Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Multiple Injuries Suffered In Intersection Accident
A serious accident occurred at the intersection of Northwest 12th Avenue and 50th Street in Miami. The traffic lights were reportedly out due to the damage caused by Hurricane Irma. A Ford Escape and an Infiniti collided at this intersection resulting in three people suffering injuries, according to Local 10 News. What To Do… Read More »
Injured In A Bar Fight – Understanding Your Legal Right To Pursue Financial Restitution
Miami is filled with dozens of bars and nightclubs that are inundated by tourists and locals on many nights, especially the weekends. Alcohol and/or liquor are usually the beverages of choice in most of these social “hot spots.” Unfortunately, not everyone can handle their alcohol intake or consume an excessive amount. This may lead… Read More »
Injured While Driving In A Bad Storm – Can I Still Pursue Compensation?
Hurricane Irma slammed large portions of Florida resulting in significant property damage and multiple deaths. When a major storm hits Florida, a question asked quite regularly is whether someone who was hit and injured by another driver can still recover financial compensation if the weather was terrible outside when the collision occurred. The answer… Read More »
Unreported Incidents Of Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect Run Rampant In The U.S.
A disturbingly high percentage of cases involving physical abuse and sexual abuse at nursing homes are going unreported, according to the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services. If that was not bad enough, the audit revealed that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services had “inadequate” procedures for ensuring that… Read More »
Understanding Florida Personal Injury Protection Laws
If you or a family member was involved in an automobile accident, you may have significant property damage, bodily injuries, lost income and other harms and losses. These harms can quickly put a tremendous amount of financial strain on you and your family. This is where personal injury protection benefits come into play. Overview… Read More »
Three Teenagers Killed in High Speed Car Crash in Palm Harbor
Driving in excess of the speed limit is never a good idea. A prime example is the heart-wrenching car wreck that occurred at the intersection of US 19 and Tampa Road in Palm Harbor. A stolen Ford Explorer operated by a teenage driver was traveling at speeds well over 100 miles per hour when… Read More »
Negligent Care May Have Been the Culprit of the Deaths of Eight Nursing Home Residents in Hollywood
Losing a family member is emotionally and psychologically devastating. That pain is then exacerbated when it is revealed that your loved one’s death may have been caused by the negligence of another person or company. Eight families are struggling with these same emotions after it was reported that eight nursing home residents died due… Read More »
State Lawmaker Seeking to Strengthen Penalties for Texting and Driving
Florida is one of only four states where texting while driving is a secondary offense. This means that a police officer cannot pull over a driver solely for texting while behind the wheel. They need to be committing another traffic violation (e.g., speeding, tail light is out, not wearing a seatbelt, etc.) in order… Read More »
College Student Hit and Killed Near Florida International University
A freshman at Florida International University freshman died when she was hit by a car as she crossed a street near the school’s main campus, according to the Miami Herald. The young woman was crossing Southwest Eighth Street at 109th Avenue when she was hit by a vehicle. The accident remains under investigation, as… Read More »
Driver of Disabled Vehicle Hit and Killed by Passing Car
When your vehicle suddenly becomes disabled, the proper protocol is to pull off onto the side of road. There is an expectation that the side of the road is a safe area where you can take a moment to check on your vehicle and have it towed by AAA or another tow service, if… Read More »