Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Divorce Attorneys and Establishing Key Issues
Because divorce is often a time of life filled with emotion, there are sometimes difficulties in defining key issues. For example, you may have a list of terms you are hoping to include in your divorce agreement, but it may be hard for you to prioritize which terms are crucial to obtaining the post-divorce… Read More »
Contracts and Understaffed Care Facilities
When you select a care facility, it is important to carefully review contracts and legal agreements rather than blindly trusting marketing materials provided by a sales staff. After all, you expect that the nursing home or assisted living center will provide adequate care, but there are situations where understaffed nursing homes result in harm… Read More »
Tampa Families and the Importance of Paternity Determination
The legal identification of a child’s father, commonly referred to as establishing paternity, is a process that can have great benefits for the children and the parents involved. If you are interested in learning more about how to establish paternity and what options you may have to prove paternity when an alleged father cannot… Read More »
Motorcycle Stunts and Tricks Can Lead to Injuries
Riding a motorcycle on a Florida blue-skied day can provide individuals with a sense of freedom and an adrenaline rush, but there are risks, especially when motorcycle operators find the temptation to perform stunts and tricks to be irresistible. Risky maneuvers on motorcycles significantly increases the chances of accidents and injuries. Physical harm as… Read More »
Differences Between a Lawyer and an Attorney
When it comes to legal matters, the words lawyer and attorney are often used interchangeably, but there are differences between the two that are important to understand if you are pursuing legal counsel. Bring your legal questions to a Tampa business & corporate law attorney. When you have a Florida business dispute or other… Read More »
What If an Accident Isn’t Minor or Severe?
Car accidents are often classified into two categories based on their severity, minor or severe. But while these two labels apply to many accidents, there are still others that fall somewhere in between. Often insurance companies and legal representatives will refer to these accidents as moderate collisions. Moderate accidents can be tricky to navigate… Read More »
Lack Of Handrails And Stair Injuries
A common feature in both residential and commercial buildings, stairways serve a practical purpose and can be used as an architectural highlight. While there are many reasons to enjoy stairways, they are also, unfortunately, a common site for slip and fall injuries. This can be especially true when handrails are missing, and stair accidents… Read More »
When You Can’t Appeal A Personal Injury Case
Suffering a personal injury due to someone else’s negligence is incredibly distressing, and it is common for people to move forward with seeking compensation for losses through legal action. While it is important to protect your rights, not every outcome in a personal injury lawsuit is favorable. And if you receive an outcome you… Read More »
Steps To Take After A Hurricane Claim Denial
Living in Florida, everyone is familiar with the devastating impact hurricanes can have on properties. In the aftermath of a hurricane, filing an insurance claim is often the first step towards recovering the losses and rebuilding lives, but there are times when insurance companies deny hurricane claims, leaving policyholders frustrated and unsure of what… Read More »
Purchasing New Child Seats After An Accident
Prioritizing the safety of children is essential. So when young kids are traveling in vehicles it is important for them to be secured in a child safety seat, and if you were involved in a Tampa car crash and a child seat was in the car at the time of the collision, understanding how… Read More »
