Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida May Raise the Minimum Age For E-Cigarettes
While the national minimum age to purchase tobacco products was raised from 18 to 21 as of Dec. 20, 2019, the regulation of electronic cigarettes has continued to vary across states despite the fact that recent reports show disturbing rates of e-cigarette use among some of the youngest and most vulnerable members of our… Read More »
How to Handle a Spring Break Car Accident
Groups of college students and young people throughout the country and from all over the world come to Florida for Spring Break around this time every year. Many of those people wouldn’t let anything stop them from seeking out sandy beaches, beautiful water and South Florida’s well-known nightlife. This strong Spring Break culture survived… Read More »
Why You Should Stay Calm in Traffic
No one likes being stuck in traffic and we have all gotten a little frustrated or angry when we found ourselves stuck at a slow speed or totally stopped on a road, especially when we had somewhere to be. However, this kind of frustration recently led to tragic results as illustrated in a recent… Read More »
Why Won’t a Lawyer Take My Personal Injury Case?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that 2 million people are injured each year from motor vehicle crashes. Many people then choose to undertake steps to pursue a personal injury lawsuit, either against the person who negligently caused the accident or against his or her insurance policy. However, people who are… Read More »
Nursing Homes and Coronavirus
The Orlando Sentinel recently reported that Florida nursing homes are ramping up coronavirus precautions. Between the outbreak of coronavirus infection and the at least four deaths that occurred in a nursing home near Seattle, nursing homes in the Sunshine State are on high alert as they care for one of the most vulnerable populations…. Read More »
How Insurance Companies Try to Deny and Devalue Your Personal Injury Claim
In addition to being painful and traumatic, the injuries that result from another person’s negligence can also lead to costly unexpected expenses. Many injury victims subsequently decide to protect their legal rights and recoup expenses by pursuing a personal injury claim. And despite what many people have seen on television, most of the time… Read More »
What to Expect at a Personal Injury Consultation
A large amount of the civil claims that are filed in this country these days consist of personal injury lawsuits and for good reason. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that over 45 million Americans require medical treatment for an injury at an emergency department every year. Many of these injuries… Read More »
Don’t Try Your Luck With Drinking and Driving This St. Patrick’s Day
With shamrocks and green-tinted beer right around the corner, it’s a fine time to talk about the fact that St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular drinking holidays around the country. In fact, this holiday ranks fourth on the list of the biggest drinking days nationwide, right behind New Year’s Eve, Christmas… Read More »
Driving Safety Tips for Teens
For many American teenagers, learning to drive is an important rite of passage and stepping stone toward adulthood. However, that doesn’t mean that this step comes without risk. Sadly, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in this country. And unfortunately, teens can pose risks to others as well as… Read More »
The Problem With Distracted Driving
Despite hearing the stories and being warned of the risks, we have all engaged in some form of distracted driving at one point or another. This seems unsurprising in a world where people frequently post online everything from pictures of their dinners to all of their children’s milestones. At minimum, many people seem to… Read More »
