Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Right Things to Know About Wrong Way Accidents
Bay News 9 reported recently that two people were killed recently in a Saturday morning wrong way crash on Interstate 275. Authorities have asserted that the fatal collision occurred when the 28-year-old man behind the wheel of a sedan drove north onto the southbound lanes around 3:15 in the morning. He subsequently collided with… Read More »
Bus Stop Safety Tips
Earlier this year, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported that sadly, three people had to be taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a car accident happened at a bus stop. The weekday accident reportedly occurred after a two-vehicle collision sent a car into the Fort Lauderdale bus stop. The force of the… Read More »
Understanding How to Recognize the Signs of Drunk Drivers
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that a drunk driver finally had his day in court shortly before the Broward courthouse all but closed to the public back in March. The 30-year-old began a battle against vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter charges stemming from the 2016 death of a 27-year-old scooter rider who… Read More »
Celebrating the Fourth of July Safely
After being mostly cooped up for the last few months because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, many of us are looking forward to the festivities and fireworks that come with the upcoming Fourth of July holiday as things slowly reopen and become a bit more like what we are used to. Whether you are… Read More »
Helping Teen Drivers Stay Safe on the Road this Summer
Teenagers of driving age all over the country look forward to the summer when they get to maximize their time on the road and in pursuit of independence. But unfortunately, the sudden increase of unsupervised time on their hands when schools close for summer break means that teens have many more chances to get… Read More »
Toxic Exposure Personal Injury Claims
While car accidents, medical malpractice, and even slip and falls may be the kind of incidents you think of when contemplating the basis of a personal injury claim, in fact, the law does not end there. Instead, an individual or entity may be liable for injuries resulting from many other circumstances such as those… Read More »
Cooling Down the Number of Summertime Hot Car Deaths
Summer is here and temperatures are rising. Unfortunately, that also means that the risk of one of the most heartbreaking preventable tragedies is also rising – hot car deaths and the young children who are most often affected. NBC-2 News has reported that a baby was found dead inside a hot car in Clewiston… Read More »
What Passengers Should Know About Being Injured in a Car Accident
A grim article published by the Orlando Sentinel indicates that a passenger died in a recent accident on I-95 in Volusia after the driver lost control of the vehicle. For reasons that remain unclear to authorities, the 31-year-old driver of the Lexus the victim was riding in traveled to the center median during the… Read More »
A Look at an Example of the Tragic Results of Day Care Negligence
During the stay at home directives associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have spent more time with our young children than we have since shortly after they were born. Outside of the current situation, and as the world slowly reopens, the reality for many parents is that they have to rely on… Read More »
Legal Options for Injured Pedestrians
As reported by the Orlando Sentinel, a pedestrian died in a recent accident when she was struck by an Orange City Police Department SUV that was responding to an emergency call. Authorities have stated that the unidentified 51-year-old woman was fatally struck while crossing a road at approximately 12:45 a.m. on a recent Monday…. Read More »