Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Florida’s Pretrial Release Option
If you have been charged with a crime in Florida, there are several ways things could go from here. You could be held in jail as you await your trial; you could be released on your own recognizance; you could post bail or bond to secure your release; or you could participate in a… Read More »
The Many Faces of Medical Malpractice
Patients across the country are exposed to poor judgment and medical mistakes, many of which lead to catastrophic outcomes. What actually constitutes medical malpractice? A Kissimmee medical malpractice attorney versed in the topic can help to answer this, and other questions related to the medical culpability. What Constitutes Medical Malpractice? Medical professionals, and the… Read More »
If You’ve Been in a Rear-End Collision
There are over 1.7 million rear-end crashes across America annually. Nearly one-third of them result in injuries, in addition to the fatalities that are a consequence in thousands of instances. If you have been the victim of a serious rear-end collision and don’t know what to do next, a Kissimmee car accident attorney may… Read More »
Impaired Driving
After an incapacitated woman rammed her Mercedes into another driver, her strategy for convincing him that there was nothing to worry about was to tell him he was dreaming the whole thing. Unfortunately, her words did nothing to soothe the pain in the man’s injured ankle and foot, and he was quickly hospitalized. Meanwhile,… Read More »
Challenging Eyewitness Testimony in Court
Have you been placed at the scene of a crime by eyewitness testimony? If so, it can be extremely frustrating to have a complete stranger make an accusation that is completely untrue! What could possibly motivate someone to lie about your presence at the scene? The truth is, although eyewitnesses may be sincere in… Read More »
