Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can Parents File A Personal Injury Lawsuit On Behalf Of Their Child?
If your child has been injured due to a car accident or other negligent conduct, it becomes a little trickier to file a lawsuit because the child has not reached the age of 18 yet. The courts have special procedural requirements for victims of personal injury who are under the age of 18. For… Read More »
Jacksonville Auto Accident Lawsuits And Settlements: When Can I Sue?
The State of Florida has recently enacted a new statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits. Car accident lawsuits were also affected by the new rule. Whereas before, you had 4 years to file a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent party, you now only have two years from the date of the accident…. Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Line Sued Over Go-Kart Injury
The parents of a teenage girl have filed a lawsuit against Norwegian Cruises after their daughter suffered an injury while riding their go-karts. Cruise ship injury lawsuits are often related to excursions or attractions offered by the cruise ship. In these cases, the cruise ship has direct control over the attraction. They are responsible… Read More »
$10M Settlement For Cyclist Killed In Truck Accident
Truck accident attorneys for a Florida woman who was killed in a truck accident recovered $10 million on behalf of her estate. The victim was legally riding her bike on the sidewalk when the truck jumped the curb and struck her. The verdict comes at a time when major players for the trucking lobby… Read More »
Walgreens Sued After Security Guard Shoots/Kills Customer
A grieving family is demanding $25 million from Walgreens after their loved one was shot and killed during an apparent shoplifting. The guard was not charged for the shooting. The security company that employed the guard has also been named in the lawsuit. The plaintiff’s attorney has admitted that his client was engaged in… Read More »
Appellate Court Rules That State Farm Must Pay Uninsured Motorist Claim Related To Scooter Accident
Is a scooter a motor vehicle? According to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, it is. The court ruled that State Farm is required to pay an uninsured motorist claim related to an electric scooter accident even though the definition of a motor vehicle appears to exclude eclectic scooters by definition. The appellate court… Read More »
Woman Claims McDonald’s Served Her Chemicals Instead Of Coffee
A Georgia woman is suing Mcdonald’s after she claims that the fast-food giant served her chemicals instead of coffee. The plaintiff claims she noted right away that something was wrong because her throat started burning. She says that she will need to have multiple surgeries to repair the damage. She also claims that no… Read More »
Child And Family Services Blamed After Death Of 5-Year-Old
Child and Family Services of New Mexico is being blamed for missing signs that a boy’s father was neglectful and abusive. Now, the father has been charged with the boy’s death after abandoning him while he was swimming in the water. The father claimed that he thought the boy would be okay, and left… Read More »
Settlement Reached With Families After Four Teens Shot On Farm
Four teens were murdered on a farm after being lured there by a man posing as a marijuana dealer. The ensuing criminal case resulted in 4 life sentences and the families of the victims filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the farm and the man’s parents. Attorneys for the victims claim that the parents… Read More »
Tort Reform Would Extend “Free Kill” To Nursing Homes
Florida has a law on the books that makes it impossible to sue on the grounds of medical malpractice under certain situations. In other words, there would be no family who could ostensibly have standing to file a lawsuit when the victim has no relatives of a certain type. If an unmarried individual has… Read More »
