Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What To Know Before Joining An HOA
Homeowners associations (HOAs) are becoming more and more common. In fact, most homeowners—58%—live in an HOA community. HOAs work by requiring monthly fees from their members. In exchange, the members receive amenities such as landscaping, painting, pool access, and other shared common areas. While there can be some perks to being part of an… Read More »
What Are Some Types Of Premises Liability Claims?
When people think of premises liability accidents, slips and falls come to mind, and for good reason. Slips and falls are very common, accounting for more than 8 million hospital emergency room visits every year. However, slips and falls are not the only type of premises liability claim. Any kind of unsafe behavior or… Read More »
Car Accidents Caused By Speeding
Many drivers find it fun to go fast on freeways, but they endanger themselves and others. Speeding is one of the main causes of car accidents. In 2019, 9,478 people were killed in crashes involving speeding. It’s understandable that many of us lead busy lives, but speeding is not safe. In fact, speeding accounts… Read More »
Jury Awards $40 Million In Wrongful Death Case
Car accidents are a common cause of wrongful death. In 2019, they caused more than 36,000 deaths in the United States. Many of these fatalities were caused by reckless acts, such as speeding, not following traffic laws, and drunk driving. In 2014, a drunk driving accident in Palm City led to the death of… Read More »
Florida Woman Sues Bonefish Grill For Slip And Fall Injuries
When we visit a restaurant, we expect to eat our meal in a safe environment, without any accidents or injuries. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Restaurant employees carry food and beverages to customers located all over the facility. This can lead to spilled liquids, debris, and other hazards that can cause a customer… Read More »
Nursing Home Worker Arrested, Jailed For Elder Abuse
What will you do when your parents become seriously ill and can no longer care for themselves? Will you try to care for them yourself or will you place them in a nursing home? Many people reluctantly choose to put their loved ones in a nursing home. Many people mistakenly assume that all nursing… Read More »
How To Get Back Pay From Employers
While there are minimum wage, overtime, and tip laws that apply at the state and federal levels, not all employers abide by them. Many companies go to great lengths to pay workers as little as possible. Unfortunately, many employees don’t do anything about it. They let it go because they don’t want to cause… Read More »
What Happens If I Am Hit By An Uninsured Motorist?
Nobody wants to be involved in a car accident, especially one with an uninsured driver. Insurance is required by all drivers, but not everyone has it. In fact, approximately 13% of drivers are uninsured. Getting hit by an uninsured driver can be complicated. They have no insurance information to give you, so you may… Read More »
Slip And Fall Cases In Florida
A slip and fall is no laughing matter. A victim can suffer a variety of catastrophic injuries that require costly treatment. In fact, in the US, there are thousands of reported deaths from slip and falls every year. It’s a good idea to stay safe and avoid these accidents. If you do suffer a… Read More »
Dog Bite Claims In Florida
To many Florida residents, dogs are members of the family. Some people take their dogs everywhere and even treat them like their children. Some people forget how dangerous dogs can act toward other people. Even friendly dogs can bite people when they are sick, angry, or provoked. Millions of Americans are bitten by dogs… Read More »
