Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning May Be the Result of Negligence
It’s getting to be that time of year again when the temperatures drop, and the furnaces get turned on. This also means that it is the time of year that more and more people suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be very dangerous and serious. If you or your loved one… Read More »
Five Children Die in One Week in School Bus Stop Accidents
Car crashes near school bus stops have claimed five children’s lives, bringing even more attention to the danger of distracted driving and how it puts our children in danger. The five children who died in the accidents occurred in five separate accidents that took place in Florida, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Indiana. In addition to… Read More »
Who Is Liable for Injuries Sustained at a Gym?
We go to the gym to work out and stay in shape or become more fit. We all know that exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy diet can have many health benefits. However, when working out, a person can sustain serious injuries that require medical treatments, therapy, and sometimes even surgery. That risk is… Read More »
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 »
