Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Rolling Stop Signs Is Dangerous And Illegal
When you are driving a car, riding a motorcycle, or enjoying a bike ride, you need to completely stop at every stop sign. It is an unfortunate reality that many in Palm Beach County and around Florida are in the habit of slowing down but failing to come to a total stop. If you… Read More »
Risks At Understaffed Florida Nursing Homes
If someone you love is in an assisted living facility or nursing home, you know it can be stressful for you and your family. This is normal, because you worry about people you care about and want to be sure they are receiving the best care that they are able to access. Care organizations… Read More »
Wet Weather And Motorcycle Safety
There is often wet weather in Florida, particularly from the beginning of summer through the fall. Most acknowledge the height of storm season as happening August through October. It is important for everyone to listen to weather forecasts and take steps to keep themselves and their families safe. And motorcyclists need to recognize increased… Read More »
FL Head-On Car Collisions
Every vehicular accident could be a traumatic event depending on how the crash occurs and what injuries are sustained. A particular frightening and damaging type of collisions are head-on accidents. Accident victims have reported not being aware of any risk until they saw another vehicle rapidly heading toward them with no available option for… Read More »
Gathering Evidence For Your Premise Liability Claim
If you are unfamiliar with a premise liability claim, it is an action toward financial recovery that occurs when a person suffers an injury because of a hazard or danger on another’s property. It is the responsibility of property owners and individuals and parties running businesses to provide a reasonably safe environment. When negligence… Read More »
Car Accidents Near Your Home
Daily routines are part of life, and people often think of dangers, including car accident risks, as things that happen far from home. But in reality, the facts show many car wrecks occur within a short distance from where a person who is involved in the accident lives, often within a five minute drive…. Read More »
Bad Weather Creates Accident Risks
Even when you have a well-maintained vehicle, are following all traffic signs and signals, and are giving commercial trucks and motorcycles the space they need to navigate Florida roads and highways safely, there are still accident dangers, such as bad weather. According to one report, approximately 10% of traffic fatalities can be attributed to… Read More »
Who Is At Fault For Florida Motorcycle Crashes?
Operating a motorcycle or riding on one as a passenger can be a pleasurable experience. You can take in the ocean sights and enjoy the beautiful Florida sunshine. But, unfortunately, there are risks to traveling on a motorcycle as individuals do not have the same structural protections that individuals in cars and trucks have…. Read More »
GDL Laws And Teen Drivers
Parents work hard to protect their children from harm, and having a teenager learn how to drive can be difficult as parents want to give kids a chance to exhibit their independence but also keep them safe from accident risks. These parental worries about car accidents are not unfounded, teen drivers are at the… Read More »
Car Collision Back Injuries And FL Claims
Back injury claims are common after car accidents. If you were hurt in a car collision and a back injury is part of your diagnosis, it is likely you are facing a lot of medical expenses, both current and into the future, particularly if medical care will be ongoing or you will need months… Read More »