Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Nursing Home Abuse – Know the Signs and Steps To Pursue Legal Action
Here are some truly shocking statistics – more than 40 percent of nursing home residents have reported being abused and more than 90 percent report being neglected by nursing home staff, according to one source. If that was not bad enough, roughly half of all nursing home attendants have admitted to abusing or neglecting… Read More »
Attempt to Pass Leads to Tragic Results
One person was killed in a tragic three-vehicle collision on SR-31 in DeSoto County, Florida. Reports indicate that a car was attempting to pass another when it hit an oncoming big rig, according to NBC 2 News. The car that collided with the semi-trailer overturned and ended up in a ditch. The semi struck… Read More »
The Clock is Ticking – Understanding Georgia’s Statute of Limitations
You are driving on Norwich Street in Brunswick headed to Southland Market when another driver t-bones you. Your vehicle is totaled and you suffer extensive physical injuries. You may spend a few weeks in the hospital as a result of your injuries. Once released, you may be overwhelmed by unpaid bills, trying to get… Read More »
Understanding Georgia Dog Bite Laws
Suffering a dog bite can be a traumatic event and result in a serious injury. Some dog bites can result in an infection, tendon damage, nerve damage, or corrective surgery. If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog, you need to have as much information as possible to assess your legal… Read More »
Owner of a Cargo Ship Has Settled Wrongful Death Cases with a Number of Florida Families
Two years ago, the cargo ship known as El Faro was sailing from Jacksonville to Puerto Rico. Near the Bahamas, the ship sailed straight into a hurricane, causing it to sink. As a result, all 33 crew members aboard the ship lost their lives. Recently, the owner of the El Faro settled wrongful death… Read More »
Understanding Georgia Product Liability Laws
Each year, thousands of people suffer serious injuries, or lose their life, as the proximate result of a defective consumer product. In fact, the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that there were 38,573,000 medically treated consumer product-related injuries in a single year. If you or a loved one was harmed by a defective ladder,… Read More »
Lamborghini Driver Sued for Wrongful Death Following Car Crash
One Florida man has lost his life following a deadly car accident with a driver of a Lamborghini. Eighty-two-year-old J. Gerald Smith was crossing an intersection when Roger Wittenberns struck his car. Wittenberns was driving a Lamborghini at a high speed rate, and he ran into the front of Smith’s car when Smith was… Read More »
Dog Attack Leaves One Atlanta Child Dead and Another One Critically Injured
Two children in Fulton County were attacked by two dogs while walking to their school bus stop. One child, a five-year-old girl was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Sadly, the other child, a six-year-old boy, succumbed to his injuries. The two dogs, described as pit bull mixes, belonged to a nearby neighbor… Read More »
Florida Man Is Injured in A Slip and Fall Accident on A Cruise Ship
A Florida resident is suing the Carnival Victory cruise line for allegedly failing to maintain the premises surrounding the ship’s pool. After slipping and falling on the wet surface near the pool, Heriberto Morales filed a complaint against the cruise ship for negligence. Failure to Adequately Warn About Wet Conditions According to Mr. Morales,… Read More »
Two Separate Car Accidents Result in Deaths and Injuries in Jacksonville
Just before Thanksgiving, two separate car accidents occurred on I-10, shutting down parts of the highway and leading to several injuries and two deaths. The highway has already made it to the top ten list of the most dangerous highways in America for the amount of car accidents that have taken place on it…. Read More »
