Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Walmart Blamed for Role in Opioid Epidemic
Before we were dealing with the pandemic, America was dealing with a different type of crisis: Addiction. Millions of Americans were prescribed unnecessarily high doses of powerful narcotics at the behest of doctors who were operating under the illusion that they were prescribing “less addictive” pain medications like Oxycontin. This was the same information… Read More »
Grill Fire and Propane Tank Explosion Lawsuits
Propane tank explosions and major grill fires do happen. Sometimes, the fault lies with the homeowner who either improperly hooked up the propane tank or left it on for hours on end. Other times, it’s the fault of the company that manufactured either the grill or the propane tank. These lawsuits fall under product… Read More »
South Florida Deputy Wins $200K in Lawsuit Against ATF
This lawsuit stemmed from an incident that occurred in 2018 during Hurricane Irma. Sheriff’s Sergeant Mark Jones was on patrol in an unmarked department vehicle. He had just helped emergency crews remove debris from the roadways when he came upon another vehicle, an SUV, blocking the roadway. He honked his horn several times. Unbeknownst… Read More »
Pandemic 2021: Coronavirus Vaccine Liability Claims
Federal legislators are shielding Pfizer and other companies from liability. Typically, you are allowed to file a lawsuit against a company that produces a drug or vaccine that causes serious injury. These lawsuits are nowhere near as difficult to file as medical malpractice lawsuits. But they can still get tied up in protectionist legislation… Read More »
Insurance Company Sues Widow After Husband Dies in Traffic Accident
Say what you want about personal injury lawyers, but we don’t file lawsuits against the victims. An insurance company, however, has filed a lawsuit against the widow of an Uber driver who was killed by a drunk driver in a speeding Lamborghini. The lawsuit is an effort to recover $1 million in settlement money… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injury Can Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Study Says
A new study recently released concluded that those who have sustained traumatic brain injuries during the course of their lives are at increased risk of suffering from Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia later in life. Research indicates that it can accelerate the course of the disease by as many as four years. As… Read More »
Florida Reveals Its New Plan to Insulate Businesses from COVID-19 Liability
There are a few things to sort out before delving into the meat and bones of the new legislation. Firstly, it has always been nearly impossible to sue a proprietor for the contracting a disease; you simply can’t prove where it came from. It is much easier to sue your employer because you’re there… Read More »
Republican Lawmakers Propose Limits to COVID Lawsuits
Should businesses that have “substantially complied” with state requirements be immune to coronavirus-related lawsuits? Florida Republicans believe that they should be while those on the other side of the aisle contend that such legislation would reduce the incentive to follow state-ordered safety guidelines. Two nearly identical pieces of legislation were proposed in both the… Read More »
Armored Truck Company Sued After Fatal Accident
Garda, an armored trucking company, is being targeted for a personal injury lawsuit after the death of a 73-year-old man. According to the family’s lawyers, who have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company, Garda employed underqualified drivers and routinely allowed trucks that required maintenance to be sent out on delivery. Garda is… Read More »
COVID Vaccines and Personal Injury Lawsuits
One of the least inspiring reasons to get the new COVID vaccine is that Congress has offered Pfizer & co broadscale immunity from product liability lawsuits related to their vaccine. In other words, if you suffer any ill side effects from the vaccine, chances are, you will not be able to file a lawsuit… Read More »