Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can Children Sue when their Parents are Injured?
Children rely on their parents for food and shelter, as well as other necessary goods and services. When their parents are badly injured, the children can also suffer right along with Mom and Dad. Fortunately, there is a little known law on the books that provides children with a legal cause of action. Found… Read More »
How to Determine Fault in a T-Bone Accident
T-bone accidents occur when the front of one vehicle rams the side of another. Most common at intersections, T-bone accidents also happen with some regularity in parking lots. Although Florida is a no-fault state, fault does matter when one motorist has suffered a serious injury. An injured motorist can only sue another driver who… Read More »
Florida Has One of the Worst Boat Safety Records in the Country
Our state receives plenty of attention for being dangerous for pedestrians. However, the state is also one of the leaders in boating accidents across the country. This fact might receive relatively little media attention, but it is important for those who are injured every year in collisions. At Earnhart Law, our Delray Beach boat… Read More »
Car Accidents & Property Damage: What You Need to Know
At personal injury lawyers in Delray Beach, we represent clients who suffer bodily injuries in car accidents. These clients have significant medical expenses and often lost wages. Combined, even moderate accidents can cost them tens of thousands of dollars. However, our clients can also receive compensation for property damage, in particular damage to their… Read More »
What is the Florida Rescue Doctrine?
Imagine you are driving down the road when you see a car turned over in the ditch. Stopping your vehicle, you investigate further and find that a motorist is trapped in the semi-submerged vehicle, breathing in a small air bubble. If you don’t rescue the victim now, she could drown. Believe or not, Florida… Read More »
Why You Should Avoid Settlement Mills
Injured accident victims in Florida have many attorneys to choose from. The choice of attorney will in large part determine the amount of compensation you receive. Though no victim should be without an attorney, some law firms are better than others. If you have watched television recently, you have probably seen a few advertisements… Read More »
Palm Beach County Aims to Reduce Fatal Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents
The roads are dangerous for everybody, but pedestrians and cyclists are particularly vulnerable. Without the type of protection motorists enjoy, pedestrians and cyclists are completely exposed and can suffer horrifying injuries when struck. Now, Palm Beach County has announced that it is committed to reducing the number of fatal injuries. Thousands of Collisions Each… Read More »
Was Your Child Injured in a School Bus Accident?
Concerns about school safety often revolve around high-profile school shootings. However, your child is much more likely to be injured while riding a bus to and from school than from a violent attack by a gunman. At Earnhart Law, our Delray Beach personal injury attorneys have helped those injured in bus accidents obtain compensation… Read More »
What Type of Doctor Should You Meet with after a Car Accident?
Car accidents cause a range of injuries, from the mild to life-threatening. Many people suffer fractures, contusions, and concussions in a car accident. Regardless of the severity of the accident, you should promptly receive medical treatment. Florida’s no-fault insurance laws have complicated requirements that can prevent you from receiving full benefits. If you do… Read More »
Falling on Hazardous Sidewalks
The Palm Beach Post has an interesting story about the unexpected hazards created by mandatory oak or mahogany trees planted along sidewalks. Almost 30 years ago, the County decided that all developers should install these trees to provide canopy and other benefits. The trees were required to be planted within 10 feet of the… Read More »