Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Horrific DUI Crash Kills Mother
If your blood alcohol content (BAC) was almost five times the legal limit, would you even be able to work? Apparently one Florida woman was able to get behind the wheel of her vehicle and T-bone another vehicle, killing a mother of three. The fatal accident happened on the morning of May 22 in… Read More »
Responsibility for Property Crimes
You are at a bar when a person comes up to you and starts fighting you for no reason. You end up with a broken jaw. Bar fights and other forms of assault are common occurrences. In some cases, people end up seriously injured or even killed. When this happens, who is responsible? Obviously… Read More »
Making Decisions After a Traumatic Brain Injury
After a personal injury involving head trauma, a person may end up on life support. When this happens, you have a hard decision to make. Of course, you hope that your loved one will pull through, but this does not always happen, unfortunately. More than likely, you will have to decide when to take… Read More »
Woman Files Lawsuit After Suffering TBI on Roller Coaster
Roller coasters can be fun and exhilarating, but they do come with risks. These rides travel at high speeds, often make sharp turns, and even go upside down. Even if the rider remains inside the ride and does not fall out, these movements can be hard on the body. One woman claims she suffered… Read More »
4 Injured in Pit Bull Attack
Pit bulls get a bad reputation for being dangerous dogs, and it’s clear why. Most dog attacks involve pit bulls because not only is the breed aggressive but also their owners do not know how to properly care for them and train them. This often leads to serious attacks. This is what recently happened… Read More »
Construction Worker Dies After Falling in Shaft
In the construction industry, struck-by accidents are common. Workers can get hit by an object and lose their balance, causing them to fall many feet to the ground. These accidents are often catastrophic and even deadly. Sadly, this was recently the case in Orange County. Rescue workers extricated a worker from a shaft, but… Read More »
Oysters Causing Norovirus in Florida, Other States
Many people enjoy eating seafood such as oysters. While we expect that they will be sold at stores and cooked properly in restaurants without any issues, sometimes problems do occur. Food may need to be recalled due to food poisoning or other illnesses. This recently happened with oysters sold and served in Florida and… Read More »
Apartment Explosion Leads to Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Nobody really thinks about their home exploding, but sadly, this happened at an apartment in Orange County on March 1. A woman inside the apartment was badly burned, dying a week later. Her family is now filing a wrongful death lawsuit to warn others about the situation. The explosion occurred on the morning of… Read More »
Man Killed in High-Speed Motorcycle Crash
Many people enjoy the thrill of riding a motorcycle. Yes, riding a high-powered bike can be fun if you do it properly. The problem is that some people ride too fast and recklessly. This leads to serious and even fatal accidents. Sadly, this was recently the case in Tampa. A man crashed his motorcycle… Read More »
Crane Collapse Kills 1, Injures 3
Those who operate heavy equipment need to be careful. It is important to operate these tractors and cranes in accordance with the law as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Otherwise, the equipment can overturn, causing serious injuries and fatalities. Sadly, this recently happened in Fort Lauderdale. A worker was killed… Read More »
