Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Motorcycle Safety Month: How To Reduce Motorcycle Accident Risks
Riding a motorcycle is a popular hobby and motorcyclists frequently travel between Jacksonville and Brunswick, Georgia. Unfortunately, reckless behavior on the part of motorists can put them in jeopardy. Motorcycle accidents are common and often result in serious, potentially life-threatening personal injuries. Throughout this year, Motorcycle Safety Month focuses on raising awareness of the… Read More »
Family Sues Camp Over Defective Playground, Ineffective Lifeguards
A family grieving the loss of a 10-year-old son has filed a lawsuit against the city and other parties after a tragic accident. According to the lawsuit, the boy’s older brother watched as the child attempted to reach for a defective handle, fell backward into the water, and could not be rescued in time… Read More »
Recovery From Catastrophic Injuries In Jacksonville And Your Rights In Filing A Claim
Personal injuries can happen for a variety of reasons, but negligence on the part of others is often ultimately to blame. It is important for victims and their families to be aware that the at-fault party can be accountable for medical expenses, lost income, and other damages suffered as a result. Our Jacksonville personal… Read More »
Wrongful Death Settled After Barbecue Owner Shot
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against police after a barbecue stand owner was shot and killed. According to the lawsuit, the barbecue stand owner’s wife was shot by a paper ball fired by police officers into the crowd. The man returned fire and was killed as a result. The incident was settled… Read More »
Plaintiffs Cite “Deliberate Indifference” In Death Of Inmate
A county jail is being sued after taking on an inmate who was high on amphetamines and then not responding to an overdose situation, allowing the man to die while in custody. The lawsuit names the county as well as six employees of the jail. An attorney representing the family said the man’s son… Read More »
Lawsuits Filed Over Fireworks Warehouse Explosion
Two lawsuits have been filed by the families of warehouse workers who were killed in a deadly fireworks explosion. The warehouse was a partner of SeaWorld and so the lawsuit has been filed against SeaWorld. Four people died in the fire and thus far, two wrongful death suits have ensued. According to the lawsuit,… Read More »
Wrongful Death Filed Against Hospital After Opioid Death
A man has filed a federal lawsuit against a hospital and the care team that oversaw her case. The lawsuit alleges that the hospital overprescribed opioid-based medication leading to the woman’s overdose death. She was 54 years old and they had been married for 27 years. Doctors placed the patient on a regimen of… Read More »
Mother Blames Lyft After Driver Is Shot And Killed
An Illinois mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the rideshare company Lyft after her son was shot and killed by a member of the public who had been targeting rideshare drivers using his mother’s phone. According to the lawsuit, the same individual had targeted multiple Lyft drivers before the fatal incident. The… Read More »
Wrongful Death: TikTok Sent Thousands Of Suicidal Videos To Teen
A lawsuit has been filed against the social media company TikTok amid allegations that it sent a 16-year-old “thousands” of videos depicting suicide before he texted a friend, “I can’t do it anymore,” and stepped in front of a train. TikTok is being sued alongside the Transit company. However, the allegations are really against… Read More »
Gwyneth Paltrow Sued Over Ski Collision
In a riveting bit of news, famed actress Gwyneth Paltrow was sued by a skier with whom she collided. According to the 76-year-old plaintiff, Paltrow plowed into him at full speed, causing injury. The man characterized the force of the blast as a “full body hit”. The plaintiff had originally asked for $3 million,… Read More »
