Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why Motorcycle Accidents Are Dangerous
Motorcycles can be fun to ride in the warm Florida weather. Cruising the open road can be exhilarating. However, many people take these vehicles to their limits. They speed and drive unsafely, causing serious and even fatal accidents. In 2021, 5,932 motorcyclists were killed in crashes. This is the highest number of fatalities in… Read More »
Nursing Home Workers Caught Abusing Residents
Putting a loved one in a nursing home is a major decision. You never know what will happen to your family member and what kind of care they will receive. While nursing homes are supposed to provide quality care for residents, not all do. Many staff members neglect patients. Some engage in abusive behavior…. Read More »
Worker Falls Into Water, Dies In Key Largo Construction Accident
We rely on construction workers to fix and erect buildings. While this work is necessary, it’s also dangerous. Many people are seriously injured or even killed while performing construction work. Sadly, this was recently the case in Florida. A construction worker died after a crane on a barge tipped over and he fell into… Read More »
Neck Injuries: Types And Causes
All the muscles, tendons and bones in the neck allow us to move our heads freely. We take this for granted until we suffer an injury and the neck feels tight. Maybe it hurts to move your neck. It’s hard to turn your neck to drive or pick up an object. You may even… Read More »
7 Million People Misdiagnosed In ERs Every Year
When you go to the emergency room feeling extremely ill or injured, you expect to get appropriate medical care in a prompt manner. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Many people end up waiting hours to be seen. This is a serious enough issue, but what’s even worse is that misdiagnosis is common… Read More »
New Florida Campaign To Increase Awareness Of Hit And Run Crashes
When motorists get their driver’s license, they take written and behind-the-wheel tests to ensure they know the rules of the road. They know that all drivers who are involved in crashes need to stop at the accident scene to exchange information and provide medical care to injured victims. However, not everyone follows the rules…. Read More »
What Is Negligent Security?
When we step onto someone else’s property, as a visitor or customer, we expect to have some degree of safety. While slips and falls and dog bites are common safety issues on other people’s property, sometimes crimes can occur as well. For example, you may have been leaving your apartment complex when you were… Read More »
5-Year-Old Girl Suffers Traumatizing Dog Attack
Children often love dogs and other animals, but this love is sometimes unrequited. Even the sweetest, friendliest dog can attack, causing disfiguring injuries. This recently happened to a 5-year-old girl in Florida. The girl was attacked by a dog when she pet it, causing scars. The attack happened on February 10 at Hortt Park… Read More »
Cosori Air Fryers Recalled Due To Fire, Burn Risk
Air fryers have been all the rage in the past few years. An air fryer is a countertop cooking appliance that works like a convection oven. Despite the name, it does not actually fry food. Instead, it uses a fan and heating elements to produce foods that are crispy on the outside and moist… Read More »
Burn Injury Complications
Injuries happen all the time. When they do, they typically heal up, and that’s it. This is typically not the case with burn injuries. While first-degree burns, like sunburns, do go away quickly and don’t often lead to complications, more severe burns do. A second-, third-, or fourth-degree burn can cause scarring, nerve damage,… Read More »
