Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Motorcycle Accident in Cedar Hills Results in Loss of Life
A Jacksonville motorcyclist lost his life when a driver pulled out in front of him causing a deadly collision. The 28-year-old victim was riding his motorcycle on San Juan Avenue when the driver of a sedan pulled out of the parking lot of a convenience store and collided with the motorcyclist, according to CBS… Read More »
How to Hold a Nursing Home Accountable for Negligent or Abusive Care
A tragedy at a Florida nursing home made national headlines when it was discovered that eight residents died as a result of exposure to intense heat. The nursing home reportedly lost power (and thereby air conditioning) when Hurricane Irma hit the state. However, there appears to be evidence that facility management and staff may… Read More »
Massive 22-Vehicle Crash in Jacksonville Results in Injuries and Loss of Life
When two vehicles collide, the damage can be bad. When twenty-two vehicles collide, the damage is catastrophic. This was highlighted in the 22-vehicle pileup that occurred on I-95 South near State Road 200. This horrific accident left one person is dead and thirteen people injured. Reports indicate that a semi-truck was traveling southbound on… Read More »
Understanding the Key Differences Between a Wreck Involving a Commercial Truck Versus a Sedan
When someone is involved in a collision with a large commercial truck or big rig, they may make the mistake of thinking that the accident will be sorted out just like a routine fender-bender with a sedan. Not true. There are some major differences you need to be aware of if you are hit… Read More »
Recovering Punitive Damages in a Georgia Personal Injury Case
In most personal injury cases, the injured party has the ability to pursue financial restitution for economic damages, including their medical bills and lost wages, along with non-economic damages, including pain, suffering, and mental anguish. However, in some cases, an injured party can also pursue an additional monetary award known as punitive damages. According… Read More »
Deadly Collision Between an Amtrak Train and a Truck in Jacksonville
An Amtrak train collided with a truck in Green Cove Springs and the ramifications were devastating. There were two occupants inside the truck, the driver and a passenger. Tragically, the passenger in the truck, a 38-year-old man, lost his life as a result of this collision. Reports indicate that the crossing rails were working… Read More »
Crash on U.S. 17 in Brunswick Leaves Passenger Seriously Injured
A passenger in a pickup truck suffered serious injuries when the driver of the truck lost control, causing the truck to travel nearly 300 feet in a grassy median. The crash occurred on U.S. 17 just north of the Sidney Lanier Bridge, according to Jacksonville.com. After the truck went into the median, it flipped… Read More »
Child Killed in Oakleaf Automobile Accident
The sudden loss of a loved one is devastating, but the pain is made that much worse when the victim was a young child with their whole life ahead of them. A prime example was a tragic collision that occurred in the Oakleaf area of Jacksonville. A mother was driving with her two children… Read More »
Drunk Driving Suspected in Tragic Multi-Vehicle Accident in Jacksonville
A multi-vehicle accident in Northwest Jacksonville resulted in tragedy. The father of 14 children was killed in the collision, which occurred on North Edgewood Avenue near Old Kings Road. When police arrived at the scene, three vehicles were in the southbound lane of Edgewood Avenue North with one of the vehicles flipped over. Police… Read More »
Injured Passenger in a Car Wreck – Understanding Your Rights
A 2004 Dodge Ram pickup truck collided with the median on U.S. 17 in Brunswick, Georgia. The wreck occurred north of the Sidney Lanier Bridge, according to Jacksonville.com. The collision was so severe that the truck flipped over and was propelled into the southbound lanes of the four-lane highway. A 23-year-old passenger was seriously… Read More »
