Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Negligent Drivers Continue to Injure Tampa Workers. It Could Get Even Worse.
In May of 2024, a driver ran a red light and smashed into an ambulance – critically injuring the paramedic behind the wheel. Three others were injured – including a 70-year-old patient inside the ambulance. Negligent motorists are repeatedly injuring workers on Tampa streets – including construction workers and first responders. Injured commercial drivers… Read More »
Deadly Cement Silo Accident Leads to Consequences for Two Florida Employers
Cement silos can be dangerous workplaces, but they are necessary for industrial-scale concrete production and storage. Society has been heavily reliant on concrete since Roman times, and the Florida construction industry uses vast quantities of this material to build all kinds of structures. With the right safety policies, cement silo workers can navigate various… Read More »
Filing Product Liability Lawsuits After Workplace Injuries in Tampa
After a workplace injury in Tampa, your first instinct might be to file a workers’ compensation claim. While this can certainly provide you with solid compensation, you might want to consult with a qualified Tampa workers’ compensation lawyer first. Why? Because you may be eligible for more compensation than you realize. Instead of filing… Read More »
Common Reasons for Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims in Tampa
Although workers’ compensation in Tampa can provide streamlined compensation after accidents on the job, your claim may be denied for a number of reasons. You may assume that you are automatically entitled to compensation as a valued worker in the United States, but this isn’t always true. Often, workers are forced to fight for… Read More »
Treatment for Crushed Limbs After a Tampa Construction Accident
According to the OSHA, “caught-between” accidents are one of the “fatal four” most common fatal construction injuries in the United States. These accidents can easily claim lives, but they may also leave survivors with crushed limbs. Falling objects, machinery, and various other factors can all crush limbs on Tampa construction sites – leaving workers… Read More »
Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim for Retail-Related Repetitive Strain
The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that strains and sprains account for 45% of all grocery store-related injury claims in the nation. The same pattern is true for retail workers in clothing stores, hardware stores, and numerous other establishments throughout Florida. Repetitive strain is very common for those who bend, twist, and lift throughout… Read More »
Can You File a Workers’ Comp Claim as a Temporary Worker in Florida?
According to the latest statistics, there are almost 200,000 temporary workers in the State of Florida – representing about 2 percent of the total workforce. These individuals play a vital role in powering the Sunshine State’s economy – particularly when it comes to agriculture and construction. If you have suffered an injury as a… Read More »
Hurt in a Tampa Scaffolding Accident – How Can I Pursue Compensation?
If you were hurt by scaffolding in Tampa, you may have the opportunity to pursue compensation. This compensation can help cover your medical expenses, missed wages, and other expenses. These expenses can be crippling for victims, and speaking with a lawyer may be one of the few ways to realistically address the financial burdens… Read More »
Two Recent Florida Workplace Accidents Highlight Gravity-Related Threats
Gravity-related threats can take many forms at Florida workplaces. While the obvious example is a worker who falls from heights, objects may also fall onto workers operating down below. In the case of very heavy objects, they only need to fall a few feet to cause potentially deadly accidents. For families who have lost… Read More »
Threats Posed by New Technology for Tampa Workers
New innovations often cause shocking accidents that prove fatal. While the subject of workplace safety often focuses on older technology, it is all too easy to overlook threats posed by new developments in the average workplace. This technology is now prevalent across all kinds of workplaces in the modern era – including warehouses and… Read More »
