Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Three Layers Of Responsibility: Who Answers For A School Bus Crash In Florida?
Parents hand their children over to a school bus every morning on trust. When a crash breaks that trust, the natural question is who is responsible. The honest answer is that responsibility on a school bus is stacked in layers, and each layer follows its own rules. That structure shapes what an injured child’s… Read More »
Short-Haul Exemptions And Thin Coverage: Why Local Delivery Crashes Litigate Differently Than Interstate Ones
When people picture a dangerous truck crash, they usually imagine an 18-wheeler on a cross-country run down I-95. But across Northeast Florida, many commercial vehicle collisions involve box trucks and regional haulers that never leave the state. These local crashes can be every bit as devastating. The legal path to recovery, however, often looks… Read More »
Dog Bite Injuries At Apartment Complexes: When Can A Property Owner Share Responsibility?
The consequences of a dog attack can not only have physical repercussions but also leave lasting psychological scars. Although under Florida law, owners are liable for any damages their dogs cause, there are instances when even landlords, apartment complexes, and property management companies could be held liable under the law. A thorough understanding of… Read More »
Florida Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit After 6-Year-Old Dies In Go-Kart Crash
Tragedy struck a Florida family at an adventure park in Florida when their 6-year-old daughter was fatally injured in an accident involving a go-kart. The family has since filed a lawsuit against the business, claiming there were numerous safety violations that led to the child’s death. This case shows how important it is for… Read More »
Florida Jury Awards $603 Million After Counterfeit Airbag Kills Young Mother
Airbags are supposed to save lives in the event of an accident. However, in one incident that occurred in Florida, a reportedly fake airbag led to a fatal accident that would otherwise have had no such lethality. The family of a 22-year-old who was killed following an accident caused by an airbag supplied by… Read More »
Can A Vehicle Manufacturer Share Liability For A Florida Crash Caused By A Speeding Driver?
In a severe car accident caused by high speeds, the speeding driver is generally considered to be at fault. Nevertheless, a recent wrongful death lawsuit in Florida against Tesla shows that assigning fault is not always a straightforward process. Tesla recently agreed to settle a case over the deaths of two teens involved in… Read More »
Rainy Roads And Serious Crashes: Can Weather Affect Liability In Florida Auto Accident Cases?
Florida gets a lot of rain over the summer, which can decrease visibility and make the roads slippery. After numerous accidents caused by wet road conditions, the question becomes whether the bad weather conditions relieve at-fault motorists of responsibility for causing the accident. The answer is usually no. While it’s true that bad weather… Read More »
Not Guilty Doesn’t Mean Not Liable: Civil Lawsuits After Florida Boating Accidents
George Pino, one of the best-known real estate brokers in South Florida, was recently acquitted by a Florida jury of the criminal charges that were levied against him regarding a deadly boating accident in 2022. However, it’s an example that shows the difference between civil and criminal liability, which is very important for accident… Read More »
Three Pedestrians Killed In One Week: Who Can Be Held Liable For Jacksonville Pedestrian Accidents?
Pedestrian accidents tend to lead to severe injury, even death. This stems from the lack of protection that pedestrians have when they’re faced with the impact of a car. Recent accounts of three pedestrian deaths in one week in Jacksonville have raised concerns about road safety and the duties of the driver, property owner,… Read More »
What Evidence Is Lost In The First 48 Hours After A Serious Car Accident?
In the aftermath of a major automobile accident, there are many things that become very important very quickly. Not only will you need immediate medical attention, but you’ll also want to secure evidence, if you are able, to document the scene of the accident. Regardless of whether the collision involved two passenger cars, a… Read More »
