Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Motorcyclist Injured In Miami Crash
A motorcyclist has been injured and hospitalized as a result of an accident in Miami, but details are unclear about exactly what happened. The driver and his motorcycle were both found on the ground, but no other vehicles were nearby at the time the police made their discovery. The accident is still under investigation… Read More »
Hurricane Season to Bring Difficult Driving Conditions to Florida’s Highways
As we enter hurricane season, we are sure to face challenging weather conditions and driving hazards that we do not have to contend with for most of the year. In fact, forecasters are beginning to warn us of the upcoming weather events and potential for flash floods and flooding in general. Unlike so many… Read More »
Man Killed in Miami Construction Site Accident
A Miami Beach construction worker in his late forties was killed on a construction site as a result of a fall from scaffolding. According to reports, a cement truck struck the scaffolding on which the worker was standing. As a result, the man fell from the collapsing scaffolding and tragically died at the scene…. Read More »
Amusement Parks – The Dangerous Side Of Attractions
There is no shortage of tragic events these days when you turn on the news. Recently, several children have been victims of theme park accidents and have suffered injuries and even death. From the boy who was fatally injured on a water ride, to several who fell from a Ferris wheel, to the latest… Read More »
Elderly Woman Dies After Months Of Neglect
Our elders deserve the best care after spending their entire lives caring for their families. While most people would love to have their elderly relatives stay with them in their golden years, sometimes the circumstances do not allow for this. When this happens, we look for the best place for them to receive the… Read More »
Fire At Fort Lauderdale Airport Forces Evacuation
Travelers passing through the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport avoided injury after a terminal was evacuated due to a small fire that was reported in a terminal cleaning closet. Several hundred passengers were affected; those who had already passed through security were made to wait on the tarmac, and those who were not yet through… Read More »
Floridian Contracted Dangerous Brain-Eating Amoeba
A person from Broward County has contracted the brain-eating amoeba called Naegleria fowleri recently and is currently undergoing treatment for the condition. This rare yet extremely dangerous and often deadly infection is contracted by swimming in bodies of warm freshwater such as rivers, canals and lakes and results in symptoms including headaches, fevers and… Read More »
Pedestrian Seriously Injured When Struck By Car
A man is recovering in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle while walking in the road one recent early morning. According to reports, the man suffered serious injuries and is still in critical condition at a local hospital. Details regarding the accident are few, but the incident brings to mind the importance… Read More »
Reason For Travel Agency Car Crash Unknown
A travel agency in Hialeah was the site of a recent auto accident, when the driver of a car crashed into the entrance of the business during the mid-morning hours. Damage to both the building and the driver was minimal, with the driver suffering only minor injuries and a window of the travel agency… Read More »
Accident Injures Two When Van Hits Home
Two people were injured in an accident recently, one of them seriously. The mid-afternoon crash, in which a van hit a house in Lauderhill, resulted from the driver of the van losing control of his vehicle. He was trapped inside his van for a period of time and suffered serious injuries as a result… Read More »
