Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Christmas Decorations Are Beautiful but Can Be Deadly
Christmas is just days away and many people are getting into the holiday spirit by decorating their homes and offices with bright decorations. Unfortunately, with those decorations come an increased risk of injuries. Each year, holiday decorations result in some 15,000 injuries. While we know we shouldn’t do things like stand on a chair… Read More »
Don’t Let an Accident Ruin Your Dream Vacation
There are few things worse than having a loved one get hurt while on a fun family vacation. What should have been full of fun memories can quickly turn into a miserable experience, especially if the injuries are the result of another person’s negligence. Because of the Sunshine State’s perfect year-round sunny weather and… Read More »
What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injuries, also known as TBIs, often happen when a person is in an accident involving a car, pedestrian, truck, slip and fall accident, or boat. Traumatic brain injuries range from mild to very severe and the recovery time for a TBI depends on how severe the injury is and the circumstances that… Read More »
Florida Ranked Top of the List for Worst State to Ride a Bicycle – Again
The Sunshine State continues to dominate the rankings as the state most likely to be killed on a bicycle, according to recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The study shows that Florida had some 6.2 deaths per 100,000 people, which is nearly 60 percent higher than the closest states statistics. The… Read More »
Who Is Responsible for Passenger Injuries in a Car Accident?
When you think about a car accident, you likely think about the drivers of the vehicles involved. But what happens to the passengers in an accident if they suffer an injury? Do they have the same rights as the driver to recover damages from the driver that is at fault? If so, what about… Read More »
Man Dies After Being Struck by Police Officer Cruiser
A 34-year-old died after being struck by a sheriff’s deputy cruiser while stopped at a red light. Gloria Boccio, a deputy for the Osceola County Sheriff’s Department, failed to stop and crashed her cruiser into the back of the truck, killing the driver. The truck hit two other cars that were also stopped at… Read More »
Were You the Recipient of a Defective Knee Replacement? We Can Help.
Your joints are a very important part of your body, especially your knees because they play a vital part of how mobile you are. If one of your knees isn’t working properly, you may not be able to participate in your favorite activities, work as usual, or even move around the way you’d like… Read More »
Plywood Flies Through Windshield of Woman’s Car Traveling on I-95
A Florida woman is thankful to be alive after having a sheet of plywood slice through her windshield while traveling on I-95 near Rockledge. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the plywood fell from the bed of a truck that was traveling down the highway and then went through the windshield of a Honda that… Read More »
What Are My Options If I’m Involved in an Accident and the Other Driver Isn’t Insured?
If you are involved in a car accident, one of the first things you think of is whether the other driver has insurance to cover your damages if they were at fault. Although the state of Florida requires all drivers to obtain a minimum amount of insurance coverage, many are still underinsured, have no… Read More »
Home for Disabled People Closed After Years of Abuse and Neglect
A home for people with severe disabilities has been closed after years of accusations of rapes and abuse. The last of the Carlton Palms residents moved to a new home and the doors were closed according to state officials. Nearly 200 residents were moved to community homes where it is believed that the people… Read More »
