Author Archives: Jay Butchko
A Recent Example of the Tragic Implications of Nursing Home Negligence
The American population is aging and more and more people are finding family members or themselves in nursing homes in their later years. As an indication of this growing industry, there were over 15,000 nursing homes here in the United States as of 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control. However, making the… Read More »
Understanding the Impact of Drowsiness on Driving
Whether it was due to stress, a long day, or chronic insomnia, we have all had a sleepless night or two. But unfortunately, life doesn’t stop just because you didn’t get a good night’s rest and that means there are places you have to go regardless. However, when tired drivers get behind the wheel,… Read More »
Avoiding Rear-End Accidents
Many people think rear-end collisions amount to nothing more than nuisances. And many times, these accidents, which occur when the driver of a vehicle crashes into the vehicle that is driving ahead of him or her, are minor. However, in other contexts these collisions can be very dangerous. The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently… Read More »
Drugged Driving in Florida
We hear a lot about drunk driving and how it causes serious and fatal car accidents. However, not much is mentioned about drugged driving, which is just as prevalent of a problem in many states. Florida is no exception. About one-third of those who fail sobriety tests in Florida are under the influence of… Read More »
Protect Your Loved One From Nursing Home Neglect
When your family member suffers from a medical condition that requires 24/7 care, you may not be able to care for them. After all, people have jobs, families and other obligations. Therefore, you may decide that a nursing home is best. The staff members are supposed to be trained professionals who can give your… Read More »
Texting and Driving – What We Have Learned in the First Month of Florida’s New Ban on Texting While Driving
As of July 1, the state of Florida implemented a new texting and driving law that is intended to change how drivers operate in the future. Now that the law has been in place for over a month, we can begin to recognize some of the differences between the old law and the new… Read More »
The Dangers of Head-On Collisions
The Miami Herald recently reported that a 15-year-old girl was killed in a head-on collision caused by an accused drunk driver on a recent Saturday night. The teen was killed when the 19-year-old driver of a 2015 BMW going at least 55 mph on a curve near Temecula crossed the double line and slammed… Read More »
Florida’s Grim Ranking in Child Hot Car Deaths
We all know that Florida has a reputation for its warm weather and scenic natural environment that makes it unique among other states in this country. Unfortunately, these same conditions are also responsible for another much more tragic reason why Florida is unique. ABC’s WPTA News 21 recently reported that a 2-year-old little girl… Read More »
What Do I Do After My Child is Injured in a Car Accident?
The smallest members of our families are also the most precious and we all want to do nothing but keep them safe. But unfortunately, while cars are convenient sources of transportation for all of us, they also pose a risk to everyone including young children. And tragically, when young children are involved in confidence,… Read More »
Driving Safety For Older Drivers
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that the state of Florida has approved a driving safety course that will allow senior drivers to qualify for insurance rate reduction simply by taking it. The newly created Alliance of Delray Residential Associations Mature Driver/Senior Citizen Driver Course for drivers who are age 55 and older… Read More »
