Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Three Factors That Make It Harder To Settle A Car Accident Case
If you have been injured in a car accident that was caused by someone else on the road, you will likely reach a point where you ponder how much you would be willing to settle for. Between expensive medical bills and wages you may have lost at work due to your injuries, it is… Read More »
Memorial Day Weekend Driving Safety Tips
The Memorial Day Weekend unofficially signals the annual start of summer and many Americans look forward to celebrating. Every year on the last Monday of May, the men and women who have given their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces are honored through this national holiday. For some people, Memorial Day comes… Read More »
Reacting To A Minor Florida Car Accident
We all try to stay away from car accidents as much as possible by keeping ourselves alert on the road and looking out for cars that are operating erratically. However, car accidents are an unfortunate part of life and cannot always be avoided. As a grim example of this, there were roughly 12 million… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Hit-And-Run Accidents
Unfortunately, a number of hit-and-run accidents occur every year. Statistics grimly indicate that there is a hit-and-run crash happening somewhere in America every 43 seconds. Sometimes these accidents occur right here in Florida and are spotlighted in the local news which serves as a reminder of how serious the consequences can be when someone… Read More »
Avoiding Tailgating Accidents
We have all found ourselves in a situation where we were in a hurry to get somewhere and ended up behind a car that was going much slower than we would have liked. In circumstances like that, drivers sometimes get too close to the car in front of them in an effort to nudge… Read More »
Car Accidents Can Cause Disabling Nerve Damage
The tremendous forces generated by car accidents can break bones, injure soft tissue, and lead to concussions. Nerve damage is also a problem. This is a type of invisible injury that can be very difficult to come back from. At Halpern Santos & Pinkert, P.A., our car accident lawyers will review your medical records… Read More »
Injuries At Sport Venues
Florida is home to a dozen professional sports teams and hosts such world-famous sporting events as the Daytona 500, the Miami Open, and the Super Bowl. For those whose interests run to collegiate athletics, our state offers dozens of colleges who participate in all major American sports. Millions of people head out to a… Read More »
Shoulder Injuries after a Car Accident
The shoulder is a complicated joint, and even a small injury to one of its component parts can lead to excruciating pain. When a person suffers a shoulder injury, they can suddenly struggle getting dressed, bathing, driving, and working. Depending on the injury, a person might be out of commission for months and even… Read More »
How to Record the Scene after a Slip and Fall
Slip and fall victims are entitled to compensation when a property owner fails to use proper care to keep the premises safe. However, proving that a hazard existed in the first place is difficult. You cannot expect people to automatically believe your story that you fell after stepping on a puddle of water or… Read More »
The Case of the Missing Tree
At Halpern Santos & Pinkert, our Florida personal injury attorneys regularly sound the bell that accident victims should fully document the hazards that cause their injuries as soon as possible. There is a simple reason: the entity in control of the hazard might quickly fix it, which makes obtaining compensation difficult. In our every… Read More »
