Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Child Dies in Tragic Car Accident in Jacksonville
An 8-year-old boy was killed in a terrible automobile accident that occurred on Argyle Forest Boulevard at Cecil Commerce Center Parkway in Jacksonville. The car he was in was making a left turn when it was hit by a Honda CRV. Not only did the young boy die, but his young sister and mother… Read More »
Understanding Georgia’s Comparative Negligence Standard
If you or a loved one was seriously injured a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle wreck, or any other preventable accident, you will need to prove two things to prevail in court – negligence and causation. These are two of the four elements of personal injury liability and the injured party must establish these… Read More »
Florida is One of the Most Dangerous States for Pedestrians
A 56-year-old man lost his life after he was hit by a car while crossing 103rd Street at Brannon Avenue in Jacksonville, according to News4Jax.com. A Hyundai Sonata was reportedly traveling on 103rd Street when the collision occurred. The victim, who actually lived only a few blocks away, died at the scene of the… Read More »
Crash in North Jacksonville Results in Catastrophic Injuries and Loss of Life
In the flash of a moment, your life can be turned upside down due to the carelessness of another driver. A prime example was a crash that happened on Gun Club Road at North Busch Drive in North Jacksonville, Florida. The Florida Highway Patrol indicates that the driver of a Chevy Malibu failed to… Read More »
Young Woman Killed After Being Thrown Out of Moving Pickup Truck in Brunswick
A young woman reportedly fell off the outside of a moving pickup truck that was being driven down Reynolds Street by her boyfriend. The driver was later arrested and charged with obstruction of law enforcement and more criminal charges could be filed based on the outcome of an investigation, according to News4Jax.com. The young… Read More »
Motorcyclist Dies in Fiery Wreck on Merrill Road in Jacksonville
In the blink of an eye, your future can be taken from you due to the reckless, irresponsible decisions of other drivers. A prime example is the tragic accident that took place on Merrill Road near Arlex Drive East in Jacksonville. Eyewitnesses indicate that a red sedan crashed into a motorcyclist who was traveling… Read More »
FedEx Tractor-Trailer Collides with SUV Causing Deadly Accident on I-95
A large portion of Interstate 95 north of Brunswick, Georgia had to be shut down after a southbound FedEx truck crashed through a dividing guardrail and hit an SUV, according to Jacksonville.com. The FedEx big rig was reportedly pulling two trailers when the second trailer overturned as the big rig approached the end of… Read More »
Motorcyclist Killed in Jacksonville Crash
A 21-year-old motorcyclist died in a terrible crash that occurred near Roosevelt Boulevard and Wabash Avenue. Reports indicate that a vehicle was traveling southbound on Roosevelt Boulevard when it tried to turn left onto Wabash Avenue but wound up colliding with the motorcyclist, according to KRMG.com. The young motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the… Read More »
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Accident on I-295
In the blink of an eye, your life can get turned upside down. A prime example can be found in the pedestrian that suffered life-threatening injuries after getting hit by a speeding car that was exiting off I-295 and onto 103rd Street in Jacksonville, according to CBS 47. Police indicate that the driver of… Read More »
Injured in a Slip and Fall – What You Need to Know
If you or a loved one was seriously hurt on someone else’s property, you may be able to file a premises liability claim to pursue financial restitution for your harms and losses. Under Florida law, a slip and fall injury claim may be viable if your injury was the result of negligence by a… Read More »
