Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Winning A Personal Injury Lawsuit Through Evidence
Movies make it look like lawyers win court cases through playing on the judge or jury’s sense of human compassion and decency, but emotion should not play a role in judge or jury’s determination of damages awards. In a personal injury lawsuit from a car accident or a slip-and-fall injury, you must prove a… Read More »
Is It Always The Business Owner’s Responsibility When A Customer Gets Injured At A Place Of Business?
You have probably seen billboards and TV advertisements for slip-and-fall accident lawyers, but the laws regarding slip-and-fall accidents apply to a much wider range of accidents than just the ones that involve slipping and falling on a wet or slippery floor. The legal doctrine that holds the owners of commercial and residential properties responsible… Read More »
How To Stay Safe Riding Your Bicycle To Work
The average American spends more than 100 hours commuting every single year. In reality, that means that many of us spend more time on the road moving back and forth between our homes and work than we do even during a two-week vacation. More and more commuters are getting to and from work by… Read More »
Three Things The Car Insurance Companies Don’t Want You To Know
Car insurance companies are typically known for their catchy slogans and interesting mascot choices. Statistics indicate these insurance companies spend millions of dollars on advertising annually. The many commercials that flash across our television screens on a regular basis can give the impression that these companies have your back and your best interest at… Read More »
Personal Injury Claims For Back Injuries
Unfortunately, you can have any of a variety of injuries to your back after a car accident because the human body and spine are simply not designed to sustain that kind of heavy impact. Even a car accident that is considered “minor” can result in a serious back injury which is why you shouldn’t… Read More »
Avoiding Rear-End Car Accidents
Car accidents of any kind have the potential to lead to tragic results. Rear-end collisions in particular are a common type of motor vehicle crash in the United States and can have serious implications. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has published statistics indicating that of the six million car accidents that take place… Read More »
Why It’s Important To Get Your Car Accident Settlement Right The First Time Around
Statistics make it clear that the vast majority of accident claims are resolved through settlement instead of a trial. However, every settlement amount isn’t the same and accident victims sometimes later find themselves realizing that they have settled for too low of a settlement offer. Unfortunately for those in that situation, it is important… Read More »
The Legal Rights Of Florida Hit-And-Run Accident Victims
Being involved in any kind of car accident is traumatic, especially when the accident results in injuries. But for those who find themselves injured in a collision where the driver who was at fault left the scene of the accident, it can be even more stressful. In addition to having to deal with injuries,… Read More »
Safety Tips For Motorcycle Riders
April showers have given way to May flowers and with them, the beginning of seemingly endless summer Florida sunshine that motorcyclists love to take advantage of this time of year. However, all the beautiful sunshine doesn’t mean that this popular recreational activity comes without risk. May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and there… Read More »
Preventing Distracted Driving Accidents
Distracted driving is unfortunately one of the most significant issues in the nation these days and is also one of the main causes of collisions. In 2019 alone, distracted driving claimed more than 3,100 lives. Further, even when these accidents aren’t fatal, that doesn’t mean they aren’t serious. Upwards of 1,000 people are injured… Read More »
