Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Slip and Fall Injuries, FAQs
Not many people understand the basics of slip, trip, and fall cases in Florida, which can be a pitfall to anyone involved in a classic case of slip, trip, and fall. The personal injury attorneys at Spencer Morgan Law in Miami, Florida aim to inform victims of premises accidents about their legal rights, that… Read More »
Should a Parent Be Held Liable for Their Child’s Actions?
As the legal guardian of your child, you are technically vicariously responsible for anything and everything that your child does, even what that something is illegal. For instance, if your child gets into a car accident late one Saturday night, and it was discovered that he or she had been drinking, you would be… Read More »
Should Cellphone Companies Be Held Liable for Distracted Driving Accidents?
Cellphones pervade every aspect of our culture today, and everyone from high power CEOs to high school seniors use them hourly to communicate, search for answers, and entertain themselves in general. It is no wonder, then, that cellphones are a leading cause of traffic accidents in today’s society, and continue to pose a greater… Read More »
6 Ways to Prevent Accidental Drowning
According to the CDC, there are approximately 3,536 fatal drownings each year, which is equivalent to 10 deaths per day, in the United States—a number that is far too high. About one in five people who drown are children. For every one child that drowns, another five need emergency room attention for submersion injuries…. Read More »