Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Helping Pedestrians Stay Safe on the Road
The beautiful weather here in the Sunshine State tempts both residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors on foot. And why not? Walking to a destination is both environmentally friendly and an economical alternative to driving. However, walking from destination to destination can also pose serious risks for pedestrians. And unfortunately, when a vehicle… Read More »
Understanding Product Liability Lawsuits
The Miami Herald reported recently that roughly 95,000 fitness bands have been recalled after they reportedly caused contusions and cuts that represent a product injury hazard. The bands, which are SPRI Ultra Heavy Resistance Bands manufactured by Fit for Life, are accused of having rubber resistance bands that can separate from the handle and… Read More »
The Tragic Results of Golf Cart Car Accidents
According to the National Golf Foundation, there were golf courses in 209 of the world’s 249 countries as of the end of last year. And here the United States, many of these courses and the accompanying golf carts are located right here in Florida. Whether you are a visitor of the Sunshine State or… Read More »
Understanding Vehicle Drowning Accidents in Florida
No driver seeks to get into any kind of car accident, but one scenario that most people find especially frightening is the idea of driving into a body of water. As Floridians, we are fortunate to live in a place that has so many natural bodies of water. However, the combination of driving and… Read More »
Preventing Road Rage Incidents
Fox 13 News recently reported that Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a driver who allegedly used his car as a battering ram in an apparent road rage incident at a toll booth. The victim has asserted that the conflict began at a toll booth on County Highway 589 on a recent Friday… Read More »
The Recent Tragedy Calling into Question the Safety of Electric Scooters and Who is Legally Responsible
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that a Fort Lauderdale woman is still in a coma after an electric scooter crash that occurred several weeks ago. The woman was apparently hit by a vehicle as she rode the for-rent scooter onto a downtown Fort Lauderdale street. The initial police investigation uncovered that the… Read More »
Special Considerations For Visually Impaired Pedestrians in Florida
Pedestrian safety is an important issue here in Florida and for good reason. Pedestrian accidents are an all-too-common problem throughout the Sunshine State and result in hundreds of deaths and thousands of serious injuries every year. For blind pedestrians and others who are visually impaired, crosswalk safety is an especially important issue, and examples… Read More »
The Disturbing Recent Association Between Lung Disease and Vaping
Vaping, or using e-cigarettes, has been rapidly rising in popularity over the past few years. Many people initially began vaping because they believed it was safer than using cigarettes. However, in addition to the explosions that have been reported in various news outlets over the past few years, recent reports continue to affirm that… Read More »
The Importance of Car Seats For Children
Children bring joy to many of us. But unfortunately, their youth also makes them more vulnerable to risks that we all face every day such as the impact of a car accident. Sadly, the actions of a caregiver while driving can result in the child being physically injured or harmed – especially when for… Read More »
How to Stay Safe During a Roadside Emergency
Many of us spend countless hours driving each year. Whether the bulk of this driving is in a professional or leisure context, there is no doubt that it inherently carries some risks. After all, well over 395,000 people are injured in car accidents right here in the Sunshine State every year. Clearly, no one… Read More »