Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Preparing for an Independent Medical Exam
If you are pursuing a personal injury claim or a workers’ compensation claim, you may be required to undergo an independent medical examination (sometimes referred to as an IME). The idea of a required medical exam can produce some anxiety, especially when your relief may hinge on the physician finding the same injuries you… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation? Can I Sue My Employer Instead?
Workers’ compensation exists to benefit employees. In return, employees are generally barred from suing their employers if their employers provide workers’ compensation policies or benefits. The idea was to trade the employees’ right to sue employers in court for the right to receive workers’ compensation benefits without regard for who was at fault for… Read More »
Slips Trips and Falls – What to Do
Most people who have ever fallen down, particularly at a public location, can attest to the fact that after ending up on the ground, getting out of the limelight and out the door is the immediate instinctual response. But if you slip, trip, or fall on someone else’s property, fleeing the scene can mean… Read More »
Dog Bite? What to Do
Causing over 385,000 trips to the emergency room every year, and roughly 16 deaths, dog bites are one of the leading causes of hospitalization and personal injuries in the United States. The state of Florida takes dog bites very seriously, and retains a strict liability rule to hold dog owners accountable for bites inflicted… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injury Suits
There are many types of personal injuries, and each has its own set of specific concerns associated with it. Personal injuries involving traumatic brain injury are no exception. Here are some of the specific issues unique to traumatic brain injury claims. Damages Calculations In personal injury suits seeking damages, a court must find an… Read More »
Slips, Trips and Falls: Common Myths
Incidents that occur when an individual slips on something, trips on something, or falls due to some present hazard are referred to as “slip, trip, and fall” cases. These types of incidents comprise some of the most commonly made personal injury claims, particularly from individuals in older age brackets. However, the widespread nature of… Read More »
Motorcycle Accident? Frequently Asked Questions
A motorcycle injury or accident claim can seem to be just like a car accident. However, motorcycle accidents and injuries cause intersections between many different areas of law, including product liability (figuring out who is at fault for faulty products), property law (figuring out who should pay for damages to property, and how much),… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Denied? The Next Step
If you have suffered a workplace injury and have filed a claim for workers’ compensation, it may be discouraging and downright problematic if you find that your claim is denied. However, even after receiving a denial of your claim for workers’ compensation, there are still steps you can take to ensure you receive the… Read More »
Can I File a Personal Injury Claim?
Personal injury claims arise, broadly, from some person acting in an unreasonable manner and a person becoming injured as a result. There are many types of personal injury cases. But how do you know if you’re eligible to file a claim for the injury you sustained? The following includes some of the most common… Read More »
No Cost-of-Living Adjustment for 2016
Posted on October 15, 2015 by Jim Borland, Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Communications www.ssa.gov _________________________________________________________________________ Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is an increase in the benefit amount people receive each month. By law, the monthly Social Security and SSI federal benefit rate increases when there is a rise in the cost of living. The… Read More »
