Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Injuries Due To Medical Mistakes And ER Errors
Trusting your doctor and medical team is essential. After all, people are often seeking medical care when they are ill, injured, and feeling vulnerable. Individuals going into a medical setting or hospital emergency room are typically expecting to have their condition improve. While most medical professionals work hard to do all they can to… Read More »
Divorce And Parenting Coordinators In Tampa
If you and your spouse are moving to separate or end your union through a divorce, seasoned professionals can provide guidance. For example, if the two of you have children, you are likely in the process of considering how the divorce will impact the daily schedules and long-term plans of your kids. When it… Read More »
Understanding Your Rights And Occupational Disease
Occupational diseases are illnesses that are directly connected to a person’s employment and the job tasks they perform at work. So, while it is common for coworkers to catch a cold or flu from one another, that is not an occupational disease. But being exposed to a harsh chemical that causes illness when precautionary… Read More »
Preparing Your Finances For A Separation Or Divorce
Deciding to separate or divorce can be an incredibly emotional process. It is common to feel overwhelmed with day-to-day details, but making lists and reaching out to professionals, such as an experienced Tampa family law attorney, can make the process smoother in the long run. Depending on your financial situation, you may need to… Read More »
UIFSA And Your Court-Ordered Payments
If you are a Florida parent who was awarded court-ordered child support payments at the time of your divorce, you likely rely on those payments to keep your household budget balanced. After all, child support amounts are set once there is an assessment of the income and resources of the involved parents. In many… Read More »
Driver Error And Pedestrian Negligence
When a person is struck by a car and injured, there could be a range of factors that contributed to the harm. A distracted driver could carry some of the fault, but it is also possible the pedestrian carries a percentage of the negligence resulting in the Florida accident. In initial damage recovery discussions,… Read More »
Federal Court Rules Florida Businesses Not Entitled To Insurance Coverage For COVID-19 Losses
The COVID-19 pandemic created widespread–and unprecedented–disruption to Florida’s economy. Many businesses suffered a severe drop in revenue and were forced to temporarily or permanently close their doors. This, in turn, spawned a wave of business lawsuits against insurance companies who denied claims under “all-risk” commercial insurance policies. Commercial Policies Required “Physical” Damage to Property… Read More »
The Role Of Declaratory Judgments In Florida Insurance Litigation
Insurance companies will often seek declaratory judgments to determine their obligations under a particular policy. For example, if someone is injured on another person’s property, the company that insures the property owner may seek a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify that owner should they be sued. Keep in… Read More »
Business Disputes And Arbitration
If you are pursuing legal action in connection with a business contract dispute, it is possible there is a provision in the contract to move toward arbitration. An alternative to traditional litigation paths, arbitration has some similarities to mediation in that there is a neutral third party who reviews documentation, listens to arguments, and… Read More »
Protect Yourself From Timeshare Regret
Sales of timeshares are often connected to customers acting on impulse, without people doing the research they need to do to determine if the purchase is truly a good investment. Sometimes people are on vacation when they are talked into a timeshare and they find themselves regretting the purchase in the months and years… Read More »
