Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Wrongful Death Lawsuits After The Loss Of A Loved One
The death of a loved one can be a difficult time for friends and family. This can be especially painful when the death could have been avoided, and was caused by negligence. If a family is dependent on the income of the deceased, the person’s death can be emotionally and financially devastating. Because the… Read More »
Florida’s Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine
The person who causes a car accident is not always the only person who may be liable for the accident. Under various theories, the law shifts the burden of the cost of an accident from a person injured in the accident to any party that may have played a part in bringing about the… Read More »
Medical Records And Insurance Companies After a Car Accident
After suffering injuries in a car accident, a person may seek compensation or coverage for the medical bills related to these injuries, either from their own insurance company or from a third party insurance company. Whichever insurance company a person is dealing with, there may come a point in the claims process where additional… Read More »
Vicarious Liability And Employers Paying For Employees Actions
When someone causes an accident or injures another person, he or she may usually be found liable for the injuries and have to pay compensation. Most people do not think of other third parties that may also be found liable for the same acts, and may also be required to pay compensation. The most… Read More »
Compensation For Pain And Suffering
Compensation for pain and suffering after an accident is not as easily calculated as other financial losses such as loss of income or loss of property. Pain and suffering is also hard to prove because it is not a physical or easily observable injury, and in some states cannot even be compensated unless the… Read More »
Strict Liability And Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury lawsuits are usually based on negligence, that is, when one person’s negligent actions or failure to act causes another person an injury or property damage. However, this is not the only basis for a personal injury lawsuit, and an injured person can sue when his or her injuries are the result of… Read More »
When Fault In An Accident Matters
A driver seeking compensation from another driver in a car accident may not always consider how his or her own conduct can affect his or her ability to recover in a lawsuit for the injuries sustained. However, a driver’s conduct or action that may have contributed to the accident may in many ways affect… Read More »
Limiting Recovery For Personal Injuries Through A Waiver Of Liability
When arriving at an amusement park or recreational resort to enjoy a day of thrilling rides, the prospect of getting severely injured is not always on every visitor’s mind. However, many amusements parks and recreational resorts require visitor to sign waivers before enjoying some of the rides at the park. These waivers are supposed… Read More »
Shouldering Or Shifting The Cost Of An Accident
In the aftermath of an accident, the negligent driver who caused the accident may wish to point the finger at the other driver and avoid responsibility for the accident. The question of which driver is at fault does often come up after an accident, especially when an injured driver who has also suffered considerable… Read More »
Suffering From PTSD After A Car Accident
After a car accident, the most important thing a person should do is visit a doctor. Injuries sustained in an accident are not always visible, and can sometimes take weeks or months to manifest. If a person finds out months after an accident that he is really injured, it becomes more difficult to connect… Read More »
