Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Florida Nursing Homes Still Don’t Have Required Generators
It’s been almost one year since 12 people died at a Hollywood nursing home after the facility failed to provide air conditioning. Even after new laws have been put into place, most facilities have failed to comply with the new requirements. Florida Representative Bob Cortes served on the Hurricane Response Subcommittee and reported that… Read More »
Were You or Your Child Injured During Birth? We Can Help.
When a child is born, it should be a joyful event for the parents. Unfortunately, complications can happen, and doctors and other medical workers may not always handle the emergency correctly. The result could be an injury to your newborn child. Even some of the most common injuries from birth can result in permanent… Read More »
Are Employers Liable for Their Employees?
A Florida bartender was arrested after she threw a beer mug at a customer’s head after he allegedly made a comment to her about the length of time she spent in the bathroom. The 28-year-old woman works at the Daytona Last Chance Bar. According to reports from the police, the man claims he waited… Read More »
Greek Hazing Incident Results in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The family of a former Florida State student has filed suit against Alpha Epsilon Pi after the student was found unresponsive and ultimately died during the fraternity’s “scumbag of the week” ritual. Also listed in the lawsuit are eight members of the fraternity’s leadership. The victim was just 20 years old and was a… Read More »
Public Bus Passenger Beaten Unconscious by Driver
Riding on a bus should seem like a relatively safe way to get from one place to another, but that isn’t always the case. There have been two recent attacks on Palm Tran that have bus drivers worried, but those riding the bus may not feel safe either. In July, a Palm Tran bus… Read More »
New Legislation Requires Armed Protection at all Schools
Few school districts in Florida had armed officers at the doors of their schools until the February 14 attack on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Now districts in Florida are struggling to meet the new mandate that requires armed protection at all schools. A recent survey of Florida schools found that all schools will… Read More »
Why Speeding is One of the Biggest Risks for Car Accidents
Speeding endangers everyone, not just the person driving the car. It endangers other drivers on the road and the passengers that are with them. In 2016, speeding accounted for some 27 percent of all traffic fatalities and killed 10,111 people according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While modern life can really take… Read More »
