Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Choosing a Nursing Home
The Orlando Sentinel recently published a list of the best ranked nursing homes in Central Florida. Interestingly, most nursing homes in the area received only average ratings on the list which ranked facilities across the country. Only five Central Florida nursing homes actually received the highest ranking of a “five”. And of almost 700… Read More »
Dealing With the Financial Implications of Unexpected Accident Injuries
At minimum, experiencing a car accident is a stressful event that over 395,000 people have to deal with every single year here in the Sunshine State. And unfortunately, many of these accidents lead to injuries. While some personal injuries are immediately visibly serious, others result in what may simply feel like a little soreness… Read More »
Understanding What You Should You Do if You Experience a Car Accident
Sadly, a car accident can change your life in an instant. Being involved in a car accident is never a pleasant experience, especially if the crash occurred because of someone else’s negligent driving. After a car crash, you are likely to be suffering in a variety of ways, the most obvious of which is… Read More »
Helping Pedestrians Stay Safe on the Road
The beautiful weather here in the Sunshine State tempts both residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors on foot. And why not? Walking to a destination is both environmentally friendly and an economical alternative to driving. However, walking from destination to destination can also pose serious risks for pedestrians. And unfortunately, when a vehicle… Read More »
Understanding Product Liability Lawsuits
The Miami Herald reported recently that roughly 95,000 fitness bands have been recalled after they reportedly caused contusions and cuts that represent a product injury hazard. The bands, which are SPRI Ultra Heavy Resistance Bands manufactured by Fit for Life, are accused of having rubber resistance bands that can separate from the handle and… Read More »
The Tragic Results of Golf Cart Car Accidents
According to the National Golf Foundation, there were golf courses in 209 of the world’s 249 countries as of the end of last year. And here the United States, many of these courses and the accompanying golf carts are located right here in Florida. Whether you are a visitor of the Sunshine State or… Read More »
Understanding Vehicle Drowning Accidents in Florida
No driver seeks to get into any kind of car accident, but one scenario that most people find especially frightening is the idea of driving into a body of water. As Floridians, we are fortunate to live in a place that has so many natural bodies of water. However, the combination of driving and… Read More »
Preventing Road Rage Incidents
Fox 13 News recently reported that Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a driver who allegedly used his car as a battering ram in an apparent road rage incident at a toll booth. The victim has asserted that the conflict began at a toll booth on County Highway 589 on a recent Friday… Read More »
The Recent Tragedy Calling into Question the Safety of Electric Scooters and Who is Legally Responsible
The South Florida Sun Sentinel recently reported that a Fort Lauderdale woman is still in a coma after an electric scooter crash that occurred several weeks ago. The woman was apparently hit by a vehicle as she rode the for-rent scooter onto a downtown Fort Lauderdale street. The initial police investigation uncovered that the… Read More »
Special Considerations For Visually Impaired Pedestrians in Florida
Pedestrian safety is an important issue here in Florida and for good reason. Pedestrian accidents are an all-too-common problem throughout the Sunshine State and result in hundreds of deaths and thousands of serious injuries every year. For blind pedestrians and others who are visually impaired, crosswalk safety is an especially important issue, and examples… Read More »
