Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Should I Talk to an Insurance Adjuster After a Car Accident?
If you have been injured in a car crash you are not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than two million people are injured each year in car accidents. This high number of injuries has a sizeable associated cost, most of which is paid out by automobile insurance companies. If you… Read More »
Staying Safe at Water Parks
This time of year is the time for back to school shopping trips for everything from colored pencils to locker decorations, meaning it’s almost time to say goodbye to summertime relaxation. However, the heat of summer isn’t gone yet and for this reason, water parks are a popular late summer destination for many families…. Read More »
The Risks Pedestrians Face When Traveling at Night
Wink News recently reported that the Lee County Sheriff’s Office had to respond to a pedestrian-involved crash in Lee County on a recent Friday night. The accident caused a roadblock that remained in place for at least two hours before the scene cleared. The crash remains under investigation and more information is likely forthcoming… Read More »
Getting Out Of A Trapped Car After an Accident
Local 10 News recently reported that a man had to be taken to a hospital after he ended up trapped under a car. Officials asserted that the 82-year-old man was rescued when fire units and a hazmat team lifted the car up and safely got him out. The man was taken to Jackson Memorial… Read More »
The New Federal Campaign Intended to Help Combat Drugged Driving
While discussions about drunk driving are prevalent, we tend to not hear much about drugged driving. However, the lack of discussion regarding this issue does not make it be any less prevalent of a problem throughout the country, including right here in the Sunshine State. Despite the fact that recreational drug users may not… Read More »
Understanding Misconceptions that Can Lead to Hot Car Deaths
Even here in the Sunshine State, it’s been a particularly hot summer. Throughout the nation, temperatures have been soaring to high levels with heat indexes that match in a summer that seems to be far from over. However, while you may feel like you’re melting at times which is enough to upset anyone, the… Read More »
The Potential Tragedies of Charter Bus Accidents
Local 10 News recently reported that three tourists remain in a South Florida hospital after the Bahamas bus accident that they, along with one additional passenger, were injured in so severely that they had to be rushed off the island. The four victims were among 32 Carnival cruise ship passengers taking part in a… Read More »
Keeping Your Little Ones Safe On Board a Cruise
What is not to love about a cruise? These floating paradises offer a one stop shop that appeals to many American families. For a single price that is often cheaper than flying abroad, cruise vacationers are afforded accommodation, meals, live entertainment, swimming pools and other recreational activities, age-appropriate activities for the kids and the… Read More »
Understanding How to Safely Use GPS Navigation Systems
WFLA News 8 recently reported that nearly 100 drivers to were led to a muddy field by the Google Maps GPS navigation application on their phones. The app apparently sent dozens of vehicles on a route that included a dirt road that was full of mud following recent rain. Unfortunately, many of the vehicles… Read More »
The New Pool-Related Danger You Should Know About Before Diving In
Year-round sunshine is one of the many reasons both locals and visitors love the Sunshine State and most of us take full advantage of the weather by frequenting pools. While we are splashing around in the pool with our loved ones, the last thing on any of our minds is the thought of a… Read More »