Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Measures Should a Store Take to Prevent Slip and Fall Injuries?
Store owners and managers in Miami have a responsibility to their patrons and employees to provide a safe shopping environment. Safe means free of hazards, which can and does include puddles, spills, and other tripping or slipping risks. Under Florida Statute 768.0755, a property owner or manager can be held liable for injuries sustained… Read More »
Safety Features That Kill: Guardrails
X-LITE guardrail ends are being removed from Tennessee and Missouri guardrails after several fatalities were linked to them. Despite the fact that only one percent of the nation utilizes these guardrails, they have already been linked to seven deaths in three states since 2016 alone. Manufacturer, Lindsay Corporation, Valmont Industries, is now being sued… Read More »
When Car Accidents in Miami Involve Pedestrians
According to Dangerous by Design, a report done by National Complete Streets Coalition – Smart Growth America, Florida ranked first in the nation for most pedestrian accidents in 2016. The study focused not only states as a whole, but they also compared the numbers with others of busier metropolitan areas. Of the top 20… Read More »
Truck Accidents Caused by Impaired Drivers
As of this month, there have been 27,992 crashes involving commercial vehicles in Florida. Nearly a fifth of those—5,575—occurred in the Miami-Dade area. Because of their size, commercial truck accidents can be very serious, and can cause injuries that range in severity, and that can result in broken bones, concussions, or even death. To… Read More »
Road Rage a Growing Concern for Miami Drivers
Road rage is an extreme form of aggressive driving, and is characterized by drivers performing highly illegal and extremely dangerous maneuvers out of sheer anger. These maneuvers vary, and can include the driver getting out their car to assault another driver, or the driver using their vehicle to inflict harm and damage onto others…. Read More »
The Challenges of Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim for Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional is negligent in their care of a patient. Many times, medical malpractice claims stem from misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, or surgical errors. However, there are not very many successful cases of cosmetic surgery malpractice. Cosmetic surgery is just that—cosmetic—and is more often than not unnecessary. Additionally, with… Read More »
Who is Liable When a Student Driver Gets in an Accident?
Student driver car accidents are rare, but when they do occur, they can be tricky to handle. If you were in a car accident involving a student driver and are seeking damages, you may run into special liability issues. Do you sue the driver, the instructor, or the parent? Or are you yourself at… Read More »
How Much is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
If you were recently injured in an accident caused by somebody else—whether it was a car accident, slip and fall accident, or accident caused by a defective product—you may be entitled to compensation for your losses and injuries. However, before you file a claim, you should really consider whether or not the amount you… Read More »
Understanding Negligent Security Law in Florida
In June 2016, a gunman walked into an Orlando nightclub and shot up the venue, killing 49 individuals in the process, the deadliest mass shooting since 9/11 according to authorities. As a Florida personal injury law firm, we have to wonder, was the nightclub in any way to blame? We are not saying that… Read More »
The Basics of a Florida Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States, following closely behind heart disease and cancer. Doctors and medical teams are supposed to heal and make whole, but unfortunately, there are times (several of them, in fact), when medical personnel are not as careful with their patients as they… Read More »