Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Woman is Killed by Alligator
Florida is known for its large alligator population. They have been known to seriously injure and kill residents. When a person dies a wrongful death, they can typically sue the liable party. But when an alligator kills them, do they have any recourse? Can they still file a lawsuit? One Florida family is. A… Read More »
Child Injured After SUV, School Bus Collide
Parents expect that their children will be safe as the bus driver takes them to school in the mornings and then back home at the end of the day. However, accidents sometimes occur and they can result in injuries, fear, and concerns. An SUV recently collided with a school bus, causing one child to… Read More »
Kratom Cause of Multiple Wrongful Deaths
A person can die from eating contaminated foods, taking wrong medications, or using unregulated products. One unregulated product that has been at the center of legal attention over the past year. We’re talking about kratom, which is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Kratom has recently become a staple in western culture, but… Read More »
Construction Worker Killed in Excavator Collapse
Construction is a dangerous industry. There are a lot of tractors and machines needed to work on a construction project. Equipment is especially necessary for demolition projects and when they malfunction or are not used properly, they can cause damage and injure or kill workers. Sadly, a worker was killed in a construction site… Read More »
Neck Pain After a Car Accident
After a car accident, you may experience various injuries including neck pain. The impact from a crash can expose the head and neck to sudden and rapid movements. This is especially true if your body is restrained by a seatbelt. Your neck ends up taking the majority of the blunt force, often resulting in… Read More »
Do I Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
When you’re driving on Florida’s roadways, you may not be thinking about the possibility of an accident. However, car crashes happen on a daily basis. You may assume that all drivers carry insurance to pay for damages they cause to others, but this is not always the case. In fact, 1 in 8 drivers… Read More »
HSN to Pay $16 Million Fine for not Disclosing Defect
Many of us enjoy shopping from the comfort of home. For many people, this means online shopping, but for some, it may mean turning on the TV and checking out the Home Shopping Network (HSN). This was how people shopped from home decades ago, buying items from clothing to jewelry to household appliances. But… Read More »
Six Vehicles Involved in Accident Caused by Reckless Driver
One of the basic laws new drivers are taught is to not pass on the shoulder. A driver recently did this in Tampa, causing a six-vehicle crash and shutting down roads for a couple hours. The driver was seriously injured in the accident. The incident happened on the morning of October 9 on Interstate… Read More »
Guide to Dog Bites
People love their dogs and will often do anything to defend them. Many say their dogs would never bite someone. But the truth is that they might, and the results could be catastrophic. Even President Biden’s dog, a German Shepherd, has bitten Secret Service agents a whopping 11 times since October 2022. One incident… Read More »
Staying Safe at Playgrounds
Children love playgrounds. Swings, monkey bars, and other play structures can provide hours of fun for kids. However, like anything else, there are dangers involved. Children can fall off play structures. They can injure themselves on slides. There may be sharp corners that cause injuries. Playground injuries can cause broken bones, concussions, sprains, strains,… Read More »