Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Who Is Responsible if You Get Sick on an Airline?
Passengers on a flight from Cleveland to Tampa fell ill on a Frontier Airlines flight resulting in health officials boarding the plane when it landed in Tampa. The sick passengers were taken off the flight and are being held for observation. The six passengers who were ill were not traveling together. The rest of… Read More »
Surgical Error Leads to Florida Woman Losing Her Kidney
A surgeon from Florida has been sued for removing a healthy kidney from a woman who was undergoing surgery on her back because the doctor believed that the organ was a cancerous tumor. The woman says she didn’t get a say in the removal of her vital organ. She has sued surgeon Ramon Vazquez… Read More »
Woman Dies at Park When Palm Tree Falls on Her
According to reports from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, a woman relaxing in a hammock under a palm tree at the Egmont Key Park died when the tree toppled to the ground and crashed on top of her. Her death does not appear to be suspicious according to officials. With Florida’s beautiful climate there… Read More »
Misdiagnosis and Medical Malpractice
Receiving the correct diagnosis is the most important step in a patient’s recovery. Unfortunately, there are times that an illness is diagnosed too late, misdiagnosed, or not diagnosed at all. When this happens, it can prove extremely dangerous for the patient and can lead to worsening of the condition and even death in some… Read More »
Five Things That Could Ruin Your Personal Injury Claim
Accidents occur more often than we would like, which often comes with pain, suffering, and confusion when you or a loved one is injured in an accident. If you or your loved one suffered injuries due to an accident that was caused by another person, you could be entitled to damages through a personal… Read More »
Your Favorite Chair May Not Be as Safe as You Think
After a long day on our feet, we look forward to coming home and sitting in our favorite chair. It should be one of the safest things that we do. Unfortunately, our favorite place to sit may not be as safe as we think. In some situations, furniture that is designed or manufactured poorly… Read More »
Woman Arrested for Abusing Elderly Woman
A woman from North Lauderdale was recently arrested after she left a woman that suffered from dementia alone in a hot bathtub for several hours. The Fort Lauderdale woman is facing charges of neglect of a disabled adult and elderly neglect. She was the caregiver for the woman with dementia. The accused claimed the… Read More »
