Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What To Do If You Were Injured At A Resort
When most people go on vacation, they do not expect to be injured on the resort’s premises, but unfortunately, accidents are called accidents for a reason, and anything from a slippery hotel lobby floor to a poorly maintained sidewalk around the pool can lead to injury and costly damages. If this should happen to… Read More »
Top 5 Mistakes You Can Make After A Workplace Accident
Injuries on the job are surprisingly common, with approximately 5.2 million workplace accidents and injuries reported each year. Despite the high occurrence rates, however, many individuals are ill-prepared for when a workplace accident happens to them. Failure to prepare can be a costly mistake. If you are not aware of what to do after… Read More »
Common Premises Liability Injuries
According to premises liability law, property owners and business owners are responsible for keeping their properties safe and hazard-free for invitees. While the duty of care varies depending on the nature of the visitors’ relationship with the property owner, it is safe to assume that each property owner has a duty to take reasonable… Read More »
What Is The Likelihood That Your Car Accident Case Will Go To Trial, And What Does Trial Mean For You?
Despite common belief, just because you file a legal claim with the court system does not mean that you will have to go to trial. In fact, it is rare for civil claims to go to court at all. If the two parties can come to an agreement via negotiations and/or mediation, the matter… Read More »
Pros And Cons Of Settling Your Case Out Of Court
Every personal injury claim is handled a bit differently, with some settled without the assistance of lawyers, some going back and forth in negotiations several times before lawyers can come to an agreement, and some requiring several rounds of litigation before a judge and jury can come to a decision. How a case is… Read More »
Staff Drug Abuse May Contribute To Nursing Home Abuse In Florida
Nursing home staff have easy access to some of the most potent pain medications on the market today, including opioids, antidepressants, and NSAIDs. Unfortunately, the easy access, combined with the stress of the job, often lead to drug theft and abuse. According to the American Nurses Association, approximately 10 percent of nurses are dependent… Read More »
Why Wrong Way Accidents Occur And What To Do If You Are Involved In One
It is not uncommon to watch to the news and see a story about a car crash that was the result of a person driving the wrong way down an Interstate, or about a multiple-car pileup that stemmed from someone entering the freeway the wrong way. When you see these stories, you may wonder… Read More »
When Construction Accidents Are The Result Of Failure To Perform Routine Inspections
The construction industry is fraught with peril. In fact, one in every five worker deaths in 2016 were construction workers. In 2016, 5,910 workers were killed on the job, an average of more than 99 per week and more than 14 deaths per day. There are hundreds of procedures and protocols in place to… Read More »
When Construction Explosions Occur, Who Is Liable?
Fires and explosions can happen in just about any workplace when the circumstances are right, but in the construction industry, the circumstances are almost always right, which is why explosions are much more common than in any other industry. Explosions are dangerous, plain and simple. Even a “weak” explosion can result in several severe… Read More »
Who Is Liable When Someone Is Injured In An Airboat Accident?
One of the greatest attractions in Florida, aside from its sandy beaches and beautiful weather, are the alligators. People flock from all over the world to the beautiful buoys of the Sunshine State to take airboat tours in the hopes of catching a glimpse of at least one prehistoric monster. While the tours are… Read More »