Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Is Saying Sorry After a Car Accident an Admission of Guilt?
The Sunshine State was recently ranked 13th on a list of worst states for drivers due to what experts say is a combination of fair driving quality, high driving costs, and moderately safe conditions for driving. While there may be reasons for these bad driver rankings, saying sorry doesn’t quite cut it if you’re… Read More »
Concussions Don’t Just Happen to Professionals
Jordan Whitehead, safety for the Bucs, was recently listed as having a concussion, adding to more injuries for the team. Concussions plague the NFL, and no team seems to be able to escape; however, it isn’t just professionals that suffer from concussions. What is a Concussion? Concussions are a type of traumatic brain injury… Read More »
Cerebral Palsy and Birth Injury Lawsuits
In most situations, cerebral palsy is the result of a genetic mutation or delivery complications that are not preventable. However, in some cases, medical negligence can also result in this devastating condition. When a medical provider’s negligence results in a birth injury, including cerebral palsy, a lawsuit may be filed by the family to… Read More »
DUI Car Accidents Can Lead to Civil Lawsuits
A man has been arrested after causing a fiery crash while drinking and driving that resulted in the death of five people last month. Tanner Dashner, age 21, is facing five counts of DUI manslaughter. The Florida Highway Patrol reports that Dashner was driving in White City when he struck the rear end of… Read More »
Class Action Lawsuit Filed by Former Florida State Fire College Employees
Former employees and two spouses of employees from the Florida State Fire College filed a class-action claim against the manufacturers of certain fire suppressants that were used at the college claiming that the suppressants led to diseases and cancer from exposure to the chemicals. The lawsuit was filed alleging that the companies purposefully hid… Read More »
Florida Man Dies in House Fire
A man from Florida died on Christmas morning after the home he was staying at in South Carolina burned down. The coroner for Sumner county said that the man from Port Orange, Florida was the only person home when the home in Pinewood caught fire. The cause of the fire has yet to be… Read More »
Four Killed in Christmas Day Head-On Collision
Four people were killed in a head-on auto accident on Christmas Day, according to officials with the Florida Highway Patrol. According to the FHP, a man in a Buick was in the wrong lane when he was traveling on State Road 70 by Lake Placid and ran into a vehicle that was in the… Read More »
Six People Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Gainesville
Six people, including five children, as well as a man from Albuquerque were killed in a multi-vehicle crash that involved a church van and two semi-trucks outside of Gainesville. Police say a semi operated by Steve Holland was northbound when his truck veered left and struck a car driven by Robyn Rattray. Both the… Read More »
Toddler Injured in Zoo Private Animal Encounter
A toddler is recovering after being injured at a zoo in Florida during a private rhino encounter with her family. The two-year-old girl and her family were having an up-close experience at the Brevard Zoo with white rhinos when the girl fell and came into contact with one of the animals. The family of… Read More »
