Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Problems with Evidence and the Chain of Custody?
Let’s say you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime. The prosecutor feels pretty confident about a conviction, based on forensic evidence. Is there a possibility that the evidence may be tainted? A proper examination of the chain of custody could be worth investigating. It is but one way cases can turn upside down… Read More »
Pain Panacea or Problem? A Look at Spinal Cord Stimulators
If you are a victim of agonizing pain, you want one thing: relief. While opioids have been the go-to treatment for the past decade, recent statistics related to addiction and other long-term issues have made many patients and their doctors leery of such medications. New pain interventions are surging into the marketplace, bringing hope… Read More »
Florida Dog Bites
What could be more terrifying than to be attacked by a vicious dog? It’s something that occurs more often than you’d think right here in Florida. If you have been the victim of a dog attack, a Kissimmee dog bite attorney can help you with the next steps. Alarming Statistics The number of people… Read More »
Dangerous Rollover Accidents
When 19-year-old Jackson Kelley swerved to avoid colliding with a minivan that had turned onto U.S. 41, he couldn’t have imagined that he would be rushed to Sarasota Memorial Hospital after triple flips and being partially ejected from his Audi. But rollover accidents often result in critical injuries or death due to the vicious… Read More »
Statute of Limitations Affect Personal Injury Claims
If you’ve been injured and would like to file a claim against the responsible party, it’s best to seek legal counsel as quickly as possible. That’s because a statute of limitations will prevent you from receiving damages for your claim if you wait too long. If you have questions about the viability of your… Read More »
Heavy Equipment Dangers on the Work Site
Construction workers are exposed to all kinds of hazards on a daily basis. There are often exceedingly high platforms, above and below ground electrical risks, and all kinds of sharp objects, moving parts, and industrial sized machinery. Heavy equipment can often be associated with some of the most serious—even deadly—accidents on a construction site…. Read More »
Big Rig Driver in Fatal Crash
It was a devastating crash, killing seven, and injuring eight others. Fatalities are often the result when big rigs are involved; this incident tangled up two of them, along with two passenger vehicles. Fiery explosions were the horrendous outcome. All this, involving a semi-truck driver who’d had multiple driving violations in the past several… Read More »
Statutory Rape Charges
If you have been accused of statutory rape, your situation is very serious. The charges will not only affect your reputation; your very future is at risk. Enlisting the services of a local attorney who has experience dealing with these sorts of charges could change your life. What is Statutory Rape? In Florida, individuals… Read More »
Safety on the Road: Tips to get you there Safely
You’ve probably known people who are afraid of flying, parachuting, or bungee jumping. And why not? They can all be a bit intimidating. It would likely surprise some to know that the truth is, you’re really taking your life in your hands every time you get in an automobile. That’s because automobile accidents are… Read More »
Back-Over Accidents
Nothing could be more tragic than having a child harmed in an accident in your own, or a friend or neighbor’s driveway. Sadly, such incidents occur all too often in this country, sometimes in their own driveways, sometimes in the driveway of a neighbor. The physical and emotional wreckage associated with these events is… Read More »
