Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Social Media Can Torpedo Your Personal Injury Case
Social media platforms have been a staple of everyday life for millions of people across the United States, and the globe. For example, approximately 79 percent of American internet users have an active Facebook account. Over 30 percent of all U.S. internet users also have active Instagram and Pinterest accounts, according to Wordstream. These… Read More »
Deadly Hit-and-Run in Fort Lauderdale
A man was standing outside his vehicle that was stalled on a street in Fort Lauderdale when another driver crashed into him causing his untimely death. The tragic collision occurred on East Las Olas Boulevard, according to the Miami Herald. If that was not bad enough, the reckless driver that hit the victim decided… Read More »
Understanding the Differences Between a Personal Injury Claim and a Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you or a loved one was injured while on the job, you may be wondering whether to file a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury claim, or both. There are important distinctions you need to understand in order to successfully obtain a financial recovery for your harms and losses. Here are some… Read More »
Wrong-Way Driver Causes Major Damage on Interstate 95
A wrong-way driver wreaked havoc on the Palmetto Expressway before heading south on Interstate 95 (I-95). The driver traveled in the wrong direction through the Golden Glades spaghetti bowl and onto I-95. The driver reportedly smelled of alcohol and police found a bottle of Southern Comfort and a baggie of marijuana in the vehicle… Read More »
What To Do After a Serious Motorcycle Accident in Florida
You are enjoying a ride on your brand new Harley headed west on Southeast 2nd Street when a pickup truck suddenly slams into you after running a red light. Your motorcycle is demolished and you suffer catastrophic injuries in the collision including broken bones, torn ligaments, and nerve damage. What do you do? Unfortunately,… Read More »
Getting Prepared for Your Deposition in a Personal Injury Case
If you suffered a serious injury in an accident and had to file a personal injury lawsuit in a Florida court, you will likely need to give a “deposition.” This is part of pre-trial “discovery” intended to give both parties additional information about the circumstances surrounding the accident and your harms and losses. Reasons… Read More »
Teenage Passenger Killed in Terrible Accident on State Road 821
Losing someone you love is always devastating, but the pain is made that much worse when your loved one was just a child with their whole life ahead of them. It is also infuriating when you discover you’re your child may have died as a result of careless driving by another individual. A prime… Read More »
How Anti-Nausea Medication Zofran is Connected to Serious Birth Defects
Zofran (a.k.a. ondansetron) is a prescription drug originally intended to help patients undergoing chemotherapy deal with debilitating nausea. However, GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Zofran, pushed the drug as an off-label treatment for women struggling with morning sickness. What these pregnant patients did not realize is the serious risk of birth defects associated with Zofran… Read More »
Deadly Miami-Dade County Car Accident Caused by Drunk Driver
A tragic incident occurred at the 3000 block of NW 54th Street in Miami-Dade County that resulted in the death of a young man. A driver reportedly flipped his vehicle onto the sidewalk sliding on its roof and colliding with a pedestrian. The pedestrian died as a result of this collision. Police investigating the… Read More »
Woman Hit and Killed at Bus Stop by Reckless Driver
When drivers engage in careless and reckless behavior, the consequences can be devastating. Take, for example, a tragic accident involving a woman waiting at a bus stop. She was run over and killed after two cars that were being operated in a careless manner caused a chain reaction in Lauderhill, according to the Miami… Read More »