Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
How Florida Lawmakers Are Attempting to Combat the Risks of Cosmetic Surgery
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were over 1.8 million cosmetic surgeries performed in 2018. A large amount of these procedures undoubtedly took place right here in South Florida as is no secret that this area is one of the most popular places in the country for cosmetic surgery. But unfortunately,… Read More »
The Causes of Gas Leak Explosions
ABC WFTS News recently reported that Pasco County Fire Rescue had to clear a Port Richey mall of gas after a gas leak was reported. The mall had to be evacuated due to the gas leak after security detected the smell of gas inside the mall. The source of the leak is still being… Read More »
The Negligence That Leads to Childbirth Tragedies
Having a child is often one of the most anticipated events experienced in a lifetime. But tragically, injuries to mothers and babies sometimes happen unnecessarily during this monumental event that can lead to serious injuries or even death. These unnecessary injuries occur whenever hospitals, nurses, doctors, or other medical personnel act outside of the… Read More »
The Risks of Skateboarding
From the young to the young at heart, sports can be a great way for people of all ages to exercise while concurrently serving as a form of entertainment. All sports carry the potential for injury. However, some sports are more dangerous than others – and skateboarding falls under this umbrella. One of the… Read More »