Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Understanding Wrongful Death Cases
Nobody wants their beloved spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, child, niece, nephew, aunt, or uncle to die, especially in an accident that could have been prevented. Unfortunately, wrongful death happens quite often. It occurs when someone dies due to someone else’s negligence or reckless behavior, and accounts for hundreds of thousands of deaths every year…. Read More »
Understanding Catastrophic Injuries
An accident can cause serious injuries. These injuries can be so severe that they can be catastrophic, which means that they can be long-term and so debilitating that they can affect mobility and keep a person from working and earning income. In some cases, the victim’s own negligence contributes to their injuries. However, many… Read More »
What Parents Should Know About School Injuries
Parents expect that their children will be safe at school. While they typically come home with no injuries, sometimes accidents happen. Kids may get injured while playing at recess or participating in after school sports activities. In some cases, the injuries are intentional, with bullying and even shootings on the rise. School injuries are… Read More »
Bicycle Accidents: Causes And Prevention
Bicycles can be fun to ride. They’re a good way to get from place to place, but they can also be dangerous. When a bicycle collides with a vehicle, the results can be catastrophic and even deadly. Bicycle crashes are very common in Florida, with the state ranking first or second every year. In… Read More »
Preventing Summertime Injuries In Children
With summer on its way and school out soon, children will be spending more time outdoors. This is great news for parents, who often want to see their kids playing more and engaging in activity. However, this can also be a dangerous time, with more injuries taking place. When you think of summertime injuries,… Read More »
Swimming Pools And Premises Liability
Temperatures are warming up in Tampa, which means barbecues and pool parties are just around the corner. While swimming is a lot of fun for people of all ages, it comes with risks. Many people are injured in swimming pool accidents. Drowning deaths are also common, with 10 people dying every day. Pool owners… Read More »
Pedestrian Safety In Florida
Walking from place to place is a great way to get around Tampa and other areas in Florida. However, it does come with dangers. Many people are injured in pedestrian accidents. In 2019, 6,205 pedestrians died in crashes in the United States. Motorists are not always looking out for pedestrians. Even when you are… Read More »
What To Look For In A Personal Injury Lawyer
Most of us don’t have a lawyer on call like we have a doctor we see for illnesses and injuries. Therefore, by the time you need one, you need to act quickly. You want a lawyer who can effectively handle your case and communicate well. At the same time, you don’t want to spend… Read More »
