Author Archives: Jay Butchko
IF I PURSUE A CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM WILL I HAVE TO GO TO COURT?
The answer is: it is unlikely you would have to go to Court if you pursue an at-fault person or company for injuries you received from a car accident. It has been estimated that in Florida perhaps 1-2% of cases are decided by a jury. At www.FightingForFamilies.com we do not file suit for an… Read More »
IF I FIRE MY PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY DO I HAVE TO PAY ANYTHING TO CHANGE ATTORNEYS?
First, you can take comfort from the fact that the choice on who represents you is yours. It is not the choice of the attorney. This is also true with critical decisions in your case, like when to resolve the case, and for how much; those are both your decisions. At www.FightingForFamilies.com we take… Read More »
CONDO ASSOCIATION INJURIES AND CONDO RESPONSIBILITIES
In Florida the law is that the condo owner has the obligation to maintain their premises within the four walls of their unit, but everything outside of that is the responsibility of the condo association. Furthermore, while a condo association may delegate the task of maintaining their premises—including as to structure, walkways, landscaping, etc.—a… Read More »
ATTORNEY FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES
Lithium-ion batteries bring improved performance over standard alkaline batteries, but they also come with risks. Lithium-ion batteries are known to be fire hazards. The ability to recharge Lithium-Ion batteries make them attractive for multiple home and work use including the following applications: Electric vehicles, electric bikes, laptop computers, cell phones, home electrical storage tied… Read More »
STRUCK BY A UPS, FED EX OR AMAZON DELIVERY TRUCK: WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS?
All of these vehicles operate on Florida roads with very tight delivery schedules. According to information compiled by www.CapitalOneShopping.com drivers for Amazon deliver on average per day 250-300 and have one stop every 2 minutes and 15 seconds. That very brief 135 seconds includes the travel time getting to the next stop and completing… Read More »
HOW DO I LEAVE THE BIG LAW FIRM IN FLORIDA?
If you have a personal injury in the State of Florida, it is you who gets to decide who represents you. That means if you are not getting answers from your present TV-advertiser or billboard attorney then it is you who gets to decide whether you leave that firm or stay—not the attorney. Those… Read More »
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CAR GOES INTO WATER
One minute to get out Thermal physiologist Gordon Giesbrecht, a retired University of Manitoba professor with an expertise in vehicle submersion and hypothermia, said passengers have one minute to rescue themselves from a sinking car. Once the vehicle becomes even partially submerged, the odds of survival are slim. “A minute is kind of an… Read More »
CAN A CONDO ASSOCIATION IN FLORIDA BE SUED FOR INJURIES ON THE CONDO PROPERTY?
Yes. When an injury accident is caused by the negligence of (meaning the mistake of) the condo association in Florida then that condo association can be sued by the injured guest or resident. These injuries most often occur in the common areas—where the condo association is supposed to maintain those areas. The injury-causing situation… Read More »
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY INJURY ATTORNEYS
There is an awakening in the United States that Lithium-Ion batteries cause fires and they can also explode. Lithium-Ion batteries (“LIBs”) are showing up in everything from cell phones to computer tablets, laptops, power-tools. electric vehicles, and home-energy storage banks attached to solar arrays. The benefit is that the Lithium-Ion batteries last longer and… Read More »
DO I HAVE TO GIVE THE INSURANCE COMPANY A RECORDED STATEMENT?
The insurance company wants me to give a recorded statement after the auto accident, do I have to do that? No, not right away. First, in Florida you do not have to give the insurance company for the other driver a recorded statement. But they do try to reach you and convince you that… Read More »