Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Car Accidents While in an Uber or Lyft
Uber and Lyft are transportation network companies. This means that if a rideshare driver was involved in an accident that caused you to suffer injuries, you can file a claim with the rideshare company, whether it be Lyft or Uber, as well as the at-fault driver. In fact, a person who was struck by a negligent… Read More »
Rear End Accidents in South Florida
Florida has a presumption in rear end accidents that, if a driver rear ends a car (i.e., a following driver collides with a leading car) the following driver is presumed to have been driving negligently and is thus at fault for the accident. This is a rebuttable presumption, which means that the following driver must bring enough… Read More »
Damages in South Florida Car Accident Cases
Compensatory damages are the most common form of damages awarded to car accident victims in South Florida. There are two types of compensatory damages: economic and non-economic. A common misconception between the two forms is that non-economic damages are non-monetary awards. However, the key difference between the two is that non-economic damages compensate a… Read More »
Negligence In Florida Car Accidents
In Florida, drivers may be liable for causing injuries in a car accident if they were negligent. Negligence involves four elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. Every driver in Florida has a duty to remain alert and keep a safe distance away from other cars. A driver may have been negligent if he or… Read More »
Can You Recover Money If You Were At Fault In An Accident?
This article addresses a common question amongst personal injury. Many people that were recently injured in a car accident where they were at fault also incur expenses that their insurance may not approve in a claim. That is why many people at fault in an accident where they were injured still wonder if they… Read More »
How To Prevent Spinal Cord Injuries While Driving
Car accidents can often result in spinal cord injuries, which can have devastating physical and mental effects. These types of injuries often require extensive treatment which could last for months or even several years. The following article will prove an in-depth analysis of spinal cord injuries, as well as some ways to prevent these… Read More »
Exploring Florida Boating Accident Negligence Claims
Boating can be a fun recreational activity. However, if you are injured while boating due to someone’s negligence, there is some important information you should know. What is negligence? Under the legal theory of negligence, a person is negligent when he or she fails to conform to a certain standard of conduct. If you… Read More »
Attention Florida Lawyers: Start getting quality leads for your firm TODAY!
If you’re an attorney in the state of Florida, then you’re going to want to read this! My firm, Rosen Injury Law has been getting a lot of calls for cases that are outside of our practice area. Cases like landlord-tenant law, will and trusts, criminal defense, labor and employment, and even real estate transactions. Our… Read More »
Why is it important to hire an attorney if you have been injured in an accident?
Most people don’t understand the importance of hiring a lawyer after an accident. However, there are a few main reasons why hiring an attorney after you’ve been injured in an accident is extremely important. For starters, the other driver who caused that accident, their insurance company is looking out for their best interest and making sure… Read More »
What questions should you have before hiring a personal injury lawyer?
I’m sure you all may know that picking an attorney isn’t always the easiest decision. There are so many factors to consider when choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you. Before selecting an attorney, you should always ask yourself: What are the main things that you would ask a personal injury lawyer if you were… Read More »