Keith Petrochko
My Affordable Attorney
Keith Petrochko is a litigation attorney at My Affordable Attorney in Daytona Beach, Florida, where he represents clients throughout Central Florida, including Volusia, Flagler, Seminole, and Orange Counties. His practice focuses on personal injury, car accident claims, premises liability, insurance disputes, contract litigation, and debt defense.
Mr. Petrochko has litigated thousands of claims in Florida’s state and federal courts. He is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
To make quality legal representation more accessible, Mr. Petrochko established a 25% flat contingency fee structure at My Affordable Attorney, offering accident victims an affordable alternative to the standard 40% industry fee.
If you need a Daytona Beach personal injury attorney or Central Florida car accident lawyer, contact My Affordable Attorney for a free consultation.
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Collections
- Discrimination
- Automobile Property Damage
- Unemployment Compensation
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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- Q. Concern about settling car accident case before surgery due to limited insurance coverage.
- A: To begin, you should discuss this issue directly with your attorney. Settling a case before surgery can be risky because once you accept the $50,000 policy limit, you cannot seek more from that driver even if your medical bills later exceed that amount. In Florida, your Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage will pay up to $10,000 for medical expenses, and if you have Medical Payments (MedPay) coverage, that can help with bills as well. You should also explore whether you carry uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage, which can provide additional compensation when the at-fault driver’s limits are inadequate. A settlement should account for all of your medical needs, so make sure ... Read More
- Q. Will a lawsuit settlement impact my SSI benefits in Florida?
- A: Yes, a lawsuit settlement can impact your SSI benefits. SSI is a needs-based program, so any settlement or award you personally receive will generally be treated as income in the month received and as a resource after that month. This can reduce or even suspend your SSI payments, and it can also affect your Medicaid eligibility since Medicaid is tied to SSI in Florida.
That does not necessarily mean you should remove your name from the lawsuit. In many cases, a settlement can be structured through a special needs trust or other planning arrangement so that you still receive the benefit of the recovery while preserving your SSI and Medicaid. Removing your name could forfeit your right to compensation ... Read More
- Q. How to ensure my business is compensated for damages after a car crashed into it?
- A: You have already taken important first steps by securing a police report, video evidence, and witness statements. To ensure your business is compensated, you should promptly notify both the driver’s auto insurer (for property damage liability coverage) and your commercial property insurer (for building and business interruption coverage, if you carry it). The plaza or building owner’s insurer may also be involved if there are issues with the structure itself.
Compensation can include repairs to the property, replacement of furniture and equipment, and lost income during the time you are unable to operate. If the driver’s policy limits are not enough, your own insurance may provide additional ... Read More
