Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Causes More Accidents in Florida – Drunk or Distracted Driving?
Drunk and drugged driving have long been top causes of car accidents in Florida, but a new threat could soon rank high on the list: Distracted driving through texting, talking on the phone, posting on social media, and other smart phone use. Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), an analytics company that focuses on driving behaviors… Read More »
Florida Truck Accident Investigations: Insurance Company Tactics
You can expect that an insurer will carefully investigate any motor vehicle claim, since these companies want to make sure there’s a solid legal basis before paying out compensation for your losses. However, when you were injured in an Ocala truck accident, the insurance adjuster’s probe will be far more detailed and complicated. The… Read More »
Types of Wrongful Death Cases in Florida
Any accident can have a devastating impact on your life, but your circumstances are especially tragic when the incident claims the life of someone you love. The consequences affect you in multiple ways, which is why Florida’s wrongful death law provides a right of action when someone else’s misconduct leads to a fatality. In… Read More »
What are My Rights After Being Injured in a Florida Drunk Driving Accident?
Driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) is illegal in every US state, but far too many motorists still get behind the wheel after having a few too many drinks. When they do, drunk drivers put everyone on the road at risk of serious accidents, and statistics compiled by the Florida Department of Highway… Read More »
Do’s and Don’ts After an Ocala, FL Car Accident
Despite your efforts to drive safely and not take risks when driving, there are still negligent motorists on the road that make accidents an unfortunate reality. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Crash Dashboard reveals that there were 6,342 crashes in Marion County in 2019, leading to injuries for 5,263… Read More »
What Types of Incidents Can Lead to a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Florida?
When a family member dies due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts of another person or organization, it can be difficult to move on and pick up the pieces of your family’s lives. Trying to cope with the emotional loss is hard enough, but trying to figure out how you will cope financially… Read More »
What to Know About Ridesharing Accidents in Florida
Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft continue to gain in popularity around the world. They are a convenient way to get to your destination, especially to and from airports. Many people use them in lieu of taxis, especially in cities where taxis are expensive, unreliable, or not necessarily safe. In Florida, rideshare services are… Read More »
How Do Florida Doctors Diagnose a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious types of bodily harm a person can sustain, but diagnosing this type of bodily harm presents challenges for a number of reasons. For one, a victim may not have any visible symptoms – or may develop them long after the initial trauma that… Read More »
Is Your Neighbor’s Home Safe?
While we may worry about car accidents and mishaps while out and about, most people generally feel safe in their own homes and in the homes of friends and neighbors. But the truth is, household dangers lurk in many homes across the country, putting you and your loved ones at risk. Fatal Accidents Believe… Read More »
Medtronic Faces Lawsuits Related to Surgical Stapler
Did Medtronic knowingly sell defective surgical staplers to hospitals and doctors while hiding the risks from patients and doctors? A recent lawsuit filed against the company is making precisely that claim. Three lawsuits were filed in Minnesota and Texas against Medtronic in late 2019 concerning serious injuries suffered as a result of the surgical… Read More »
