Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Social Media Photographs Allowed in Civil Discovery
On January 7 of this year, the Florida Appellate Court handed down a very important opinion that states that social media photographs are not protected from civil discovery because individuals have little or no privacy rights to information that they have posted on social media sites. The court reasoned that photographs were an important… Read More »
Personal Injury Protection Insurance Likely to Continue
On January 1, 2013, a program was implemented in Florida to stop and ultimately reduce the amount of fraud in personal injury protection, or PIP. And according to a report released from the state Office of Insurance Regulation, the program is working. With the evidence showing the success of the program and the halt… Read More »
Beware of Auto Defects
When purchasing a car, rarely do the buyers remain concerned about the possibility of a defective auto part in their new vehicle. Sadly, however, faulty car parts not only exist, but are rather common and can lead to serious problems. In recent years, we have heard more and more about recalls and defects in… Read More »
Amusement Park Injuries
Amusement parks are a filled with rides that are meant to excite and scare you; but what happens if one of the thrill-inducing rides actually leads to a catastrophic injury? While amusement park rides are generally safe and fun, there is always a risk of injury. By understanding risks that are involved with amusement… Read More »
Slip and Falls Can Happen to You
We often hear about slip and fall cases and probably think to ourselves that this could never happen to us, and that we have more common sense to either see the potential injury, or that we are far too graceful to injure ourselves by merely slipping on something. However, a slip and fall injury… Read More »
The Trauma in Traumatic Brain Injuries
In the state of Florida, more than 210,000 citizens are living with devastating injuries after a brain injury and nearly 100,000 Floridians will experience a brain injury each year. While a traumatic brain injury may be caused by a number of reasons, one caused by the negligence of another may be one of the… Read More »
Construction Can Be More Than Just Annoying
The sight of construction work areas, whether on the road or on buildings as you are walking down the street, is very common and considered to most nothing more than just a nuisance. However, what many do not think of is that construction sites can be very dangerous, not just to workers, but also… Read More »
Two Motorcyclists Killed in Crash on I-95
Police are still investigating a crash that occurred on 1-95 that killed two motorcyclists and left a female driver seriously injured. The accident occurred after 9:00pm on Interstate 95 at Atlantic Boulevard when a woman driving a Honda Accord lost control of her vehicle and veered into the center median. The driver of a… Read More »
Understanding Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a common phrase that everyone has heard, but many aren’t sure what it exactly means. When a person goes to see a medical professional, they expect expertise and professionalism and trust the professional with their or their family members’ lives. However, everyone is human and sometimes mistakes are made. While the… Read More »
Are Owners Responsible for the Actions of Their Pets?
When you see a cute dog on the street or while visiting a friend, many times your first instinct is to reach out and pet the dog, but is this smart? While a dog may look friendly at first glance, sometimes unpredictable behaviors may emerge that put you or a loved one in danger…. Read More »
