Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can You File a Personal Injury Claim if an Accident was Partly Your Fault?
No one wants to think about it, but thousands of accidents happen in Florida every day. These include car crashes, slip and falls, and other incidents that result in serious injuries. When one person is liable, or at-fault, for these accidents, they can be held responsible for paying damages for an accident victim’s medical… Read More »
How are Child Injury Claims Different from Cases Involving Adults?
There is nothing as worrisome as your child becoming injured. When they are hurt due to another person’s negligence, the situation is even more stressful and frustrating. As a parent, it is difficult to navigate the aftermath of your child’s accident, determine who is accountable, and hold them responsible for paying the compensation you… Read More »
How Long to File a Truck Accident Claim in Tampa?
Truck accidents are some of the most serious crashes on the road. They cause catastrophic injuries and extensive property damage. Afterward, the legal process is also particularly complex. Truck accidents involve multiple liable parties and the process of filing a claim can be much more difficult than after a standard car crash. Like other… Read More »
What is the Average Settlement for a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury can affect every aspect of your life, from your ability to move and think to whether you are able to care for your family or return to work. Personal injury cases involving traumatic brain injuries are among the most complicated because these injuries result in long-term medical care, a loss… Read More »
Common Reasons Insurance Companies Deny Personal Injury Claims
Whether you have been involved in a serious car crash, slip and fall, or another type of accident and suffered injuries caused by another person’s negligence, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. You may think the insurance company you are filing a claim with is there to help, and that… Read More »
When to Seek Medical Treatment After a Car Accident
It is natural to feel confused or shaken after a car crash. An accident will also cause adrenaline to course through the body, which may mask injuries and make you feel fine even when you are hurt. It is critical to seek medical attention after any accident so a doctor can examine you and… Read More »
Tips for Negotiating a Fair Settlement After a Car Accident
Whether you are filing a claim with your own insurance company for personal injury protection (PIP) benefits after a car accident, or you are filing a claim with a negligent driver’s insurance company, you will have to negotiate a settlement. Insurance companies never offer a fair settlement that will fully cover all of your… Read More »
Steps to Take After a Truck Accident in Florida
An accident with a commercial truck will leave you with severe injuries. It is natural to feel distraught, confused, and unsure of the next steps to take. There are certain actions you can take to protect your legal rights, safety, and financial future after a crash. Our Tampa truck accident attorney explains what these… Read More »
What Evidence is Needed in a Truck Accident Case?
Commercial trucks are very large and heavy, often weighing 20 to 30 times more than standard passenger vehicles. If you have been involved in a collision, you have likely sustained catastrophic injuries, incurred high medical bills, and may not be able to return to work now, or in the future. If the crash was… Read More »
Does a Pre-Existing Condition Bar You from Filing a Personal Injury Claim?
If you have been hurt in an accident but have a pre-existing condition such as migraines, a bad back, or arthritis, it can make filing a personal injury claim more difficult. However, it does not automatically bar you from receiving the financial compensation you need. In Florida, where car crashes, slip and falls, and… Read More »
