Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Slip-And-Fall Lawsuit: What The Ocala Motel 6 Case Teaches About Premises Liability
One Motel 6 location in Ocala, Florida, is trying to settle a lawsuit that was filed against it by a customer who claims that he was injured after slipping and falling on a hazardous condition inside of the hotel room. This is a rather common type of personal injury case. In this article, we’ll… Read More »
Serious Scooter Collision In Coral Gables Highlights Risks And Legal Issues For Riders
A recent accident in Coral Gables, FL, where a scooter rider was severely injured in a crosswalk, is a reminder of how vulnerable pedestrians are when using micro-mobility devices on our streets. Injured victims can sometimes be entitled to compensation under Florida law. A man riding a stand-up scooter in the crosswalk at the… Read More »
Historic $3.8 Million Verdict In Highlands County Truck Accident Case Signals Big Wins For Injured Drivers
There was recently a high-profile and notable truck accident case in Highlands County, Georgia. The jury returned a plaintiff’s verdict of over $3 million to a 65-year-old truck driver who was involved in an accident with a commercial truck. This is the highest personal injury verdict ever delivered in Highlands County. It highlights the… Read More »
Multi-Million Dollar Dog Bite Verdict Highlights Serious Risks For Owners In Georgia And Florida
Dog bite injuries are often dismissed as minor or unavoidable accidents. However, recent high-value verdicts prove that courts are beginning to take dog attacks more seriously. This is particularly true when the owners of dogs with known dangerous propensities do not exercise adequate control over their pets. In one highly publicized Georgia case, a… Read More »
Florida Tesla Autopilot Crashes: Who’s Liable When Driver-Assist Technology Is Involved?
Car accidents are a daily occurrence in Florida, but cases where advanced driver assistance technologies, such as Tesla’s Autopilot, are involved create a whole new problem of determining liability when the vehicle was assisting with driving. This question has been at the center of a wrongful death lawsuit involving a Tesla car accident that… Read More »
Why Car Accident Claims In Florida Are Becoming More Difficult For Injured Drivers
Every day, car accidents occur on Florida roads. The real challenge for many car accident victims, especially the driver, comes later. The new and more aggressive approach to handling car accident claims alongside Florida’s unique insurance laws, are making it more difficult for accident victims to receive full compensation, especially if the driver of… Read More »
Parking Lot Trip Hazards: What Recent Lawsuits Reveal About Property Owner Liability In Florida
While most think of slip and fall cases as wet floor accidents in stores, a new and increasing area of personal injury claims in Florida involves one of the most overlooked areas that a business is responsible for: the parking lot. With the increasing use of repurposed or expanded spaces for pedestrians and vehicles,… Read More »
Georgia I-85 Truck Pileups: Who Can Be Liable When A Semi Causes A Multi-Car Crash?
Crashes involving multiple vehicles on interstates can quickly lead to a disastrous commute if a semi-truck is involved. In a recent Associated Press report, a fatal crash was reported on Interstate 85 in Jackson County, Georgia. In this accident, a semi-trailer truck was involved in a crash that impacted several other vehicles. While each… Read More »
