Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Bringing a Civil Liability Lawsuit for Suicide
Typically, when an individual passes away and the cause of death is determined to be suicide, there is nothing left to pursue. The family is devastated, yes, and they may try to establish a reason for the deceased individual’s decision to take his or her own life, but outside of a personal investigation, no… Read More »
Understanding Sinkhole Liability & Who Is At Fault
Because a sinkhole is a natural occurrence, many people mistakenly believe that if they are injured in a Florida sinkhole accident, or if their property is severely damaged in a sinkhole accident, that there is nothing they can do about it. However, depending on the circumstances surrounding the sinkhole accident, you may be able… Read More »
Determining Liability for Lead Based Exposure Injuries
Prior to May of 1978, lead was used in a variety of construction materials, including household paint. Though no one was aware of it at the time, small chips of lead paint and dust from the lead based materials were taking its toll on residents and homeowners—especially their children. There is no level of… Read More »
Legal Actions Available to You When You Are Injured in Labor and Delivery
With all the advancements in medical technology today, labor and delivery is a typically a very smooth process without many, if any, complications. Because of this, most women expect to go into labor and delivery, have their baby, and be home within two to three days max. And while a majority of deliveries do… Read More »
Understanding Florida’s “Dram Shop Law”
When an intoxicated minor gets into a car accident and injures another individual or themselves, people always ask, “Well, how did they get the alcohol?” Or when a notorious drunk causes a devastating accident, people want to know who served his last drink, and why they did not think to say, “You’ve had enough.”… Read More »
Proving Medical Misdiagnosis in Tampa, Florida
Many of us rely on medical practitioners to properly diagnose us when we suspect that there is something wrong, and to ensure that we receive the medical care and attention typical of such a diagnosis. Unfortunately, doctors are not accurate 100 percent of the time, and misdiagnoses do happen. When they do, it can… Read More »
How to Proceed When Your Child Sustains a Birth Injury
The birth of a child is one of the most significant events in one’s life, which every parent can attest to. Thanks to modern medicine, advanced technology, and arduous educational standards, most births go relatively smoothly these days. Unfortunately, every once in awhile complications may arise during pregnancy, birth, or both, resulting in injury… Read More »
Understanding Governing Laws For Airboat Accidents That Occur in the Everglades
Airboat tours are one of the main attractions in the Florida Everglades. The combination of being on a fan boat and getting to see some alligators up close and personal is enough for many of the state’s millions of visitors to set aside an entire day dedicated solely to riding on a fan boat… Read More »
What You Need to Know Before Meeting with Your Fort Lauderdale Personal Injury Lawyer
From workplace injuries to car accidents, nursing home abuse to defective products, and slip and fall injuries to medical malpractice, our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers understand that there are several reasons that people may need a lawyer by their side. However, many people do not know how to go about hiring a lawyer…. Read More »
How to Prove Liability in a Wrongful Death Case Against a Fort Lauderdale Hospital
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, more than 225,000 people die each year from medical malpractice. Of those 225,000 deaths, 100,000 occur in hospital settings. The death of a loved one is never easy, but when that death occurs at the hands of a professional trusted with his or her life,… Read More »