Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Latest Example of Why Young Drivers and Social Media is a Bad Combination
Many people have heard of the popular movie Bird Box even if they have not seen it. After all, news of the Netflix movie has been spread through word-of-mouth as well as the many memes that have appeared on social media. Social media has, unfortunately, embraced the movie in a dangerous way – the… Read More »
Why is South Florida So Dangerous For Pedestrians?
According to an article recently published by WPTV News 5, South Florida is one of the most dangerous areas in the country for pedestrians. The “Dangerous by Design”study highlighted in the article reportedly measured how many pedestrians are hit and killed by drivers every year, in relation to the population of those areas. That… Read More »
How to Avoid a Road Rage Incident
When you decide to hit the road, you probably don’t give much thought to the other people who will be driving alongside you. And this makes sense as the overwhelming majority of the people you end up in a lane next to will not have any impact on whether you safely reach your destination…. Read More »
Why the Family of the Teen Killed Last Year in a Tesla Crash is Suing the Car Manufacturer and What You’d Need to Know if it Happened to Your Loved One
The South Florida Sun Sentinel has reported that the family of an 18-year-old boy who was killed last year in a fiery Tesla crash has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the car manufacturer and one of its Broward County employees. The lawsuit alleges that the car was defective and that the worker negligently… Read More »
When Vacation Dreams Turn Into Nightmares: What You Should Do if Your Amusement Park Visit Goes Wrong
Orlando is synonymous with a certain large-eared mouse and the many amusement parks present in the area. For this reason, people around the country, and people from around the globe, plan vacations to the area in order to visit these attractions. Amusement parks invoke for many a dreamy vision consisting of games, rides and… Read More »
New Year, New You: How to Ensure Your New Year’s Exercise Resolution Doesn’t Become a Regret
It’s that time of year again. The New Year is here and everyone has committed to a set of resolutions that truthfully, may be the same ones that they set out to accomplish last year. For many people, these resolutions include a commitment to drink more water, prepare healthy meals, and work out. Therefore,… Read More »
What Should I Do About My Noisy Neighbor?
Imagine this scenario. You have found your dream house in your dream neighborhood at the right listing price. Or maybe you found the perfect apartment in a beautiful complex with a pool and a state-of-the-art gym. You think that you have found the perfect place to live, so you move in with all of… Read More »
The Dos and Don’ts of Talking to An Insurance Adjuster After Your Automobile Accident
If you have been in an automobile accident, you should expect a call from the other party’s insurance company. This is especially true when it is clear you are not the “at-fault” driver. These are the do’s and don’ts of what you should – and should not – say during this conversation. Do –… Read More »
Accidental Vehicle Submersions and What You Can Do to Help Avoid One
We all know that driving holds a certain amount of risk. And we also know that much of our beautiful Sunshine State consists of natural bodies of water. However, the combination of driving and the water present by roadways throughout Florida can be a terrible one. A 2011 report published by the National Highway… Read More »
Hoverboards and Fires: The Problem That is (Still) Inflamed Across the Country
Since hoverboards came onto the scene a few years ago, children and adults around the country have enjoyed using these devices. They still remain one of the hottest electronics on the market and were probably under many trees this past Christmas. The self-balancing scooters are clearly a popular source of entertainment. However, they aren’t… Read More »
