Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Defective Child Activity Centers Cause Falls, Injuries
Parents buy all kinds of stuff for their babies, from clothing to diapers to bottles to formula to walkers to toys. Moms and dads expect that the products they buy will be safe for their little ones to use. Unfortunately, though, sometimes defects occur, causing children to get seriously injured. A child activity center… Read More »
Teen Dies After Falling Off Cruise Ship
Cruises are supposed to be fun, but accidents and deaths do happen on them from time to time. Accidents such as slips and falls and bouts of food poisoning do happen regularly, but something more tragic that people don’t always think about is people falling off balconies. A teen was killed in November after… Read More »
Man Killed in Crash at Construction Site
Construction workers are necessary to erect buildings and improve roads. Unfortunately, though, it is a tough job. It’s a job that requires a lot of physical strength. It’s also a dangerous job, with many construction workers injured and killed every year. Sadly, a construction worker was killed while walking along a construction site in… Read More »
Man in Wheelchair Seriously Injured by 2 Dogs
When a dog is chasing you, your first instinct may be to run. But that’s not possible if you’re in a wheelchair. You’re at a disadvantage and you could suffer severe injuries. ` Unfortunately, this recently happened to a man in Florida. The man suffered serious injuries to his arm after two unleashed dogs… Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Woman is Killed by Alligator
Florida is known for its large alligator population. They have been known to seriously injure and kill residents. When a person dies a wrongful death, they can typically sue the liable party. But when an alligator kills them, do they have any recourse? Can they still file a lawsuit? One Florida family is. A… Read More »
Child Injured After SUV, School Bus Collide
Parents expect that their children will be safe as the bus driver takes them to school in the mornings and then back home at the end of the day. However, accidents sometimes occur and they can result in injuries, fear, and concerns. An SUV recently collided with a school bus, causing one child to… Read More »
Kratom Cause of Multiple Wrongful Deaths
A person can die from eating contaminated foods, taking wrong medications, or using unregulated products. One unregulated product that has been at the center of legal attention over the past year. We’re talking about kratom, which is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. Kratom has recently become a staple in western culture, but… Read More »
Construction Worker Killed in Excavator Collapse
Construction is a dangerous industry. There are a lot of tractors and machines needed to work on a construction project. Equipment is especially necessary for demolition projects and when they malfunction or are not used properly, they can cause damage and injure or kill workers. Sadly, a worker was killed in a construction site… Read More »
Neck Pain After a Car Accident
After a car accident, you may experience various injuries including neck pain. The impact from a crash can expose the head and neck to sudden and rapid movements. This is especially true if your body is restrained by a seatbelt. Your neck ends up taking the majority of the blunt force, often resulting in… Read More »
Do I Need Uninsured Motorist Coverage?
When you’re driving on Florida’s roadways, you may not be thinking about the possibility of an accident. However, car crashes happen on a daily basis. You may assume that all drivers carry insurance to pay for damages they cause to others, but this is not always the case. In fact, 1 in 8 drivers… Read More »
