Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Affect Your Personal Injury Suit?
Many of our clients are concerned about how the coronavirus pandemic will affect their already existing personal injury claims. For example, you might have been injured in a car accident and are worried that the entire court system will shut down. There is good news. The pandemic, in its current form, should not prevent… Read More »
Update on that Fatal Tesla Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has finally issued a report on what contributed to the fatal crash of a Tesla vehicle in Delray Beach on March 1, 2019. The vehicle was on autopilot when it crashed into a tractor-trailer crossing in its path, causing the roof to be sheared off. The vehicle definitely… Read More »
Can Trucking Companies Delegate their Duty to Keep Trucks Safe?
A recent court opinion in Florida tackled a thorny issue that arises in many truck accident cases. The factual background is simple: a woman sued a trucking company after a tire on one of its trucks flew off and hit her vehicle. She suffered various injuries as a result. The woman sued many parties… Read More »
Why Early Concussion Treatment Matters
At Earnhart Law, our Delray Beach personal injury attorneys always encourage injured members of the public to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. There are many reasons for doing so, including the fact that prompt treatment bolsters a legal case after a car wreck or other accident. By seeking care, clients can document… Read More »
Hotel Shuttle Bus Accidents
Many hotels provide a shuttle bus to and from the airport as a convenience for their guests. However, these buses can get into accidents just like any other motor vehicle on the road. Shuttle buses are even at increased risk of a collision because of the congestion around airports. If you were injured on… Read More »
Common Questions after a Workplace Injury
Injuries happen practically every day in workplaces around the state. If you were injured, you probably have many questions. Although your employer has legal obligations to provide accurate information about workers’ compensation benefits, many workers feel as if they are receiving the run around. Below, our Delray Beach workplace accidents lawyer answers some of… Read More »
Seven Injured, One Fatally, in SUV Rollover Crash
Rollovers are one of the most dangerous car accidents that a person can suffer. And a recent rollover on the Turnpike shows why motorists should take sensible steps to avoid one. According to the Sun Sentinel, 7 teens were injured in a rollover crash on Sunday, January 19, 2020 around 5:00 pm. The accident… Read More »
What is a Structured Settlement and Should You Accept One?
When our clients receive compensation after an accident, they often have a choice of how to receive it. They can either accept a lump sum payment or receive monthly payments over several years. This second option is called a structured settlement, and it is an attractive option, depending on the circumstances. There are advantages… Read More »
Easter Bunny Involved in Hit and Run Has Been Caught
He was a viral sensation: a man dressed in an Easter Bunny costume was recorded getting into a fistfight last year. Now, the man has been involved in an equally serious crime—he was involved in a hit and run accident when he ran a stop sign on his motorcycle before crashing into a carport…. Read More »
Defective Strollers & Tricycles
Two recent recalls highlight how defective products can endanger young children. Parents should always be on guard when a product fails to operate as planned and injures their little ones as a result. Children have legal rights, too, though it is ultimately up to parents to pick up the phone and call a Delray… Read More »