Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can Fault Be Determined By The Location Of Vehicle Damage?
Florida is a no-fault state for car accident claims. This means that, after a Florida car accident, a motorist should turn to their insurance company for compensation no matter who caused the crash. However, PIP coverage, also known as the no-fault insurance coverage, only covers 80% of all essential and reasonable medical expenses up… Read More »
Is Driving Barefoot Illegal In Florida?
Most individuals believe that driving barefoot is illegal in the U.S., but as it turns out, it is not. No law directly states driving barefoot is unlawful. One reason for states not opting to outlaw the practice of barefoot driving may be due to the fact that it may actually be safer to drive… Read More »
Florida Tow Truck Accidents
Often, people don’t think about tow trucks until their car is broken or involved in an accident. During these times, tow trucks act like heroes. However, sometimes, tow trucks are the cause of accidents. Categorically, tow truck accidents fall under truck accidents. For instance, 4,862 fatal truck accidents occurred in 2018 alone. As for… Read More »
Two Crucial Tips For Communicating Your Car Accident To Your Insurance Company
After a car accident, there are several things you need to do to ensure you protect your health and legal rights. For instance, after a car accident, you need to call the police to the accident scene and seek medical attention. Another important thing you may need to do after a car accident is… Read More »
4 Reasons People Don’t Call Personal Injury Attorneys
Unfortunately, many people who suffer catastrophic injuries in accidents caused by other people’s negligence end up suffering too much because they failed to contact a personal injury attorney after their accident. While it seems obvious that you should contact an attorney after sustaining a severe injury due to another party’s negligence, many people don’t… Read More »
Here’s Why Car Accidents Are More Common In Summer
Summer is usually a great season for Floridians and Americans in general. Summertime is usually associated with school breaks and family vacations. However, there is one thing about summer that is not great, an increase in car accidents. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, summer is a dangerous time of the year… Read More »
Reasons A Personal Injury Attorney Might Not Take Your Case
One of the first things you need to do after being in an accident that results in injuries and other damages is to contact an attorney. Finding the right attorney can offer you hope for the future, considering the adverse effects accidents can have on people’s lives. However, attorneys do not just accept any… Read More »
Benefits Of Physical Therapy After A Florida Car Accident
If you were recently involved in a Florida car accident, the chances are, you sustained an injury. Depending on the seriousness of your car accident, you might have suffered minor injuries like cuts, bruises, sprains, or more serious injuries such as chest injuries, whiplash, broken bones, or brain injuries. Injuries, especially the more serious… Read More »
Did You Or One Of Your Friends Or Loved Ones Sustain An Eye Injury In A Florida Car Accident?
A person’s sight is invaluable. Generally, most daily activities depend on sight. Unfortunately, vision problems are quite common. According to the CDC, the main causes of low vision and blindness in America are age-related eye diseases like age-related; cataract macular degeneration diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma Auto accidents, too, can result in eye injuries. But,… Read More »
Car Accidents And Hearing Loss
Hearing loss is often seen as a condition that occurs due to aging or a person being exposed to loud environments for a long time. Indeed, hearing loss can occur due to aging and prolonged exposure to too much noise. However, those two are not the only known causes of hearing loss. Car accidents,… Read More »