Author Archives: Jay Butchko
So You Think You Can Walk? Crossing Safely at Crosswalks
Florida is known for its beautiful weather and this attracts many people on both a temporary and permanent basis. Many people here in the Sunshine State take advantage of the beautiful weather by choosing to frequently walk from one destination to another as opposed to driving. While doing so definitely has its pros, there… Read More »
Charging Up Your Knowledge of the Latest Risks of Vaping Devices
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that the state of New York has become the first state to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarette vaping devices. This change comes in the midst of a mysterious surge of severe breathing illnesses linked to vaping that federal health officials have been investigating. The prohibition, which… Read More »
Safety Tips for Teen Drivers
Most teens look forward to their 16th birthday, as that is when they can take their driving test and hopefully get their driver’s license. While being able to drive may be a rite of passage, it is not a right. It is a privilege, and it is one that teen drivers should take seriously…. Read More »
Are Tesla Autopilot Systems Really Safe?
New technology always seems attractive, especially when it comes to driving. After all, many of us spend what we perceive as wasted time in traffic on a daily basis commuting from one destination to another. Anything that either shortens our journey or enables us to use our commuting time more wisely instantly seems like… Read More »
Avoiding an Accident While Waiting at a Bus Stop
Local 10 News recently reported that a 63-year-old man has been injured in a hit-and-run crash at a Miami bus stop. According to a police report, the collision occurred when the 36-year-old driver of a Lexus apparently drove onto the sidewalk and struck the victim who was sitting on a bench at the bus… Read More »
Choosing the Right Personal Injury Attorney
Car accidents are simply a fact of modern life, and sadly, so are the innocent victims who find themselves at the hospital for injuries ranging after encountering an accident due to someone else’s negligence. Here in the Sunshine State, there are almost 400,000 car accidents every year. Many of these victims face ongoing health… Read More »
Failure to Diagnose Most Common Reason for Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical conditions such as cancer, meningitis, diabetes, strokes and infections are serious conditions that can lead to death. However, if they are caught early, they can be managed with medications and other treatments. Unfortunately, many common diseases are not caught early. They are either misdiagnosed as a different disease or not diagnosed at all…. Read More »
Car Accident FAQs
Car accidents can leave all parties confused about which steps to take next, and unfortunately, they happen often here in the Sunshine State. There are over 395,000 car accidents that take place in the state of Florida every year. Many of these car accident victims struggle with physical injuries resulting from the accident that… Read More »
The Importance of Visiting a Doctor After a Car Accident
According to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Florida has over 17 million drivers. And unfortunately, many drivers eventually end up in an accident on one of the many scenic roads in the Sunshine State. The DMV has also reported that in 2018 alone, there were almost 400,000 car accidents. Accidents are stressful when… Read More »
The Tragic Implications of Motorcycle Accidents and Why They Can Lead to Such Tragic Results
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that one motorcyclist is lucky to be alive after his speeding bike went out of control on Interstate 75 near U.S. 27, before the vehicle collapsed and slid about 100 feet. The motorcyclist was apparently wearing a helmet but was not wearing protective clothing. Motorcycle accidents are… Read More »
