Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Lane-Change Auto Accidents
Florida motorists owe others a duty to drive safely and in a reasonable manner. Therefore, as a motorist, even if you feel like driving is a routine activity to you because of always being behind the wheel, ensure you always obey all traffic rules so you can avoid causing harm to yourself and others…. Read More »
Can You Sue Multiple Parties After A Florida Car Accident
Suppose you were injured in a Florida car accident, and you believe more than one party was responsible for the accident. In such a case, you might be feeling confused and asking yourself several questions. For instance, you might be asking yourself which driver you should sue for damages. You might also be asking… Read More »
What A Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Attorney Can Do For You After A Hit And Run Accident
A 55-year-old man from Minneapolis, was killed in early April 2021 after a hit-and-run crash in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue got to the scene and rushed the man to the hospital, but unfortunately, he died hours later. A hit-and-run crash like the one that killed this man can be traumatic. If you lost… Read More »
How Can You Prevent Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is known as one of the leading causes of auto accidents in Florida. Studies have shown that Florida is the second-worst state in American for distracted driving. Distracted driving is more like an epidemic in Florida. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the State of Florida recorded… Read More »
Here’s What You Can Include In Your Truck Accident Claim
Yearly, Florida records thousands of truck accidents. Unfortunately, most people who get involved in truck accidents sustain serious injuries. Because of that, many truck accident victims usually have to incur a lot of costs. Apart from leading to unforeseen expenses, an injury sustained from a truck accident can force you to stay away from… Read More »
Expert Witnesses That Can Help Your Car Accident Claim
After a Florida car accident, a victim’s primary concern should be their health. Once you seek medical attention, you can consider filing a car accident claim against an at-fault motorist. Once you decide to file a claim, contact a skilled car accident or personal injury attorney to receive help with your case. A qualified… Read More »
Differentiating Between Wrongful Death Claims And Survival Actions
When you lose a loved one in Florida because of someone else’s negligence, you can file a wrongful death claim. You can also file a survival action if your loved one dies after an accident. If you’ve recently lost a loved one after they were involved in an accident, you might be feeling that… Read More »
Can A Florida Court Award Punitive Damages In A Florida Auto Accident Claim?
In Florida, severely injured auto accident victims are allowed to seek compensatory damages from at-fault parties. The most commonly awarded damages are economic and non-economic. Economic damages include medical expenses, lost wages, and property damages. Non-economic damages include emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Can a Florida Court Award… Read More »
How Do You Prove Lost Income In A Florida Personal Injury Case?
After a Florida auto accident, an injured victim can seek compensation from another person’s insurance company if the other person’s negligence led to the accident that led to the victim’s injury. In Florida, injured persons can seek a variety of compensatory damages. One of the damages you might be entitled to if you recently… Read More »
Senate Bill 54: A Florida Bill That Would Repeal The No-Fault Car Insurance System
Under the current no-fault car insurance system, Floridian drivers are expected to purchase personal injury protection insurance coverage, also known as PIP coverage, from their insurance companies. PIP coverage allows a motorist to file a claim with their insurance company and obtain compensation regardless of who is to blame for an accident. Nonetheless, even… Read More »