Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Risks of the Roundup Herbicide
In addition to the beautiful weather and beaches present in much of the state, Florida also offers an ideal location for growing certain crops. In fact, Florida is one of the leading agricultural states for certain food sources – such as sugarcane, oranges and grapefruit – that don’t thrive in much of the other… Read More »
Understanding Essure Injuries
After completing a family, many women begin looking for options to ensure that they are done having children. One such option in the last few decades was the Essure device. However, at this point several questions have been raised about the safety of the Essure birth control device and who will be held responsible… Read More »
What You Should Do if You Are Involved in an Accident with an Impaired Driver
The Palm Beach Post recently reported that a man’s blood-alcohol level was nearly three times the threshold for impairment when he struck and killed a motorcyclist last year. The fatal accident occurred when the Infiniti Q70 driven by the impaired driver collided with the victim’s motorcycle as he reportedly attempted to make a left… Read More »
Preventing Single-Vehicle Accidents
According to WFLA 8 News, a 23-year-old Zephyrhills man was killed in the passenger seat of a vehicle on a recent Saturday when the driver lost control and crashed into a tree in a tragic single-vehicle accident. Authorities have asserted that the fatality victim was the passenger in a Chevy 1500 traveling northbound on… Read More »
The Most Common Types of Personal Injury Lawsuits in Florida
Who wants to be involved in or injured in a car accident? Absolutely no one. But unfortunately, almost 400,000 people find themselves in this exact position every single year just here in the state of Florida. And that’s just ONE of the types of personal injuries that can occur here in the Sunshine State…. Read More »
What Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Do?
Whether you have been injured in a car accident or some other kind of unexpected personal injury, this kind of experience can be one of the worst of your entire life. Therefore, it is probably in your best interest to hold the person who caused the accident responsible for his or her actions. When… Read More »
Burn Injuries: Causes and Treatment
Many fire victims have suffered burn injuries to some degree. While many burns are minor, requiring topical creams and painkillers, some require more advanced care in a hospital or burn center. A burn does not solely cause scarring or disfigurement to the skin. Burns can also cause nerve damage and infections. Your organs, such… Read More »
Day Care Negligence and the Tragedies That Can Result
Day care centers should be safe havens for children. After all, many of us have to depend on them to care for our youngest loved ones while we go to work, attend school, or pursue other endeavors in order to support our families. Leaving a child in the care of others involves a high… Read More »
Fall Driving Dangers and Tips to Help Keep You Safe
Autumn is a beautiful time of year. Even here in the Sunshine State where seasonal changes aren’t as physically obvious in many parts of the state as in some other parts of the country, we get into the spirit of pumpkin spice, apple cider, football season and all the other lovely aspects of autumn…. Read More »
Understanding the Causes and Effects of Slip and Falls
We have all slipped and fallen a few times in our lives. After all, a range of circumstances can fall under the term “slip and fall”. A slip and fall can encompass many different causes of injuries a person may suffer when someone slips, trips or falls when coming into contact with an unreasonably… Read More »
