Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Common Medical Malpractice Claims In Florida
Florida may rank at the top of the field in several categories when it comes to quality medical care, but one key statistic on medical malpractice should be cause for concern. The 2019 Medical Malpractice Payout Report published by LeverageRx, an online insurance platform exclusively for physicians, reveals that Florida is in the top… Read More »
4 Myths About Florida Truck Accidents That Could Impact Your Rights
Before getting to the topic of truck accident myths, you might find helpful to review the facts: These crashes remain one of the deadliest types of traffic crashes on Florida roadways, and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) statistics are proof. In Marion County, there are almost 6,400 total traffic accidents every… Read More »
Top 6 Grounds For Premises Liability Claims In Florida
With all the news stories and media attention focused on the dangers of motor vehicle collisions, there is a tendency to overlook some of the other unintentional injuries that result from accidents. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39.5 million people visit a physician for accidental injuries every year;… Read More »
Occupational Diseases That May Qualify For Florida Workers’ Comp Benefits
While much information regarding Florida workers’ compensation laws focuses on employee rights after a workplace accident, some people tend to overlook occupational diseases or wonder whether the system covers them. To clarify any confusion, work-related ailments are treated the same as injuries. On average, the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation handles around 560 cases… Read More »
When is Workers’ Compensation NOT the Sole Remedy for a Florida Workplace Injury?
If you were hurt in a workplace accident, you may be aware of your legal options under Florida workers’ compensation laws. In general, you could receive monetary benefits if you: Qualify as a true full- or part-time employee; Work for an employer with four employees or more; Were acting within the scope of your… Read More »
5 Types of Distracted Driving That Do NOT Involve a Cell Phone
By now, several years after the dangers of cell phone use while driving became apparent, motorists are very aware of the risks of texting, talking on the phone, surfing the internet, and posting to social media. In an ongoing public awareness campaign, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) outlines the… Read More »
FAQs About Settling a Florida Workers’ Comp Death Benefits Claim
It is horrific to think that a loved one’s life could be at risk simply for going to work, but statistics on fatal workplace injuries and occupational diseases reveal that there were 138 job-related deaths in Florida in 2019. Fortunately for the victim’s surviving loved ones, the state workers’ compensation system pays out death… Read More »
Can I Choose My Own Doctor Under Florida Workers’ Compensation Laws?
When you are injured at work or suffer from an occupational disease, your employer – through its workers’ compensation insurance company – must provide you with necessary medical care. One of the best benefits of the workers’ comp system is getting the treatment you need, now and in the future. However, under Florida’s workers’… Read More »
Proposed Safety Solutions Can Reduce the Risk of Florida Truck Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is constantly reaching out to various players in the trucking industry as part of its efforts to enhance safety and reduce the risk of serious truck accidents. However, its publication on Commercial Motor Vehicle Traffic Safety Facts reveals that there is still far to go. Not only… Read More »
Top 5 OSHA Violations Put Florida Employees at Risk of Injury
We may still be a few weeks away from the end of the year, but a key time period for purposes of workplace safety regulations has already drawn to a close. As of September 30, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) closed its annual reporting period regarding the top reasons employers are… Read More »
