Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Miami Accidents Can Result in Post-Concussion Syndrome
A concussion happens when there is a blow to an individual’s head. Sometimes the individual loses consciousness, sometimes not. This type of head injury can be through whiplash motion or direct impact to the head. When symptoms extend past standard concussion recovery timeframes, it is possible a person is suffering from post-concussion syndrome following… Read More »
Speeding Miami Drivers Create Risks
Speeding, driving faster than a posted speed limit, happens all of the time. Some people speed so often they forget they are driving too fast, but speeding creates dangers to the driver and others on the road. One report cites speeding as a factor in nearly 10,000 U.S. fatal accidents each year. Slowing down… Read More »
Water Can Be a Road Risk
Miami residents know that while there are plenty of beautiful, sunny days there are rainy ones as well. When you don’t need to travel, the rain can be soothing to watch. But if you need to drive on wet roads, accidents are possible. And with so much rain in Miami, it is likely you… Read More »
Motorcycle Crashes and Head Injuries
When motorcycles crash, head injuries can result. This is incredibly upsetting for families as the effects of head injuries can be terrible and long lasting. Riding motorcycles can be an entertaining and fuel efficient way to get around Miami, but they do not have the same safety features as automobiles. Head injuries and other… Read More »
Miami Golf Cart Accident Claims
According to an economic golf industry study from the University of Florida, there are over 1300 golf courses in the state of Florida. This is a higher number of golf courses than any other state in the U.S. As the home to esteemed tournaments such as the PGA tour and so many sunny days… Read More »
Miami Car Accidents and PTSD
When you are involved in or witness a life-threatening event, it is possible you will experience emotional distress, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), or another mental health issue. While cuts and burns are visible physical injuries that clearly need to be treated by medical professionals right away, emotional injuries can appear over time and be… Read More »
Exhausted Doctors Contribute to Medical Mistakes
Doctors are human and humans make mistakes. There are a variety of reasons why physicians make errors, but when a medical mistake leads to harm, there are paths to justice. After all, it is the duty of doctors and other healthcare providers to provide an appropriate standard of care. If you or someone you… Read More »
Can I Secure Compensation for Lost Income?
There are a variety of damages an injured person can access after an accident. Florida law allows a victim to seek damages for medical fees, pain and suffering, and lost income. Legal protections are in place because a person who sustains injuries often needs time to heal. In some cases, when injuries are severe,… Read More »
Low-Impact Crashes Can Cause Injuries
When a collision is low impact, many believe that injuries are not possible. Unfortunately, this is not true. Even low-impact crashes can result in people’s bodies twisting in unnatural ways, causing harm. The definition of a low-impact crash depends. Some insurance companies refer to any accident that causes less than $5,000 in vehicular repairs… Read More »
Car Accident Fires and Burn Injuries
Vehicle fires are extremely dangerous. Fires happen due to collisions, mechanical malfunctions, and electrical failures. Vehicle maintenance can be helpful in preventing fires as the majority of car fires happen with older vehicles. In the United States, there are over 210,000 vehicle fires in 2018. These fires result in deaths, injuries and property damage…. Read More »