Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Road Rage Causes Accidents, But Is It Really Cause for a Lawsuit?
This past September, a Seminole County jury found Florida resident, Matthew Appearson, guilty of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm. Appearson reportedly shot at George Zimmerman—the former neighborhood watch volunteer acquitted for the murder of Trayvon Martin back in 2012—after getting into a heated argument regarding the Martin case while driving side-by-side on Lake… Read More »
When Bicyclists Are Responsible for a West Palm Beach Car Accident
Because of Florida’s warmer climate, bicyclists are out and about year-round. While bicycling is significantly better for the environment than driving, Florida drivers never get a respite from having to share the road with smaller, more fragile commuters. They must instead remain vigilant year round in order to avoid hitting, sideswiping, or otherwise harming… Read More »
Collecting Damages for Sexual Assault on a Cruise
No one expects for anything bad to happen to them while they are on vacation, but unfortunately, danger lurks everywhere—even in the cozy comfort of a luxury resort. Likely because of the close quarters and being out at sea, crimes occur more often than travelers would like to believe on cruise ships. Rapes and… Read More »
Can A School Be Held Liable for My Child’s Injuries?
According to the CDC, 9.2 million children suffer from non-fatal injuries each year. Of those injuries, approximately one-quarter of them occur in or around a school. If your child has been injured at school or during a school related activity, you may be feeling angry with the school and wondering why the teacher or… Read More »
Premises Liability At Play in Case Against Target
In May of 2014, South Carolina resident Carla Denise Garrison was stabbed by a hypodermic needle in a Target parking lot. According to her testimony, upon getting out of the vehicle her then eight-year-old daughter Kaileigh picked up the used needle. Her mother swatted it out of her hand, and in doing so, pricked… Read More »
What To Do When Your Cellphone Causes You Injuries
When Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 was first released, there were reports of them catching fire while people slept soundly in their beds, went about their daily business, or were driving in their cars. Initial reports blamed the fires on overcharging, but as they began to “explode” in pockets and handbags, it became clear that… Read More »
Can You Sue For Food Poisoning?
With the holidays here, the only thing that many people can think about is food. While anyone only ever wants to think about the good aspects of feasting, there are some that have no choice but to consider the bad too—such as past victims of food poisoning. If you have been struck ill by… Read More »
The High Cost of Financial Elder Abuse During the Holidays
No matter which way you look at it, nursing home abuse is a deplorable act, as it targets one of the most vulnerable demographics of our nation. Unfortunately, it is problem that is growing at an embarrassingly swift rate, and despite sincere efforts to put an end to it, elder abuse is hard to… Read More »
What to Do (And Not to Do) When Faced With a Medical Malpractice Claim
Doctors are supposed to be people that we can trust with our lives, and medical centers, such as hospitals, are supposed to be places of reprieve, safety, and care. Unfortunately, recent studies indicate that at 250,000 deaths per year, medical malpractice is now the third leading cause of death in the United States. This… Read More »
Can a Daycare Be Held Liable for Your Child’s Injuries?
When one sends their child to a daycare center, they trust that the caregivers will provide a safe and caring environment for him or her. They also trust that the caregivers will take adequate measures to prevent any major harm from coming to their child. Unfortunately, daycare personnel are only human, and oftentimes, they… Read More »