Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Local Construction Worker Injured On Job Site
A Miami building was the site of a recent accident that injured a construction worker, though not in the usual type of construction accident. Officials believe lightning struck a metal object near the man as he was working on the seventh floor of the building and electricity ran through him. Rescue crews had to… Read More »
Young Boy Stable After Miami Pool Incident
A seven-year-old child is in stable condition after being found without a pulse at the bottom of a swimming pool at a Miami hotel one recent evening. According to reports, the young child was with his family visiting friends at the hotel at the time of the incident. Details regarding the incident are sparse,… Read More »
Injuries Result From Apartment Fire
One person was injured as a result of a fire that broke out in an apartment building in northwest Miami-Dade County. The cause of the fire has not yet been announced, and the extent of damages to both the apartment unit and the apartment building itself were not significant, but the victim sustained burns… Read More »
Train Derailment Near Port Everglades
Port Everglades was the site of a train derailment recently, when nearly half of its rail cars ran off the tracks. The rail cars were not carrying passengers, though, but instead were liquid tankers hauling ethanol. A potential disaster was avoided, however, as the tanker cars did not turn over and nothing was spilled…. Read More »
Woman Falls Overboard On Bahamas Cruise
A cruise is supposed to be a vacation of a lifetime, but for one woman on a recent cruise to the Bahamas it was a tragedy. The 32-year-old woman from New York fell overboard into the waters southwest of Freeport in the overnight hours and crews are now scouring the area for any sign… Read More »
Tesla Reveals Autopilot Isn’t Dangerous—Experts Disagree
The new Tesla automobile that has Autopilot-enabled features has recently been all over the news, featuring the fatal accident that took the life of a driver of the car while it had the Autopilot feature turned on. Recently, the manufacturer has said this new technology is not the cause of the crash or the… Read More »
Cardiology Medical Devices and Personal Injury
Defective medical devices can result in serious personal injury to patients, and sometimes these injuries can be fatal. In these cases, a patient or family member of the patient may wish to seek legal assistance in order to collect compensation for medical care or other related costs. Bard IVC filters, for instance, represent devices… Read More »
The Importance of Home Security
The world is full of both homeowners and renters. Each has its perks and downfalls, and most people prefer one over the other. Homeowners do not waste money renting a place, but they also are responsible for the upkeep of the home, as well as the yard. Renters may not be putting any money… Read More »
Car Accidents Can Happen – Even When You Aren’t Driving
One of the most exciting pieces of new technology today involves self-driving cars. For years, they have been shown in movies depicting the future, along with things like hover boards and time travel. Recently, however, they have become a reality. Companies like Ford and Toyota have been producing cars with automatic braking technology and… Read More »
Florida Medical Malpractice
In the State of Florida, an action for medical malpractice typically includes a claim for damages resulting in death, injury, or financial loss due to negligent medical, dental, or surgical treatment by a healthcare provider. The term ‘healthcare providers’ covers a vast amount of healthcare professions and healthcare companies. For example, healthcare providers include… Read More »