Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Tips for Driving During Florida’s Rainy Season
As anyone who lives in Florida knows, the rainstorms in our state are not typical. As a peninsula that is surrounded by water, our state experiences high levels of humidity, which in turn leads to heavy thunderstorms between May and October. In fact, Florida has more storms than any other state in the country…. Read More »
FDOT’s New Wrong-Way Driving Initiative
Of the many types of dangerous car accidents in which a person can be involved, wrong-way collisions are perhaps the most devastating. Also known as head-on crashes, these kinds of accidents occur when two vehicles, driving in opposing directions, strike each other head-on. In these cases, one driver is almost always at fault for… Read More »
Tire Marks at Car Accident Scenes Can Help Determine Liability
When motorists are encouraged to take photographs after a car accident, they often only think about the importance of taking pictures of the vehicle damage, the resting positions of the vehicles, or even their own injuries. While it is true that these kinds of photos can act as extremely critical pieces of evidence, they… Read More »
Tips for Safe Driving Near School Zones
perhaps the most devastating. This is especially true in pedestrian accident cases. Unfortunately, these kinds of accidents are a lot more likely to happen during certain parts of the year and with thousands of children returning to school this month, that time is officially upon us. There are, however, steps that Florida drivers can… Read More »
Did You Suffer a Catastrophic Injury?
Accidents leave a lot of damage in their wake. Depending on the type of accident, a person could, for instance, suffer not only significant property damage, but also devastating injuries, all of which are expensive to address. Grappling with these challenges, however, becomes even more difficult when the injuries sustained reach the level of… Read More »
100 Deadliest Days of the Year for Teen Drivers
While summer vacation is a time for school age children to enjoy some well-earned time off, it is also becoming increasingly dangerous for those of driving age. In fact, the dangers of summer break have become so widespread that this time of year, or the span of time between Memorial Day in May and… Read More »
June was Distracted Driving Month
Distracted driving has become an increasingly serious problem across the U.S. In fact, it’s such a troubling trend that the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has officially designated June as “Distracted Driving Awareness Month.” Read on to learn more about the dangers of distracted driving. The Scale of the Problem Most people know… Read More »
5 Tips for Taking Photos After a Car Accident
Photographs can play a valuable role as evidence in support of a car accident claim. These photos can, for instance, go a long way towards clarifying what the conditions were like on the day of the accident, provide details about the aftermath of the crash, and establish the types of damages the victims sustained…. Read More »
What Happens at a Deposition?
If you are injured in an accident and attempt to seek compensation for your losses from the at-fault party who caused them, you may end up filing a personal injury lawsuit. When this happens, you, the at-fault party, witnesses, or other people involved in your case may need to attend what is referred to… Read More »
The Benefits of Purchasing Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Florida, where an estimated one in four drivers don’t have insurance, is a risky place for motorists. This can leave accident victims in a very tough spot financially in the event of a car crash. That’s why it’s so important for motorists to take added measures to protect themselves from being left on the… Read More »