Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Road Rash Caused by Motorcycle Accidents
Although there are a number of advantages to using motorcycles for transportation purposes, it is also true that riding a motorcycle comes with a serious risk of injury, as motorcyclists who are run off the road or struck by a passenger vehicle are much more likely to suffer severe injuries. In fact, the Florida… Read More »
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving is much more of a threat than most people realize. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one out of every 25 adults have fallen asleep while driving in the past month. These statistics are particularly alarming because driving while fatigued significantly increases a person’s risk of… Read More »
Common Errors Made by Anesthesiologists
Although anesthesia has played an instrumental role in making surgery bearable for patients, administering the drugs is a complicated process, that if done improperly, can lead to devastating injuries and even death. Hospitals, physicians, and anesthesiologists can be held liable for their failure to abide by current medical standards when it comes to administering… Read More »
What Types of Defective Products Cause the Most Injuries?
Every year, consumers spend significant sums on a range of products, including everything from kitchen appliances and toys to clothing and tools. While many of these products are properly designed and produced and so pose no danger to consumers, others are not so carefully vetted, which can have devastating consequences for unwary users. Whether… Read More »
Flatbed Truck Accidents in Florida
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 107,000 large trucks were involved in injury crashes in 2017 alone, while an additional 363,000 contributed in some way to property damage only collisions. While some of these crashes involved semi-trucks, waste removal trucks, and tanker trucks, all of which pose a risk to motorists… Read More »
Can a City be Held Liable for a Poor Road Design?
Most people know that when they are injured in a collision with a negligent motorist, they may be able to collect compensation from that individual or his or her insurer. However, not all accidents are the result of a motorist’s failure to use care when driving, but can actually be attributed to the poor… Read More »
Dog Bites and the Risk of Infection
Dog bite injuries tend to be severe, resulting in damage to the muscles, ligaments, and nerves, as well as significant pain and potential disfigurement. Some of the most serious complications faced by dog bite victims, however, involve infection. Treating infections can be a complicated and expensive process, so if you were recently bitten by… Read More »
The Importance of Accounting for Blind Spots
Blind spots, as most careful drivers are aware, are zones to the side and rear of a car where approaching vehicles are not visible to the driver, even when using a rear view or side mirror. Failing to check one’s blind spots can have devastating consequences, especially when one of the vehicles is a… Read More »
The Risks of Driving With Poor Visibility
Besides heralding the beginning of the holiday season, the end of Daylight Saving Time also means that our days are growing shorter and shorter. As a result, many of us find ourselves driving much more often in the dark than we do in the summer months. Unfortunately, motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are much more… Read More »
Who Can be Held Liable for Prescription Drug Injuries?
While some medications enable people to live long and healthy lives, many, due to a defect in design or manufacturing, have the opposite effect. Treating injuries caused by these types of medication errors can be expensive, so if you were recently injured after taking a prescribed medication, it is important to speak with an… Read More »
