Author Archives: Jay Butchko

7 Million People Misdiagnosed In ERs Every Year
When you go to the emergency room feeling extremely ill or injured, you expect to get appropriate medical care in a prompt manner. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Many people end up waiting hours to be seen. This is a serious enough issue, but what’s even worse is that misdiagnosis is common… Read More »

New Florida Campaign To Increase Awareness Of Hit And Run Crashes
When motorists get their driver’s license, they take written and behind-the-wheel tests to ensure they know the rules of the road. They know that all drivers who are involved in crashes need to stop at the accident scene to exchange information and provide medical care to injured victims. However, not everyone follows the rules…. Read More »

What Is Negligent Security?
When we step onto someone else’s property, as a visitor or customer, we expect to have some degree of safety. While slips and falls and dog bites are common safety issues on other people’s property, sometimes crimes can occur as well. For example, you may have been leaving your apartment complex when you were… Read More »

5-Year-Old Girl Suffers Traumatizing Dog Attack
Children often love dogs and other animals, but this love is sometimes unrequited. Even the sweetest, friendliest dog can attack, causing disfiguring injuries. This recently happened to a 5-year-old girl in Florida. The girl was attacked by a dog when she pet it, causing scars. The attack happened on February 10 at Hortt Park… Read More »

Cosori Air Fryers Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Risk
Air fryers have been all the rage in the past few years. An air fryer is a countertop cooking appliance that works like a convection oven. Despite the name, it does not actually fry food. Instead, it uses a fan and heating elements to produce foods that are crispy on the outside and moist… Read More »

Burn Injury Complications
Injuries happen all the time. When they do, they typically heal up, and that’s it. This is typically not the case with burn injuries. While first-degree burns, like sunburns, do go away quickly and don’t often lead to complications, more severe burns do. A second-, third-, or fourth-degree burn can cause scarring, nerve damage,… Read More »

Construction Worker Killed In 13-Story Fall
The workplace is supposed to be safe. Nobody wants to die while at work, but it happens quite often, unfortunately. This is especially true in the construction industry. Many hazards are present on construction sites, with heights being one of the biggest issues. Buildings can be dozens of stories tall. When a worker falls,… Read More »

1 Killed In Train Crash
Unfortunately, motorists sometimes think they are invincible. They drive recklessly and even try to beat fast-moving trains. This was recently the case in Florida. The driver of a pickup truck made a right turn just as a train was approaching. The driver did not complete the turn. It collided with the train, killing the… Read More »

What To Know About Knee Injuries
Knees are probably some of the most complex parts of the body. They are also one of the most important, as they allow us to walk, run, and engage in other physical activity. Even a seemingly minor injury can cause a lot of damage due to all the ligaments, tendons, muscles, cartilage, and bones… Read More »

Common Daycare Injuries
Many parents rely on daycare providers to care for their children while they’re at work. Parents expect to trust their providers, but sometimes accidents happen, even though there are strict laws in place. Many injuries happen due to abuse, negligence, and inappropriate behavior. Daycares can be dangerous. If your child is in daycare, you’ll… Read More »