Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Woman Files Wrongful Death Claim Against Gas Station
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against a Tampa, Florida, gas station claiming they sold her son kratom capsules that resulted in his death. The woman claims her 27-year-old son died from the herbal capsules because they were defective. The wrongful death suit alleges that the market sold the capsules without any safety… Read More »
Is Your Loved One Being Cared for The Way They Deserve?
It’s never easy to place your loved one in a nursing home, but when we have no choice, we search for the place that they will receive the loving care that they deserve. We want our family to be cared for and safe, but unfortunately, nursing home neglect and abuse is more common than… Read More »
Distracted Driving on The Rise in Florida
A Florida man managed to escape injuries after his car plummeted some 50 feet off an elevated highway. The 61-year-old man lost control of his vehicle after becoming distracted with his radio. He was wearing a seatbelt and alcohol was not a factor in the accident according to Florida Highway Patrol. Unfortunately, accidents like… Read More »
Is Hiring a Rideshare Service Like Uber Safe?
Although there have been plenty of reports of the dangers of riding in a car with strangers, some studies are showing that ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft could be related to a decrease in DUIs and fatal car accidents. Although statistics for ridesharing services are not well monitored, if at all in most… Read More »
Personal Injury Protection Reform Being Sought in Florida
In the state of Florida, personal injury protection (PIP) insurance is a requirement. It is designed to hold at-fault parties in an accident responsible and protect anyone that sustains injuries. However, reform for auto insurance policies is being sought, and insurers are fighting back against the changes. Lawmakers are fighting to repeal PIP and… Read More »
Walmart Being Sued for Slip and Fall Accident
A customer who claims she was injured after tripping over a shopping cart that was left in the aisle at Walmart has now filed suit against the retailer. The complaint was filed against Walmart Store 942 in Orlando on April 3 and claims that Walmart failed to maintain its premises and use due care… Read More »
Why Walking in Florida May Not Be the Safest Activity
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently released data showing that Florida had the highest incidence of pedestrian fatality accidents in 2016. Florida was ranked as the second deadliest state in 2016 with 3.22 deaths per 100,000 residents trailing only behind New Mexico. In Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties alone, an average of… Read More »
Should I Settle My Personal Injury Claim?
It is no secret that lawsuits take time. Initial investigations, discovery requests, and continuances can take years to complete. Most personal injury cases never even make it to trial. Instead, there is a settlement agreement before the trial commences. Deciding to take a settlement offer is a big decision. This is a decision that… Read More »
What to Expect in a Personal Injury Case
Contemplating a personal injury lawsuit can be daunting. You probably have so many questions about what is to come, what do you need to be doing, and anything else you are questioning. While all lawsuits are different from each other, every case will generally follow the same path. The first step in any personal… Read More »
Third-Party Liability in Workers’ Compensation Claims
Being injured at your workplace can be devastating. You can be severely injured, and that injury could even affect your ability to perform your job in the future. There are options available to an injured employee to be compensated for their injury. It is likely that you will file a workers’ compensation claim in… Read More »
