Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Preventing Hot Car Deaths This Summer
NBC News-2 recently reported that the Lee County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to the public about the dangers of hot cars. A spokeswoman asserted that a vehicle can rise to 125 degrees in just minutes and importantly, the body temperature of a child rises much faster than that of adults. As a… Read More »
Preventing the Tragic Implications of Car Fires
One of the scariest scenarios for any driver is undoubtedly for the car that you’re driving to suddenly catch on fire. Bay News 9 recently reported the story of a driver who experienced this scenario firsthand. A semi-truck disrupted traffic on Interstate 75 during a recent morning commute when it caught on fire. According… Read More »
Understanding How to Avoid Home Electrical Fires
WSVN 7 News recently reported that a Miami family, including a former firefighter, has been displaced after an electrical fire broke out in their home. The family’s home had reportedly been affected by a power outage in the area because of recent heavy storms before a family member smelled smoke shortly after the power… Read More »
The Recent Example of a Claimed Food-Related Product Defect You Should Be Aware
Out of all the products we purchase, those related to the food we eat are probably among those that we each have relatively high standards for. After all, being able to feed ourselves and our families is an imperative and non-optional part of daily life unlike electronics and the other pastime-related products that we… Read More »
Florida’s New Texting and Driving Law and the Problem With Texting and Driving
News4Jax has reported that one Jacksonville resident is thrilled about the new texting and driving bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed into law. The 70-year-old man spent months in rehab after a distracted driver struck his car on Philips Highway in 2016. These are the kinds of tragic and preventable incidents that Florida… Read More »
The Factors Contributing to On-Ramp and Off-Ramp Accidents
While driving on any highway can be unpredictable at any point, on-ramps and off-ramps can lead to especially tragic consequences and often lead to fatalities. A recent report in the media spotlights an example of the kinds of tragedies that can result from these kinds of collisions. The Orlando Sentinel has reported that a… Read More »
Preventing Motorcycle Accidents
The Tampa Bay Times recently reported that a 27-year-old motorcyclist has died in an accident on Interstate 275 after attempting to pass two vehicles. The St. Petersburg resident was riding his 2017 Yamaha southbound in the left lane of the highway near downtown St. Petersburg when he lost control of his motorcycle. He subsequently… Read More »
The Tragic Implications That Can Result When Bonfires Go Wrong – and How to Avoid Them
Local 10 News recently reported that the Florida teenager who was severely burned at a bonfire on New Year’s Eve in 2017 has died of her injuries after a long battle. The then-fourteen-year-old high school freshman was at a small gathering with friends in Fort Pierce when she went tried to rekindle the fire… Read More »
Understanding Property Management Company Negligence
Our homes should be our sacred space where we feel more safe than anywhere else in the world. But sadly, when a property management company is negligent, this threatens everything that we all near and dear and provides a very real risk of injury. The Palm Beach Post recently reported that a 92-year-old Boynton… Read More »
PTSD After a Motor Vehicle Accident
Car accidents are often an extremely traumatic occurrence on many different levels. No one can ever be fully prepared for the after effects which can manifest differently in different people. And regardless of whether physical injuries are immediately apparent after an accident, the emotional and mental implications can have a significant and long-term effect… Read More »