Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Uninsured Motorist Coverage In Florida Is Optional Yet Recommended
In the State of Florida, driving without car insurance is illegal and yet an estimated 1 out of 5 floridians operate their motor vehicle everyday, uninsured. For the majority of individuals who are involved in a motor vehicle accident the issue of financial compensation for any injuries or damages sustained becomes pivotal to their… Read More »
Toxic Tort Law
Injuries can happen in a variety of ways, from accidents, to intentional acts. And, perhaps surprisingly, one of the most unusual and unavoidable ways is being injured from your environment. Indeed, toxic torts are often unmentioned, but they do occur. What Are They? A tort occurs when someone performs a wrongful act, like an… Read More »
When A Doctor’s Appointment Goes Wrong
When we go to the doctor’s office, we put our full trust in our physician. Whether it is a visit to your general practitioner for a physical, a scheduled surgery, or you are rushed to the emergency room, you expect whoever helps you to take the best care of you possible. To be fair,… Read More »
The Frequency of Surgical Errors
When someone has a life event that requires them to undergo surgery the last thing that they expect is to be hurt by their doctor. Optimistically referred to in the medical community as “never events” (because they should never occur), surgical errors unfortunately occur with unacceptable frequency in our country. The frequency of surgical… Read More »
Dash Cams As Evidence In Motor Vehicle Accidents
Often when a car wreck becomes a matter to be resolved in a court of law, the verdict in the litigation will end up being decided based on which party was able to produce the most convincing evidence to support their version of the events. This is especially true when the only witnesses to… Read More »
Car Seat Safety
Just as you should never ride in a car without using your seatbelt, likewise as a parent you should never allow your child to ride in a vehicle without a proper child safety seat installed. The safety features in a car are designed for an average sized adult, and are simply not capable of… Read More »
Nursing Home Abuse
The population of elderly Americans has been growing rapidly as the Baby Boomer generation reaches retirement age; indeed, the population of Americans in the 65 and older age bracket is expected to surpass 75 million by around 2031. With this growth in the demographic, the population of American nursing facilities has grown as well,… Read More »
Pedestrian Liability In Vehicular Accidents
Accidents between a pedestrian and a car can be some of the most dangerous kinds of vehicular incidents in terms of the possibility for serious personal injury or death. The weight and momentum of a vehicle, combined with the lack of protection inherent to being a pedestrian makes it so that even a low… Read More »
Car Wrecks At Railroad Crossings
When a collision involving a train and a motor vehicle occurs, the train always gets the better end of the situation. On average a train weighs around 3,200 tons, whereas an automobile averages about two tons—many are even lighter than that considering that statistics for average vehicle weights are influenced by commercial vehicles as… Read More »
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
When they are admitted into a hospital as a patient, the last thing a person wants is to end up sicker than they were to begin with. Sadly, however, in the last few years there has been a rapid increase in the number of cases where this is exactly what has happened. Antibiotic Resistant… Read More »