Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Child Dies After Being Pulled from Florida Hotel Pool
A five-year-old girl was recently pronounced dead at Dr. P.Phillips Hospital after being pulled from a pool at the Marriott’s Harbour Lake hotel. Deputies for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the call on a Sunday afternoon after the girl went underwater. She was pronounced dead later that evening. The agency says the… Read More »
Child Pedestrian Deaths on the Rise in Florida
A Ford Mustang driven by one man was found to be traveling at 102 miles per hour when he struck and killed a mother-daughter duo that was legally crossing the street in May. The woman and her two-year-old daughter were killed when the man was involved in a street race with another vehicle. He… Read More »
Over 30 Kids Become Ill While at Florida Summer Camp
Lab tests have confirmed that it was a virus that sickened 33 kids and three adults at the Cloverleaf 4-H Camp in Lake Placid, Florida. The illnesses, caused by the norovirus, resulted in nausea and vomiting, and over 30 people were taken to the hospital as a result. The camp is being disinfected and… Read More »
Can Fireworks Result in a Personal Injury Claim?
During the recent Fourth of July celebration, people all over Florida celebrated by spending time with family and friends, enjoying a barbecue cookout, and even taking in a firework display. While fireworks are a fun part of the holiday, they can be extremely dangerous. Most of the time the shows are held without any… Read More »
Uber Announced Changes to Sexual Misconduct Policies
When three teenage Uber passengers called for a driver to take them from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, to their home, the ride became strange after the driver made an unexpected stop at a local supermarket. The driver returned to the car where he opened an app on his cell phone that was… Read More »
Have You Suffered Illness or Injury After Taking Invokana?
Invokana, or the generic drug canagliflozin, is a prescription medication that may be used in Type II diabetics to increase glycemic control. Unfortunately, the drug has been linked to some very serious health side effects, including ketoacidosis, kidney failure, cardiac problems, and even death. This has led doctors, patients, and officials with the FDA… Read More »
Is Your Insurance Refusing to Pay Your Hurricane Claim? We Can Help.
After a devastating hurricane season in 2017, Florida’s legislature and governor promised several changes to help protect the residents of the Sunshine state. Heading in to this year’s season the state has enacted 27 out of 78 recommendations from the Florida House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Hurricane Response. After Hurricane Irma ripped through… Read More »
Fatality Accident Due to Flying Tire Debris
One man from New York was traveling along Interstate 95 near Oakland Park, Florida, when a tire from a box truck flew off and struck the roof of his vehicle. The 25-year-old was killed in the incident. The Florida Highway Patrol says that the box truck suffered from catastrophic tire failure. The tire came… Read More »
More Injuries Reported Due to Vape Pen Explosions
A Chicago woman suffered a severe wound to her face Monday when the vape pen she was using exploded. The woman reportedly had the battery changed at a local vape shop and shortly after placed the e-cigarette in her mouth and began to puff on it. The explosion happened after she began using the… Read More »
Florida Highway Patrol to Crack Down on Aggressive Driving
The Florida Highway Patrol has announced that it will be keeping a closer eye on aggressive drivers this summer. The initiative is part of a new safety campaign to educate drivers on the dangers of driving aggressively. During the campaign, FHP troopers are encouraged to give tickets to those drivers who exhibit tailgating, unsafe… Read More »
