Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Man Dies After Falling on Cruise Ship
U.S. Coast Guard officials are reporting that a man died when he fell aboard a cruise ship that was traveling between Florida and the Bahamas. The 1,680-passenger cruise ship, Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s Grand Classica, had left the Port of Palm Beach and was heading to Freeport in the Bahamas. About 13 miles east… Read More »
E-Cigarettes May Be More Dangerous Than You Think
Electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes, have increased in popularity over the last several years, particularly among the younger crowd. Consumers have switched from the traditional smoking form to the smaller, battery-operated devices with many of them under the assumption that these e-cigarettes are safer and healthier than regular cigarettes. However, data from the… Read More »
Florida School Bus Crashes into Swimming Pool
A school bus carrying nine students crashed into a swimming pool in the Pine Hills area near Orlando, Florida, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. The bus was heading to the school when a Jeep swerved and caused the accident. The bus traveled through a lawn before coming to a stop in the pool…. Read More »
Flour Found in Infant Baby Formula in Florida CVS
A Florida woman recently purchased a can of Enfamil baby formula from a CVS store, but says when she got it home she realized something was wrong with it. Alison Denning says the formula was pale colored and smelled like baking flour. She says the can of infant formula had the protective seal intact… Read More »
Who is Responsible for When an Athlete Gets Injured?
A high school football player from South Florida is still in the hospital after suffering from a brain injury during a game on a recent Friday night. The Spanish River team was playing in a preseason game when a wide receiver and defensive back collided with another player at West Boca Raton in the… Read More »
Determining Fault in Multi-Vehicle Accidents Can Be Complicated
Three people were injured and three more people died during a multi-vehicle car accident that occurred on Florida’s Turnpike. Highway Patrol Sergeant Kim Montes said that the accident occurred just south of Orlando. A Road Ranger had stopped to assist another driver with a flat tire but wasn’t able to remove the lug nuts…. Read More »
Florida Court Rules on Medical Malpractice vs. Traditional Negligence
Florida statutes say that people filing medical malpractice claims must comply with certain procedural requirements. One of those is giving a pre-suit notice to the defendant in the case. The notice must include all medical providers for two years leading up to the incident as well as any providers seen after the incident. Medical… Read More »
Questions to Consider Asking a Personal Injury Attorney
If you or your loved one has been injured in an accident, securing compensation for your losses and injuries is probably weighing heavily on your mind. It isn’t always easy to secure the compensation, and that’s where a personal injury attorney comes in. They will represent your interests in any settlement negotiations and make… Read More »
Tourist Files Slip and Fall Claim Against Florida Resort
A tourist from Philadelphia has filed a claim against the owner of an Orlando resort claiming that their negligence resulted in him falling in the hotel bathroom. The man filed the claim against Loews Sapphire Falls Resort alleging that the resort owner failed to keep the property safe for invitees. The victim fell in… Read More »
Florida Man Accused of Killing Pedestrian Arrested for DUI
A man accused of spraying himself with cologne then walking away from a four car pile up that killed a Hallandale Beach pedestrian last May has been arrested for charges of DUI. According to authorities, the 69-year-old man was arrested and charged with DUI causing personal injury, DUI causing property damage, and DUI manslaughter…. Read More »
