Author Archives: Jay Butchko

Were You Hit By An Uninsured Driver?
Being in any car accident is bad news, but it gets even worse when the driver who hit you didn’t have insurance. If you have been in an uninsured motorist accident, you may be feeling defeated and like you have no options. However, you are not alone in your predicament. Studies show that over… Read More »

Driving Dangers: Animals In The Roadway
Car accidents happen on a daily basis. While most crashes involve other vehicles, millions involve another hazard: animals. If you live in a suburban neighborhood, cats and dogs may be familiar sights on the roadways. In more rural areas, coyotes, deer, rabbits, raccoons, and possums may be more common. And don’t forget that Florida… Read More »

Can I Sue The Bar If I Am Hit By A Drunk Driver?
Drunk driving accidents can be catastrophic, resulting in serious physical and financial injuries. These accidents can be hard to accept knowing that they could have been entirely avoided if not for someone else’s selfish and negligent choice to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. While most people will agree that the drunk driver is… Read More »

Were You Injured At A Florida Railroad Crossing?
If you have been injured at a railroad crossing, you are not alone. In fact, about 5,500 people were injured at railroad crossings last year, and 529 people were killed. Believe it or not, this is actually a huge decrease (about 32%) from the previous year, and marks the first decrease since 2015. Clearly… Read More »

Liability For T-Bone Accidents
T-bone accidents, also known as side-impact collisions, are among the most fatal kinds of car accidents. In fact, 23% of all fatal car accidents are said to be side-impact collisions. Side impact collisions, as the name suggests, occur when the front of one vehicle collides with the side of another, creating the shape of… Read More »

Were You A Victim Of Road Rage?
“Road rage,” may be a term that is thrown around loosely, but it is also a dangerous and increasingly common phenomenon. In fact, statistics reflect that 1 out of every 3 traffic accidents involve road rage. Road rage can include aggressive driving tactics such as honking, cutting other cars off, driving other vehicles off… Read More »

Recovering From Whiplash Injuries After A Rear-End Accident
If you have been rear-ended in Kissimmee or the greater Florida area, you may be starting to feel the physical consequences of being struck by another vehicle. One of the most common injuries caused by rear-end accidents is whiplash. Whiplash may seem like a casual term but it’s a real injury that can have… Read More »

Kissimmee, Florida Reckless Driving Accidents
Reckless driving is one of the leading causes of traffic fatalities nationwide, and Florida is no exception. Under Florida law, reckless driving occurs whenever a driver acts in a way that intentionally places other people or property at risk, or acts in a way that demonstrates reckless disregard for the consequences of their actions…. Read More »

Do You Know The Leading Cause Of Motorcycle Accidents?
There’s certainly no limit to the ways a motorcycle can end up in a collision, from drunk drivers to mechanical and component malfunctions, however, there is one cause that is far and above the reason for most motorcycle-vehicle collisions. And, you may have guessed it, it has nothing to do with motorcycles. The majority… Read More »

Have You Been Injured In A Florida Dump Truck Accident
Dump trucks are a part of our daily life. We are used to them toting away our bins of trash and recycling a couple of times a week, as well as the long back-ups of traffic they can cause on narrow streets. However, you may not be aware how frequently collisions between dump trucks… Read More »