Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Understanding Cervical Spine Trauma In Personal Injury Cases
Injuries to your spine are among the most common consequences of car accidents, and often lead to lifelong pain, extensive medical treatment, and disability. One of the most complex and misunderstood conditions affecting car accident victims is cervical spine trauma. This is particularly true when it involves subluxation syndromes or partial dislocations of misalignments… Read More »
The Connection Between Physical Trauma And Fibromyalgia
Most accident victims will expect some pain and discomfort in the days immediately following a car crash or a slip and fall. What they don’t always anticipate is the development of long-term chronic pain conditions that can alter the quality of their lives. One such condition, Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), is a complex disorder characterized… Read More »
The Hidden Connection Between Neurological Injuries And Whiplash Injuries
When most folks think of whiplash, they imagine temporary neck pain after being rear-ended in a car accident. While whiplash is indeed one of the most common consequences of rear-end collisions, its impact can extend far beyond short-term discomfort. Medical research has shown that trauma to the brain and spinal cord—including whiplash injuries—can trigger… Read More »
French Montana Owes $400,000 To Victim Of Dog Bite Attack
French Montana could end up paying $400,000 to the victim of a dog bite attack. The victim, a landscaper, claims that Montana’s dog, a Tibetan mastiff “viciously” mauled him. The plaintiff, Jason Leyva, won the suit as a default judgment. That means that Montana never showed up to defend himself from the suit. Montana… Read More »
Car Accident Lawsuit Results In Defense Verdict
Plaintiffs don’t win every lawsuit they file. In some cases, the defendants win, and it’s worthwhile to ask why. In May, a Florida state court jury returned a defense verdict in a case involving a three-car pileup. The lawsuit was recorded “gavel to gavel” by the Courtroom View Network. The Palm Beach County jury… Read More »
Florida Billionaires Sued By Former Housekeeper After Dog Attack Leaves Her Disfigured
A recent lawsuit filed by a former housekeeper is targeting Nelson and Claudia Peltz, whose dog allegedly attacked the housekeeper, causing serious personal injuries. The housekeeper is seeking more than $75,000 in damages. According to the lawsuit, the housekeeper alleged that the “untrained” family dog Houdini attacked her multiple times in the family’s home…. Read More »
New “Dangerous Dog” Bill Looks Poised To Pass Legislature
The State of Florida looks poised to pass a “Dangerous Dog” bill that would require the owners of dogs deemed dangerous to carry a $100,000 liability policy and have their dog microchipped. The push was spurred by the 2022 death of a Florida mail carrier who was viciously attacked by a dog while on… Read More »
Commercial Truck Rear-Ends Driver Causing Serious Injury
A personal injury lawsuit has been filed in connection with a crash that occurred on May 6, 2025, in Thomasville that resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to several others when a semi-truck crashed into a line of vehicles stopped at a red light. According to one of the lawsuits that… Read More »
Man Injured In 12-Car Accident Files Lawsuit Against Truck Driver, Trucking Company
A second lawsuit has been filed against a tow truck company and its driver for allegedly causing an accident that led to a fatal 12-vehicle pileup in Northwest El Paso. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff blames Sheffield Towing Service, also known as Fort Stockton Towing, and the tow truck driver, a 28-year-old man…. Read More »
Wrongful Death Suit Claims That Negligent Hospital Caused Two-Year-Old’s Death
A grieving family has filed a medical malpractice and wrongful death lawsuit against a Georgia hospital, claiming that the hospital’s negligent care caused their daughter’s death. According to the lawsuit, the two-year-old decedent died in October 2024 during a visit to Piedmont Eastside Medical Center. The lawsuit claims that the girl “died needlessly because… Read More »
