Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Accidental Vehicle Submersions and What You Can Do to Help Avoid One
We all know that driving holds a certain amount of risk. And we also know that much of our beautiful Sunshine State consists of natural bodies of water. However, the combination of driving and the water present by roadways throughout Florida can be a terrible one. A 2011 report published by the National Highway… Read More »
Hoverboards and Fires: The Problem That is (Still) Inflamed Across the Country
Since hoverboards came onto the scene a few years ago, children and adults around the country have enjoyed using these devices. They still remain one of the hottest electronics on the market and were probably under many trees this past Christmas. The self-balancing scooters are clearly a popular source of entertainment. However, they aren’t… Read More »
As Age Decreases, Drunk Driving Fatalities Increase: What You Can Do to Help the Young Drivers in Your Life
According to a report published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2010, 1 in 5 teen drivers involved in fatal crashes had some alcohol in their system. Significantly, 81 percent of these drivers had a blood alcohol concentration level higher than the legal limit for adults at the time of the… Read More »
The Investigation That Revealed a Tragic Example of Medical Negligence and the Proposal That Could Help Ensure it Doesn’t Happen Again
We always expect medical doctors to treat us with the utmost care when we place our health in their hands. This is even more true when the patients we were talking about are the youngest members of our families, our precious children. Tragically, sometimes the medical care we receive does not rise to the… Read More »
A Heads Up About the Dangers of Heads-On Crashes
All motor-vehicle accidents are potentially dangerous, but head-on collisions can have particularly tragic results. There is typically significant damage to both vehicles when two vehicles collide head-on. And in addition to the damage the vehicles incur, many head-on collisions also result in serious personal injuries. The Palm Beach Post recently reported that a 50-year-old… Read More »
Why Cell Phones and Driving Don’t Mix and the Proposed Bill That Could Bring Legislative Changes Our Way
These days, there is no question that cell phones are an important part of our everyday lives. After all, for most people, cameras, alarm clocks, and even computers have been replaced by the portable devices that we carry around and use to communicate in both our personal and professional lives. For this reason, it… Read More »
Wrongful Death Of Guatemalan Man At Universal Orlando
Wrongful Death of Guatemalan Man at Universal Orlando ORLANDO – A family man from Guatemala died at the Universal Orlando theme park after riding Universal’s Skull Island: Reign of Kong ride. The incident took place on Dec. 10, 2016 and Mr. Jose Calderon Arana is survived by his wife and son. He was 38… Read More »
From Tobacco to Technology: the Explosion Risks that Come with E-Cigarettes
Over the last decade, we have all watched the once-popular cigarette advertisements be replaced with those for electronic cigarettes, otherwise known as e-cigarettes. This reflects the significant shift that has moved many people who used to smoke regular cigarettes to e-cigarettes, a phenomenon that is largely due to the fact that e-cigarettes are commonly… Read More »
The Dirty Side of Toxic Waste
Toxic waste is, well, toxic. It comes as no surprise that it can therefore be extremely harmful to humans, animals, and plants. This was demonstrated in the late 1990s movie A Civil Action which centered on a lawsuit brought by a group of Massachusetts families whose children had died from pollutants in the water…. Read More »
Liability Waivers: Are They Enforceable When You Are Injured?
With the beautiful weather we have most of the year, it is no surprise that both locals and tourists take advantage of this by participating in adventure sports such as parasailing, skydiving, and hang-gliding. In the excitement of the moment where adrenaline is flowing, many people probably never think twice before signing whatever paperwork… Read More »