Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Do Building Code Violations Affect Your Premises Liability Claim?
If you were injured on someone’s property, then you might have a premises liability claim. Florida law requires that property owners take steps to keep their property reasonably safe for those who visit it. This law applies to all businesses, private homeowners, and even the government. There are countless ways our clients get injured… Read More »
Should You Arbitrate Your Personal Injury Dispute?
Arbitration is a technique for resolving legal disputes that has gained in popularity over the past few years. Many businesses enjoy arbitration and include arbitration clauses in their contracts. If you have dispute involving a nursing home or a fun park, then chances are pretty high you agreed to arbitrate any dispute that you… Read More »
Obtaining a Crash Report in Florida
Following an accident, you should call the police so that an officer can swing by the scene and write up a crash report. This report will contain critical pieces of information that could prove vital for your claim. Car insurance companies want to see a crash report, and you can order a copy conveniently… Read More »
Vietnam Veteran Dies in Nursing Home Covered in Ant Bites
Out of Atlanta comes a horrifying story of a veteran who was discovered dead in his nursing home bed. Apparently, he had sustained over 100 bites from ants that had infested his room. According to Yahoo, the veteran was staying in the Atlanta Veterans Affairs hospital campus when he died. The veteran’s name was… Read More »
Underride Accident Flattens Car on I-95
One of the most dangerous car accidents involving semi trucks is an “underride.” In this type of collision, a vehicle gets wedged underneath the trailer. Underrides happen because trailers sit higher off the road, thus allowing cars to slide underneath. Underride accidents often happen when a motorist cannot brake in time or when a… Read More »
Treating a Concussion after an Accident
Brain injuries are some of the hardest injuries for our clients to make a comeback from. These injuries sometimes take a day or two to manifest, which makes it all the more surprising that their symptoms can linger for months, possibly years. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) stem from any violent shaking of the head,… Read More »
Woman Struck by Hit and Run Driver in Delray Beach
Is Florida suffering from an epidemic of hit-and-run accidents? It sometimes feels that way. Stories like this one from MSN News seem to occur every week. According to police, a 91-year-old woman was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 near Southwest 10th Street and 8th Avenue. The woman was riding… Read More »
Were You Injured by Defective Gym Equipment?
Most people go to the gym with the hopes of improving their health and getting in shape. Maybe you need to lose weight, or possibly you desire gaining some more muscle mass. In any event, what you don’t expect is that you will be injured by defective gym equipment. However, each year, thousands of… Read More »
SunRail Has a New Safety Program
Train collisions are probably the worst type of accidents that we see here at Earnhart Law. Trains are so large and heavy that they cannot stop in a split second. Instead, the engineer often watches helplessly as the train collides with a vehicle parked on the tracks or a pedestrian who is trying to… Read More »
Were You Injured in Fraternity or Sorority Hazing?
Before a pledge can join a fraternity or sorority, they usually have to undergo “hazing.” Each organization decides what activities to put pledges through, but most of them involve embarrassing or degrading activity. In the past few years, some pledges have even died during hazing, which has finally raised awareness about this troubling rite… Read More »