Author Archives: Jay Butchko
HOW DOES A PERSONAL INJURY CASE WORK IN FLORIDA ON AN ATTORNEY CONTINGENCY FEE?
Many people ask us attorneys at www.FightingForFamilies.com this question about how contingency cases work, and they are comforted to know that we only get paid at the end of the case when we recover for the client. There are no upfront charges, there are no out-of-pocket charges to the client. We get paid after… Read More »
IF I FIRE MY PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
First the Florida Bar holds that as the client you have the right to choose any attorney you want. What that means is if you are not happy with your present attorney—whether it is because nothing is happening on your case, or you never get a call back, or it seems like the receptionist… Read More »
Pedestrian Versus Auto Deaths. They are Rising in Florida
The rate of pedestrian deaths by automobiles is rising in Tampa Bay and across the country. The New York Times studied the issue and found that if the U.S. had made the same progress as other wealthy countries 25,000 pedestrian deaths would be saved in the last two decades. The Rise in U.S. Traffic… Read More »
Preventing Childhood Drownings In Florida
The state of Florida, renowned for its 825 miles of beaches, 7,500+ lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, 12,000 miles of rivers and streams, and an estimated 2 million swimming pools, is tragically also a hot spot for drowning accidents. These are particularly prevalent among children, making drowning the leading cause of accidental death in the… Read More »