Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What You Should Do After Your Child is Involved in a Car Accident
Local 10 News recently reported that five children had to be taken to hospital after a recent school bus collision. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has stated that a tractor-trailer and pickup truck were also involved in the early morning collision that occurred just south of Lake Okeechobee near the Hendry County line. In… Read More »
The Importance of Police Reports in a Personal Injury Case
Many people are hesitant to call the police after a car accident. Some people are afraid that the police may place blame on them for causing the crash. Others may assume they can simply work things out with the other driver on their own. However, even if the crash seems relatively minor at first,… Read More »
Avoid ‘Fall’-ing For an Autumn Driving Hazard
This time of year, cooler temperatures and changing leaves constantly remind us all that we are in the midst of fall. But in addition to changing weather and scenery, fall also brings different factors that affect driving conditions. While enjoying the season, every driver must undertake steps to remain safe because, unfortunately, accidents often… Read More »
Approaching a Witness After a Car Accident
Every year, there are more than 395,000 car accidents here in the state of Florida. Even the simplest of accidents can have a dramatic impact on your health, life and finances. Many people who are injured in accidents therefore pursue compensation afterward from an insurance company or the individual responsible. In this circumstance, you… Read More »
Understanding Common Causes Of Rollover Accidents
Local 10 News recently reported that a person was trapped in a rollover accident on a recent Sunday in Miami-Dade. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, several hydraulic tools and techniques had to be used in order to remove the trapped patient, who was airlifted to Ryder Trauma Center. The two other people involved in… Read More »
What Bystanders Need to Know About Good Samaritan Laws
The Orlando Sentinel recently reported that Seminole County is the latest Central Florida government to implement an application that alerts CPR-trained bystanders to nearby cases of cardiac arrest victims. PulsePoint, a free cell phone app, is linked to a community’s 911 system so a dispatch call for emergency assistance pops up as a notification… Read More »
Why Settling a Personal Injury Claim Can Be Beneficial
Accidents and the injuries that often result are something that we all want to avoid. However, when it unfortunately happens and you decide to protect your legal rights by pursuing a personal injury claim, you may be wondering how long the process will take and whether you will have to enter a courtroom and… Read More »
Choosing a Nursing Home
The Orlando Sentinel recently published a list of the best ranked nursing homes in Central Florida. Interestingly, most nursing homes in the area received only average ratings on the list which ranked facilities across the country. Only five Central Florida nursing homes actually received the highest ranking of a “five”. And of almost 700… Read More »
Dealing With the Financial Implications of Unexpected Accident Injuries
At minimum, experiencing a car accident is a stressful event that over 395,000 people have to deal with every single year here in the Sunshine State. And unfortunately, many of these accidents lead to injuries. While some personal injuries are immediately visibly serious, others result in what may simply feel like a little soreness… Read More »
Understanding What You Should You Do if You Experience a Car Accident
Sadly, a car accident can change your life in an instant. Being involved in a car accident is never a pleasant experience, especially if the crash occurred because of someone else’s negligent driving. After a car crash, you are likely to be suffering in a variety of ways, the most obvious of which is… Read More »