Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Dispelling Slip and Fall Myths: Why Can’t I Get Money for My Slip and Fall?
There’s a common misconception about slip and falls. Many people believe that if they slip and fall on someone’s property that they can sue and get money as a result. Unfortunately, this is not true. In order to recover money for a slip and fall accident on another’s property, certain elements must take occur…. Read More »
Avoid Personal Injuries While Tailgating at Hard Rock Stadium
We are full blown into football season in Miami now and many people will be packing Hard Rock Stadium to cheer on our Miami Dolphins. Game time often begins with tailgating around the stadium and there’s nothing better than being a part of the atmosphere with like-minded Dolphins fans. Because Spencer Morgan Law cares… Read More »
Why Expert Witnesses are Important in Miami Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases are more complex than pointing the finger at the person or company that caused the injury. These types of cases require a lot of strategies and evidence in order to prevail. Outside of proving liability – showing that the person violated their obligation and that their failure to adhere their obligation… Read More »
Preventing Construction Accidents in Miami
The construction industry has a great impact on the economic growth of our nation. Without this industry, we’d have no infrastructure such as buildings and roadways. Although the construction industry is an important one, it’s also a risky, yet dangerous one, often resulting in construction accidents and sometimes death in Miami. OSHA’s Fatal Four… Read More »
Negligent Security Claims in Miami
When people think about premises liability, they tend to think of slip and falls, dog bites, and amusement park injuries. But, one of the growing types of premises liability that is becoming more common in society today is negligent security. Each time a person steps foot on public property such as a nightclub, movie… Read More »
Best Safety Practices for Cruisers out of Miami to Prevent Boat Accidents
Fall is the primetime season for cruising as cruise lines relocate or reposition their ships from one part of the world to another in pursuit of better weather – warmer weather. According to Cruise Critic, repositioning cruises have enhanced enrichment options, which make these types of cruises appealing to cruisers. For instance, the MSC… Read More »
Truck Drivers Have a Duty to Avoid Truck Accidents
In Miami and throughout the United States, we depend on trucks to carry goods from coast to coast, and even across country borders. According to the American Trucking Association, more than 70% of goods consumed in the U.S. are moved by trucks. Trucks share the roads and highways with cars, motorcycles and other modes… Read More »
What You Should Know About Miami T-Bone Car Accidents
Imagine cruising in your vehicle, enjoying the sunny Miami weather and taking in a nice view of the beach scenery and palm trees. You’re doing all you can to be a cautious driver and make sure you’re following the rules of the road. You drive up to a red light and make a complete… Read More »
Cell Phones: A Distraction in Slip and Falls in Miami
The technological advancement of cell phones has changed the way people move about through life. Everywhere you go you see people scrolling and texting away on their cellphones. People use their cell phones in the airport, standing in line at a concert, at the movies, or just when they’re bored. Cell phones are no… Read More »
Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Miami
Many people associate concussions or traumatic brain injury (TBI) with football injuries. The associations are not wrong since football brain injuries account for approximately 65 to 95% of fatalities. Outside of football, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of disability and death… Read More »