Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
What is “Pain and Suffering” in a Personal Injury Case?
Many people, when contemplating a personal injury claim, consider claiming damages with regards to pain and suffering. But what does that mean, and how does anyone calculate what such a condition would be worth in dollars and cents? Here is a primer on pain and suffering in lawsuits, and how it may inform your… Read More »
Meeting with a Personal Injury Lawyer: What to Expect
If you have been injured through someone else’s wrongful conduct, you may have a personal injury claim. If you are considering initiating a personal injury case, your first step should be to meet with a personal injury lawyer. Here is what to expect in your initial meeting with your injury lawyer: Nuts and Bolts… Read More »
Experienced Discrimination at Work? What to Do
Discrimination in the workplace is a serious problem. Federal as well as state laws prohibit harassment and discrimination against coworkers, subordinates, and supervisors on the basis of race, color, nationality, sex, disability, and several other protected classifications or statuses. If you experience discrimination in the workplace, however, you may feel powerless to change your… Read More »
