Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Do You Do When You Need to Sue a Zoo?
There is probably no person alive who can’t appreciate some aspect of visiting a zoo. Regardless of whether you are opposed to the idea of wild animals in captivity, we can all agree that zoos are the only opportunity that many Americans will ever have to see many exotic animals up close. The unique… Read More »
Hate Them or Love Them – Should Scooters Be Banned?
Whether they are whizzing by you or you are riding one, scooters have clearly arrived in Fort Lauderdale. However, these devices also carry many risks for both the rider and anyone that he or she encounters on their journey. For many people, these risks are outweighed by the convenience of being able to rent… Read More »
Understanding the Role of Surveillance Video of Your Injury in a Personal Injury Claim
Local 10 News recently reported that surveillance video captured a deadly crash in Miami Gardens which the family member of the victims believes demonstrates that the accident could have been avoided altogether. Instead, two men were fatally injured when a car that was reportedly stolen and being pursued by police T-boned their vehicle as… Read More »
Understanding Florida PIP Insurance and Why Your Premium is so High
No one likes paying for car insurance and no one wants to think about the possibility of being injured in a car accident. However, in a worst case scenario where you are injured in an accident, it becomes apparent just how important car insurance is as it can literally be the enabling factor allowing… Read More »
What to Do if You Witness a Car Accident
One day you may driving on what has been an uneventful journey when you suddenly witness a car accident that occurs right in front of you. This sudden turn of events is something that most drivers rarely experience, so it is unsurprising if you would not be sure of what to do next. You… Read More »
Are There Negative Implications For Apologizing For the Other Driver’s Injuries After an Accident?
After a car accident where the other driver has been injured, it is natural to express concern for that person’s well-being. Before you know it, you can even find yourself apologizing for the injuries that the other driver incurred in the car accident – even when you know it wasn’t your fault. When you… Read More »
Establishing Liability For a Multi-Vehicle Collision
No one can predict the extent of the damage that any car accident will cause and truthfully, any accident involving a vehicle can lead to a significant amount of damage. However, this risk is understandably magnified any time that there are multiple vehicles involved in the same car accident. News4Jax recently reported that three… Read More »
The Problem With Running Red Lights
Most of us strive to be safe drivers who abide by driving laws in an attempt to keep ourselves and the other drivers on the road with us safe. One of the most basic rules of driving is that a red light means you should not proceed. And as this is such a fundamental… Read More »
Talking With Your Teen About Driving Risks
It’s almost prom season. Formal dress shops and tuxedo stores will be flooded with teenagers who are dreaming of their special day and your son or daughter will probably be discussing prom attire with you – and trying to figure out how to make you pay for it. Undoubtedly, you love your children and… Read More »
The Tragedies of School Shootings and Who Can Be Held Responsible
Whether we place our children on a bus, drop them off at the entrance of their school, or watch them climb behind the wheel of a car to transport themselves to class, we believe that our children will return safely home from school. After all, the worst thing that our children should ever face… Read More »