Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Is A New Traffic Signal Color On The Way? Maybe, And Not Soon
Since we were kids, we were taught to look out for the red, yellow and green traffic signals and learn what they mean. Everywhere you go, in any state in the nation these three colors are there, all meaning the same thing. It seems like these three colors will never change, and nothing will… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s Rear End Accident Liability Presumption
Rear end accidents in Florida are quite common. When they do happen, accident victims have one thing that can help them in their case: The presumption of liability in rear end accident cases. Proof in Car Accident Cases Normally, when there is a car accident case, the victim needs to prove two things. The… Read More »
Insurance Issues In Rideshare Accident Cases
In a standard car accident, insurance issues can be confusing for the average person. Some policies cover some things, some don’t, sometimes you use your own insurance, sometimes you don’t. But things get even more confusing when you are in a rideshare accident. Rideshare Accident Cases Can be Complex Rideshare companies like Uber and… Read More »
What Is An Inference And How Is It Used In An Injury Case?
You probably know that in your car accident case, you have to prove that the Defendant was negligent. That means putting on the evidence you need to show every part of your case. Or does it? Using Inferences Actually, there are some things in your personal injury case that you don’t have to prove,… Read More »
Tort Reform Changes In Florida Mean Defendants Get Away With Careless Behavior
Recently, the Florida legislature passed new laws, called “tort reform.” Tort reform is a word that is sold to the public as being helpful to society, or avoiding lawsuits, but really what tort reform does is hurt victims, and make it easier for careless Defendants to get away with their actions. Regardless of what… Read More »
Dealing With Pre-Existing Injuries In Your Case
In any personal injury case, causation is an issue. To win your case, you have to not only prove that the other side was negligent, but that the negligence caused your actual injury. In many cases, this is easy to prove. If you are healthy, and you are hit by a car, and immediately… Read More »
Can Both Parties To An Injury Lawsuit Be Liable For An Accident?
In some car accidents, it is clear who is at fault. Rear end accidents, or someone running a red light make it clear who caused the accident and who didn’t. But sometimes, it isn’t so easy to tell who caused an accident. And that means that both parties to the accident point the finger… Read More »
Schezy and Steve Barbas Inducted into Loyola University New Orleans Lifetime Giving Society
Founding Partner Steve Barbas and his wife Schezy were recognized for their philanthropy and inducted into Loyola University’s Society of St. Ignatius lifetime giving at the 1912 Society Dinner held on December 2, 2022 at the Higgins Hotel in New Orleans. Steve and Schezy’s Loyola philanthropy has also included the establishment of the Stephen… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation When You Get An Illness, Disease Or Infection At Work
When we think of injuries on the job, we think of an actual injury. Something that happens, in a sudden or acute way, that causes us an immediate injury. But not all work related injuries are like that. Sometimes, and especially in certain professions, the main threat is not an actual accident at work—it’s… Read More »
There’s Not Much Government Oversight Over Amusement Parks And Carnivals
Here in South Florida, it seems like amusement park or carnival weather is a year round event, and that’s not even counting the many fixed-location amusement parks, such as Disney or Universal or Busch Gardens or so many others. When you go to a carnival or amusement park, you assume the rides are safe,… Read More »
