Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why You Should Seek Medical Care After a Car Accident
No one wants to be involved in a car accident, but unfortunately, almost 400,000 people find themselves in this situation every single year here in the Sunshine State. Many of these people have to deal with injuries as the result of an accident. Some people quickly realize they are injured, typically because they are… Read More »
Understanding and Preventing Multi-Vehicle Car Accidents
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that a 23-year-old woman is dead and three others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Lauderdale Lakes. The victim, who was fatally injured, was reportedly sitting between two fellow passengers in the back seat of a Hyundai when it was struck from behind. This impact caused… Read More »
The Causes and Effects of Improper Lane Change Accidents
Errors made when changing lanes are some of the most common causes of automobile accidents. For example, the Palm Beach Post recently reported that a 62-year-old Connecticut man died in an early morning wreck on Interstate 95 in Hobe Sound after the van he was riding in was struck by another vehicle as it… Read More »
Back to School Driving Safety Tips for Teens
We were all teenagers once and we can all remember how invincible we felt and how exciting it was when either we or one of our close friends was finally able to drive as the school year started back. For many teens, driving is an important rite of passage and a step toward independence… Read More »
Staying Safe While Driving at Night
Summer is gone and the kids are back in school. We are at the point in the year when it’s almost time for cider and pumpkin spiced everything. That also means that the days have already started getting shorter and concurrently, the nighttime is quickly getting longer. And unfortunately, night driving is a top… Read More »
Preventing Daycare Tragedies
We all love our children who are undoubtedly the smallest and most precious members of our family. However, as much as we would love to stay home with them, most of us also have to find a daycare for them so that we can work and earn a living to support them and give… Read More »
So You Were Just in a Car Accident. Now What?
Every driver’s worst nightmare is a car accident – and one that many drivers here in the Sunshine State eventually experience. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, there were almost 400,000 car accidents here in the State of Florida in 2018 alone. Fortunately, many of these accidents involve only property damage to the… Read More »
The Tragic Implications of Motorcyclists and Rear-End Accidents
Due to Florida’s seemingly endless highways and near-constant sunshine, it is unsurprising that motorcycles are so common here in the Sunshine State. But unfortunately, riding a motorcycle inherently carries serious risks and motorcycle accidents can lead to some of the most devastating and tragic consequences for a rider. In particular, a rear-end accident is… Read More »
What Florida Motorists Need to Know About Florida’s New Texting and Driving Law
Who doesn’t see a benefit in texting? Regardless of whether it’s your preferred method of communication, most people can likely agree that texting can be an extremely effective and efficient way to quickly deliver a message. The convenience associated with texting is likely the main reason for its popularity. However, this behavior has trickled… Read More »
Understanding Hit-and-Run Accidents
The prospect of a serious car accident is a scenario out of every driver’s worst dreams. However, being involved in a hit-and-run accident is a real-life nightmare. We all share certain responsibilities and duties when we climb behind the wheel of a car and hit the road. But unfortunately, sometimes accidents happen and one… Read More »