Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
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 »