Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Investigation Reveals Miami Area Nursing Homes Committed Abuse, Paid Thousands In Federal Fines
Analysis by a South Florida based new agency recently conducted a review of hundreds of Miami area nursing homes, focusing on reports of elder abuse and neglect, federal fines, and Medicare ratings. According to FloridaBulldog.org, a search of Medicare.gov’s nursing home grades revealed 10 nursing homes in the Miami area received the department’s lowest… Read More »
I-95 Crashes Outside Of Jacksonville Leaves One Dead, Others Sent To Area Hospital
The Florida Highway Patrol and St. Augustine police report a series of crashes on I-95 between Jacksonville and St. Augustine that killed one and sent others to the hospital with serious injuries. Three separate accidents in a five-hour period left the interstate a scene of death and destruction, sending auto accident victims to hospitals… Read More »
Injuries in Tri-Rail Crash
Recently, 22 people were injured when the Tri-Rail train they were riding in collided with a disabled garbage truck. The train was traveling northbound when it collided with the garbage truck near 6th Avenue South in Lake Worth. The accident took place just before 7 AM as the morning commute began. The force of… Read More »
Cocaine Toxicity Blamed In Tampa Plane Crash
A recent report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) asserts the presence of cocaine in the pilot’s system was to blame for the crash that killed himself and his 15 year-old daughter. The tragic crash occurred in March 2014 while the pilot, his daughter, and the daughter’s friend were on their way from… Read More »
Fort Myers Psychiatric Hospital Faces Lawsuits
The family of a man who committed suicide at Park Royal Hospital in Fort Myers in 2014 recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the 103-bed psychiatric hospital, alleging the facility was negligent when it allowed the now deceased patient to remain unsupervised. The patient’s tragic death is just another in a series of… Read More »
Fort Lauderdale Man Seeks $15,000 Against Starbucks For Hot Coffee Spill
Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks is in hot water after a Fort Lauderdale man recently filed a $15,000 lawsuit alleging he received second-degree burns as a result of an employee’s negligence. The plaintiff claims he suffered burns to his groin area when the employee failed to properly secured the cup’s lid as he passed the… Read More »
University of Miami May be Liable for Doctor’s’ Negligence
The Florida Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court’s ruling that although a direct claim of negligence may not be brought against the University of Miami, the university may still have to indemnify a verdict or settlement against the two doctors who allegedly caused a birth injury. The University of Miami sought to reverse… Read More »
Prosecutors Refrain From Charging 75 Year-old Who Caused Seven Car Pile Up, Killing Two
The Brevard-Seminole State Lawyer’s Office recently announced they would refrain from charging a 75-year old woman who caused a seven car pile up, killing two. The horrific crash killed a man and his infant child, the driver was left in critical condition. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families…. Read More »
West Palm Beach Man Killed in Car Crash on Turnpike
Recently, a West Palm Beach man was killed in a car crash on the Florida Turnpike. The 60 year-old man driving near Fort Pierce struck the back of a tow truck attempting to make a U turn between the north and south lanes. Victim was taken to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead… Read More »
Fort Lauderdale Hopes To Enact New Safety Measures
The city of Fort Lauderdale is home to many attractions including scenic beaches, boating canals, art galleries, and many other sites. Unfortunately, Fort Lauderdale is also ranks second in fatal pedestrian accidents per capita in the U.S. As a result, Fort Lauderdale hopes to enact new safety measures to curb pedestrian and auto fatalities…. Read More »