Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one can be a jarring experience, never more so than when the death comes as a result of someone else’s actions. If you find yourself reeling after the death of a family member, and you just cannot accept the circumstances surrounding the incident, a local attorney who is experienced in dealing… Read More »
Distracted Driving Costs Lives
Drivers get behind the wheel all the time without really thinking about the seriousness of the task at hand. Unfortunately, all too often the failure to focus on the road ahead leads to serious, and even deadly accidents. If you have suffered a serious loss as a result of another driver’s distractions on the… Read More »
Spinal Cord Injuries
Every hour of the day, someone suffers a new spinal cord injury. That means upwards of 18,000 people across the country are forced to deal with the harsh news that a traumatic injury will have life-altering impacts. If you are facing a future that has been transformed by a spinal cord injury, you may… Read More »
Florida Motorcycle Accidents
A young father on his way home from work on his motorcycle: suddenly, he is cut off by another vehicle, collided into by a car that weighed several times the amount of the motorcycle, and that had built-in safeguards that motorcycles simply do not provide. Within minutes, rescuers are attempting to save the motorcyclist’s… Read More »
Hit and Run Accidents
It was a day of drama, tragedy, and suspense. When Angel Rodriguez Fiallos took his motorcycle out for a spin one August morning this year, he surely had no clue that it would be his last. For that was the day that Cody Bearry flew through a red light and smashed into the unsuspecting… Read More »
Florida Pedestrian Accidents
Every day, 13 people are killed in a pedestrian collision somewhere in this country, and the Sunshine State has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in these horrendous incidents. If you or a loved one has been the victim in an auto-pedestrian crash, resulting in serious injuries or death, a local personal injury/wrongful… Read More »
Obstruction of Justice
If you have been charged with obstructing justice, you are facing some serious charges. In addition to the penalties associated with any underlying charges, significant consequences may be in store for charges of obstruction. An experienced criminal attorney can guide you through your defense of these charges. What Constitutes Obstruction Any act that corruptly… Read More »
Has a Traumatic Brain Injury Turned Your Life Upside Down?
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a head injury that has had incapacitating consequences, you may be at a loss as to how to deal with the physical, emotional, and financial devastation you are facing. If the incident leading to the traumatic brain injury was a result of negligence,… Read More »
Is Your Child Safe on the Playground?
Most children would love to spend hours every day on the local playground. But are they safe? The startling fact of the matter is, over 200,000 children are hospitalized due to playground injuries every year across this country. While some injuries are simply unavoidable accidents, others may be due to poor playground construction, design,… Read More »
Florida Shoplifting Charges
If you’ve been charged with shoplifting, you could be facing some serious time, depending on the specific charges and the details of the case. You should know that prosecutors are extremely aggressive in these cases, particularly if you have a previous record. Retaining an experienced and hard-hitting defense attorney would be a smart move… Read More »
