Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Preventing Accidental Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Throughout the country, Spring and warmer weather that comes with it is a great opportunity to dust off the grill and fire up the charcoals or gas for this popular American pastime that also produces some of the best-tasting food. However, the beginning of grilling season in this country has also led to a… Read More »
The Tragic Consequences That Can Result From Daycare Negligence
For many working parents, choosing a daycare facility is not just an option – it is instead a requirement of continued employment which many Americans must do in order to support their families despite having little ones. Parents spend a lot of time debating this choice in hopes of choosing the right day care… Read More »
Preventing Skateboarding Injuries
Skateboarding is a popular recreational sport that is even a mode of transportation for some people. While skateboarders share the road and sidewalks with vehicles, scooters, bicycles and pedestrians, many of them respect the others on the road and strive to act safely and make it uneventfully from one place to another. Unfortunately, despite… Read More »
The Potential Consequences of the Increasing E-Cigarette Use Among Young Americans
Florida Today recently reported that high schoolers from Brevard County had plans to travel to Tallahassee to ask lawmakers to impose stricter regulations on e-cigarette companies in order to address the surge in discipline problems they have reportedly been seeing in their schools. Student government leaders presented their plan at a school board meeting… Read More »
The Consequences of Single-Vehicle Accidents
The Palm Beach Post recently reported that a single-vehicle accident on I-95 has resulted in tragic consequences. While authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash, the vehicle was reportedly traveling southbound when it hit an embankment, went airborne, overturned and hit a palm tree, according to a report from the Florida Highway… Read More »
Bouncing into Fun Instead of Injuries at a Bounce House
Bounce houses are often found at amusement parks, fairs, events, and birthday parties for one good reason – kids love them. Whether called a bounce house, moon bounce, or space walk, these inflatable square structures bring joy to all who jump up and down on them. The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that… Read More »
Understanding How Car Accidents Can Lead to Traumatic Brain Injury
The Palm Beach Post recently reported that a young woman has come home to stay for the first time since the college student suffered a brain injury last summer in a crash after an off-duty Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy ran a stop sign. The crash left the young woman, who was preparing for… Read More »
The Legal Requirements of Passing Another Vehicle in Florida
The desire to pass another vehicle while driving can stem from many factors. We have all ended up behind a vehicle that was going slower than we wanted to be driving. And we have also all seen a vehicle that seemed to be moving erratically that we wanted to get away from as quickly… Read More »
Rural Roads Are Not as Peaceful as They Seem
Many people view a drive on rural roads to be a time when stressful thoughts of everyday life can drift away and leave tranquility behind. Whether it’s a weekend jaunt to one of Florida’s small towns, a visit to friends, or just taking the opportunity to cruise along and enjoy the scenery, the appeal… Read More »
Understanding How Social Media Can Jeopardize Your Personal Injury Claim
Almost everyone uses some form of social media these days. To place into perspective just how common social media usage is, a whopping 68 percent of Americans reported utilizing Facebook in 2018. And we all know that this is far from the only form of social media that has gained popularity in recent years…. Read More »
