents; therefore, feeling nervous when you come across a semi-truck is completely understandable. Often, the people who lose their lives… Read More »
Questions An Insurance Adjuster Can Ask After A Florida Car Accident To Trap You
If you sustained injuries in a Florida car crash because of another party’s negligence, you probably already know that you can file a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance company. As part of the claims process, you should expect to talk to an insurance adjuster. An insurance/claims adjuster is an individual whose main duty… Read More »
Back And Neck Injuries From Rear-End Collisions
A rear-end collision involves a vehicle crashing into the one in front of it. Often, such accidents occur when the rear driver is following the driver in front too closely. Rear-end collisions are dangerous, and even a minor rear-end collision can result in severe injuries. Unfortunately, such accidents are pretty common. According to the… Read More »