Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Slips and Falls in Hospitals
When you think of hospitals, you likely think of a place where sick or injured people go to get better. You don’t typically think of hospitals as a place where accidents are likely to happen, but they are. Slip and fall accidents are especially common and they happen more often than you may think… Read More »
Man Hit by Box Truck on I-275
Pedestrian accidents are common in Tampa. In many cases, the driver is at fault. However, there are also cases in which a pedestrian makes poor decisions and walks across a busy road. This can lead to fatality. Sadly, this was recently the case in Tampa. A man was crossing Interstate 275 when he was… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Dale Mabry Highway
While the roadways are supposed to support motorists, pedestrians, and others, the motorists often prevail. If there is someone in the road, it can be hard for cars to slow down in time to avoid a crash. This is especially true on busy highways. When motorists are traveling at high speeds, pedestrians don’t have… Read More »
What is Considered Distracted Driving in Florida?
When you think of distracted driving, texting while driving may come to mind. However, there are other things that may be considered distracted driving. But what exactly? When you get into a car, do you have to sit with your hands on the wheel the entire time? If you take one hand off to… Read More »
1 Killed, 2 Injured in Dump Truck Crash
When a dump truck and passenger vehicle collide, the result is often catastrophic. These two vehicles have extreme size differences that can lead to fatal crashes. Sadly, this was recently the case in Tampa. A man was killed and two others were injured in a dump truck crash. The fatal accident occurred on the… Read More »
Driver Survives Amtrak Train Crash
When you think of a train crash, you may imagine extensive damage and fatalities. A recent Amtrak train crash in Florida involving a passenger vehicle did result in extensive damage to the car. The good news is that the driver was not killed or even seriously injured. The accident happened on the afternoon of… Read More »
1 Killed, 1 Injured in Ferry Crash
Boat crashes do not happen as often as car accidents. With so much open water, colliding with a boat or other object is not something that happens every day. However, when these accidents do occur, they can be deadly. Sadly, this was recently the case in the Port of Miami. A boat crashed into… Read More »
Toddler Killed in Pedestrian Accident
At 3:30 in the morning, where do you expect your toddler child to be? Most parents would say, sleeping in their bed. Unfortunately, that was not the case for parents in Town ‘N’ Country, whose 3-year-old boy escaped their apartment at that time in the morning. Sadly, the boy was hit by a car… Read More »
Uninsured Motorists, Other Factors Causing Rate Increases
As you may have noticed in the past few years, the cost of everything has increased. It’s especially costly to get around nowadays, with gas prices, insurance rates, and the cost of vehicles themselves sky high. Drivers in Florida are especially upset over rising auto insurance rates. Nationwide car insurance rates are going up… Read More »
What to Do if Your Child is Injured at Daycare
Many parents don’t want their child to be raised in daycare. They may not think it is fair to the child or they may be scared that their child will suffer abuse or neglect while under the care of someone else. While this is a plausible concern, the truth is that children are much… Read More »
