Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Pre-existing Conditions Might Affect Your Auto Accident Claim
Pre-existing conditions have become a household expression over the past decade. This is, in part, because pre-existing conditions have been the subject of a lot of political debate and commentary. When most people think about the term, they likely think about health insurance and the right to be covered for medical care even when… Read More »
Who Pays for Injuries in a Pedestrian Accident?
When a car or truck strikes a pedestrian, it should come as no surprise that the injuries are generally very serious. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 137,000 people wind up in the hospital due to pedestrian accidents each year. In fact, the CDC estimated that in 2017 alone,… Read More »
What to Do After a Pedestrian Crash in Central Florida
When a pedestrian collision happens, it usually makes the news. This is because pedestrian crashes are simply terrifying. Most are accidental, but this is not always the case. In fact, local news reports suggest a pedestrian killed in Kissimmee on January 22, 2021 may have been an intentional attack. It’s hard to know why… Read More »
How Health Insurance Works With Florida No-fault Insurance
If you are injured in a car accident in Florida, you will probably be using your own auto insurance to some extent. This is due to the state’s “no-fault” insurance system, which requires you – in most circumstances – to file a claim with your own insurance company. You do this under the personal… Read More »
Kissimmee Woman Killed by Car While Crossing Street
A 42-year-old Kissimmee woman was tragically killed earlier this week while attempting to walk across Pleasant Hill Road in Osceola County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the pedestrian was hit by a sedan at approximately 11:15 p.m. The sedan was driven by a 20-year-old Kissimmee woman who did not suffer any injuries as… Read More »
Wrong Way Driving Turns Fatal on Florida Highways
On December 30, 2020, just before the new year, 3 people were killed and 2 more injured, when a man fleeing the police struck their vehicle going the wrong way on I-95, according to local reporting by ClickOrlando.com. Among the dead were a brother and sister. They were traveling to view Christmas lights. This… Read More »
Can I Sue the State of Florida?
So, you’ve been injured by a state employee or a Florida State entity, and you want to know what your options may be for obtaining compensation? Well, the good news is that you can indeed file suit against the State of Florida. However, it is a bit more complicated. There are specific rules that… Read More »
6 Things to Look For in a Semi-Truck Accident
Trucking accident cases are far different from traditional automobile collisions. When you are facing a well-financed commercial carrier and their large commercial insurance company, you may not realize just how seriously they take the matter. Large insurance claims against trucking companies are among the biggest of all insurance claims, because the injuries and damages… Read More »
Florida’s Street Racing Problem: Fatalities and Damages Available
Call it youthful indiscretion, call it unbridled testosterone, but whatever you want to call it, drag racing (also called street racing) is a lethal and foolish pastime, and Florida has a problem. With relatively flat and typically well-maintained roadways, Florida presents the perfect place for would-be racers. These drag races often turn catastrophic and… Read More »
Bicyclist Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Hit-and-Run Crash in Central Florida
Sometimes disasters bring out the best in human nature. In life-threatening emergencies, people tend to show more courage and selflessness than they do in ordinary situations. Someone who is ordinarily so squeamish about the sight of blood that they don’t watch violent movies, and who close their eyes when getting a blood test, might… Read More »
