Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Tampa Man Killed While Crossing Interstate 75
After a breakdown on the roadway, drivers need to practice safety first. They may be tempted to run across the road and get help, but that is rarely a good idea, especially on a busy roadway early in the morning. Drivers on freeways and interstates are not looking for pedestrians, so seeing someone on… Read More »
Reducing Emergency Room Errors Among Children
No parent wants to have to bring their child to the emergency room under any circumstance. The ER is a busy environment and sometimes safety is overlooked. There are many reasons why safety is an issue in the ER. These include frequent workflow interruptions and multiple care transitions. Barriers to effective communication may also… Read More »
1 Injured In Florida Construction Accident
The construction industry is known for being dangerous. Heights, electricity, machinery, tools, and heavy materials are all elements that can cause serious accidents. One person was injured in a construction accident in Wellington. The incident occurred on the afternoon of November 1 on 50th Street. A construction crew was putting up a roof truss… Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Fatal Circle K Explosion
When a driver stops at a gas station, they assume they will be able to quickly fill up their vehicle with gas and be on their way. Unfortunately, the story does not always end like that. A gas station explosion killed a woman in December 2021. The mother of five burned to death due… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed In Solo-Vehicle Crash
While many motorcycle accidents are caused by other drivers, there are a great deal of crashes that are caused by motorcycle riders losing control of their bikes. These solo-vehicle accidents often result in fatality. Sadly, this was recently the case in the Tampa area, when a man was killed in a motorcycle accident. The… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed After Getting Hit By 3 Vehicles
When a pedestrian gets hit by one vehicle, they will likely suffer severe injuries, but there’s a possibility they could survive. When they get hit by three vehicles in a span of just a few minutes, the odds are against them. A pedestrian was recently killed in Orlando after getting hit by three vehicles… Read More »
Slips And Falls At Hotels
Slips and falls tend to happen in and around homes, but the truth is that they can happen anywhere. They can happen at work, at a grocery store, or inside a restaurant. They can also happen when you least expect it, such as on a vacation. Many tourists stay at hotels and resorts when… Read More »
Bicyclist Killed In Hit And Run Accident
Finding out that your loved one was killed in a bicycle accident can be a terrible thing to have to deal with. Making matters worse is when the driver flees the accident scene. Sadly, this was recently the case in Florida. A bicyclist was killed in a crash in Osceola County on the morning… Read More »
2 Trains Collide In Miami, Injuring 4
Most train crashes involve pedestrians or vehicles on the railroad tracks. Rarely do they involve other trains. However, this was recently the case in Miami, when two trains collided. While nobody was killed, four people were injured. The crash happened on the evening of September 24. Two CSX freight trains collided at Northwest 15… Read More »
Miami Bar To Pay $96 Million In Damages For Fatal Drunk Driving Accident
Alcohol affects people’s judgment and skills, which is why it is illegal to drink and drive. It is taken seriously in Florida, which is why jurors recently agreed to a whopping $96 million verdict in a 2015 drunk driving accident that killed one person and seriously injured another. This was one of the largest… Read More »
