Author Archives: Jay Butchko
When Fleeing Police Means Death
When is it a good idea to try to flee from the police? Statistics tell us that roughly one out of every three fatal police shootings involve individuals who were trying to dodge an arrest. Surely, an arrest would be a better outcome than a shot in the back or similar fatal maneuver. When… Read More »
Common Serious Or Fatal Vehicle Accidents
Nobody anticipates the possibility of fatalities when they get in their vehicles. Yet, roughly 40,000 fatal accidents occur across the country annually—over 3,000 of them right here in the Sunshine State. Collisions have lethal consequences under many circumstances. The most common types of fatal crashes, however, include the following: Head-On Collisions Most first responders… Read More »
Dog Attack Kills Female Postal Worker
She sometimes put apples in mailboxes along with the mail she delivered. Other times she handed out candy to children on her rural mail delivery route as she distributed mail to a person’s door. Something everyone agreed on was that Pamela Jane Rock was a good, good person. Her family is still in shock… Read More »
How Safe Is That Baby Sling?
What is more joyous than welcoming a new baby into the family? The most precious of all faces, your baby’s angelic smile warms you through and through. You would never do anything to put your infant in danger, so when baby slings emerged as a hands-free way to carry your little one around, it… Read More »
Veterans & Police Interactions
The hardships faced by Americans returning from battle are many. Veterans have sacrificed everything to protect America, yet, the hurdles they come home to as they try to rebuild their lives can be excruciating. One of those hurdles is a bit of a surprise to some: military veterans are arrested at higher rates than… Read More »
Baby Products That May Lead To Injury Or Death
Every parent can agree: nothing is more devastating than watching your child suffer. Protecting our kids is job one, but even the most responsible parent cannot alleviate the possibility of injuries here and there. But what recourse do parents have when poorly designed products that are marketed for their children lead to unnecessary and… Read More »
The Tragedy Of Wrong Way Driving
Wrong way driving (WWD) incidents seem to be happening more and more these days. The sad truth of the matter is, these kinds of accidents nearly always result in tragedy. Here in Florida, the devastation impacts people of all ages, races, genders, and lifestyles. Just a handful of recent Florida fatalities resulting from wrong-way… Read More »
Medical Malpractice In Florida
$7.6 million. That’s what a mistake cost Sacred Heart Hospital and one of its doctors. Without doubt, the retired firefighter whose lower leg was amputated due to the medical error would prefer to have his leg back—but that’s not an option. As with so many malpractice lawsuits, the financial windfall is meager compensation for… Read More »
Euthanasia: Suicide Or Death With Dignity? Facing The Legal Consequences
In the United States, there are only a handful of states that permit someone with a terminal illness to end their own life with the help of a physician or family member. Florida is not one of them. In the event a loved one is suffering through their final weeks and months in a… Read More »
When A Police Chase Impacts Innocent Bystanders
When Shannon Moses was struck by a speeding vehicle, her car gyrated and spun, ultimately smashing into a pole made of concrete that supported a number of high voltage power lines. As smoke entered the passenger compartment of her vehicle, she screamed in terror, frightened that he car would go up in flames. Fortunately,… Read More »