Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Safety Tips For Driving in Foggy Weather Conditions
Weather can be very dangerous at times, especially when you happen to be behind the wheel of a car and find yourself surrounded by fog. Many drivers underestimate the dangers of driving in fog because it may seem harmless when compared to other adverse weather conditions such as rainstorms or heavy snow. However, when… Read More »
Avoiding Reckless and Raging Drivers
Local 10 News recently reported that a young woman who engaged in reckless driving behavior caused multiple accident scenes on a local highway. The 25-year-old reportedly initially crashed her Honda sedan into a Mercedes vehicle and fled. Afterward, she continued traveling eastbound on SR 836 toward Interstate 95 and then struck a gray Dodge… Read More »
Signs of Potential Elder Abuse
We have a large population of older people here in the Sunshine State and a continuing issue for both older people and their loved ones is choosing where they can spend their golden years. Many older people eventually spend time in long-term care facilities because of need, convenience, or a combination of the two…. Read More »
How Much Are Serious Injuries Worth?
Whether you are driving one or riding in one, most people here in the state of Florida rely on cars on a daily basis in order to get from one place to another. Sadly, sometimes those car rides lead to car accidents that can have impactful results. In addition to property damage, two million… Read More »
The Dangers of Walking For Pedestrians
Car accidents can happen in many different ways as we all know. However, one of the scariest prospects for anyone who spends any time traveling by foot is the idea of colliding with a vehicle. Walking from one destination to another can be an ideal alternative to driving as it can be a good… Read More »
The Tragic Results of Hit and Run Accidents
The South Florida Sun Sentinel has reported that a Porsche driver recently ran over two tourists and kept driving in an apparent hit and run accident. The unidentified driver was apparently heading up State Road A1A when he or she ran over a pair of Norwegian tourists when they happened to stumble onto the… Read More »
The Ugly Side of Permanent Cosmetic Beauty Products
Whether you have envisioned waking up with “perfect” eyebrows due to microblading or not having to line your lips or eyes, permanent makeup offers a seemingly convenient, uncomplicated, and relatively inexpensive solution for being able to enter any situation with a face that is already made up. For these and other reasons, the application… Read More »
The Recent Appellate Case Clarifying Whether Private Hotels Have to Provide Lifeguards at Pools
Here in Florida, outdoor pools continue to be used long after the intense heat of summer gone. And while pools are a source of year-round fun for both residents of the Sunshine State and those who visit from other states and countries, pools also have the potential to be a significant source of danger…. Read More »
Winter Driving Safety Tips
Here in the Sunshine State, we are lucky enough to enjoy mild temperatures for almost the entirety of the year. As snowbirds and vacationers flock to Florida as a sought-after escape from colder environments, we are reminded of our amazing weather. But even here in the South Florida area, we experience cold fronts such… Read More »
What You Should Understand About Dealing With Insurance Companies After a Car Accident
We all know that a car accident can occur at anytime and at anyplace. Regardless, no one is prepared to find him or herself as the victim of one. If you have, unfortunately, become injured in one of the more than 395,000 car accidents that occur every year here in Florida, you have likely… Read More »
