Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Main Causes of Truck Accidents in the United States
The most recent report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration stated that 4,889 large trucks and buses were involved in fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2017, up 9% overall from 2016. The percentage of fatal accidents involving at least one large semi-truck increased by 10% from 2016 to 2017. These jarring statistics demonstrate… Read More »
Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Florida
According to a Johns Hopkins study, 225,000 Americans die as a result of medical errors, making medical negligence the third leading cause of death in the United States. Doctors and hospitals whose negligent practices lead to the injury or death of a patient need to be held accountable. If you have been the victim… Read More »
Negligent Security Practice in Florida
Many people are aware of slip and fall cases and the duty stores owe to protect their customers from slippery surfaces. Business owners also have a duty to protect their customers from being assaulted on their premises due to negligent security. When businesses fail to take reasonable security measures and someone is assaulted on… Read More »
Three Things You Need to Know about Boat Accidents
Florida is the perfect state for boating enthusiasts. With plentiful lakes, rivers, and oceans, a boater could spend a lifetime enjoying the water in the sunshine state. Unfortunately, boat accidents are fairly common in Florida. It’s important to understand some of the legalities of boating accidents in Florida. This article will explore three different… Read More »
Basics of a Florida Slip and Fall Case
In slip and fall injuries, a person slips, falls and injures himself or herself due to the negligence of the owner of the business or property in which she slipped. Under tort law which encompasses personal injury law, the injured person can recover monetary compensation for her injuries when certain elements are met. The… Read More »
What to Do if You’ve Been in a Car Accident in Florida
Anyone who’s been in a car accident understands that they can be extremely frightening. Unfortunately, car accidents are all too common in Florida. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reported that in 2016, there were 395,813 car accident collisions. In 2,936 cases, at least one fatality occurred because of the crash…. Read More »
Basics of a Florida Slip and Fall Case
In slip and fall injuries, a person slips, falls and injures himself or herself due to the negligence of the owner of the business or property in which she slipped. Under tort law which encompasses personal injury law, the injured person can recover monetary compensation for her injuries when certain elements are met. The… Read More »
What is “Willful and Wanton Conduct”?
When a person files a personal injury claim, he or she has the burden of proving that the other party acted negligently and that his or her negligence caused the incident. That said, the term “negligence” conveys a degree of miss-care. When a person’s actions seem almost deliberate, the courts may decide that his… Read More »
Who Pays for Damages in a Rental Car Accident?
Florida is one of the top vacation destinations in the United States. As such, thousands of out-of-state drivers traverse Florida roads on a monthly basis. Many of those drivers are in rental cars. If you rent a car while on vacation in Florida, the attendant will ask you if you wish to purchase insurance…. Read More »
How to Obtain and Use Police Reports After an Accident
When you are involved in a car or truck accident to which law enforcement responds, the attending officer or officers should generate a police report. Though you may not be thinking clearly directly after the incident, you should, if possible, remember to request a copy of the report. If you fail to do so—which,… Read More »