Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Marine Sentenced After Drunk Driving Crash Kills Three
An ex-Marine was recently sentenced to 15 years in prison after causing a drunk driving accident that killed three people. One evening in 2014, Miami resident Christopher Masferrer downed 8 beers and a shot of liquor before climbing into his car and driving home. On the way, he plowed into Eduardo Hernandez, who had… Read More »
A Tragic Car Accident Rips Family in Half
A family has been ripped apart by a tragic car accident that happened recently. Greg and Sara Moyers were taking their two daughters on their first vacation to Disney World when a car drifted into the lane where they were driving, forcing them off the road. The Moyers’ vehicle struck a tree, killing Mr…. Read More »
Proving Negligence in a Medical Malpractice Case
A Boynton Beach hospital found itself in hot water when it sent a patient home after his colon surgery sporting a 4 ¼ -inch piece of tubing in his abdomen. A nurse on duty was supposed to take out the tube, but it was never removed. The patient, Simon Dockswell, sued for medical malpractice,… Read More »
Important Tips to Safely Share the Road with Trucks
One person died and over 40 more were injured when a tour bus struck a tractor trailer in Gilmer County recently. The tractor trailer was stopped and waiting for oncoming traffic to pass so it could make a left turn when the tour bus rear-ended it. The tour bus driver was killed, but all… Read More »
Can Failing To Wear A Seat Belt Affect My Personal Injury Case?
Seat belts have been proven to save lives when used correctly by drivers and passengers in a moving vehicle. Despite the statistics, there are many people who do not regularly buckle up when driving or riding in a car. Most states in the U.S. have traffic laws that require drivers and passengers to use… Read More »
Taking Reasonable Steps To Avoid Making Injuries Worse
It is generally accepted under the law that a person is liable for the injuries caused to another, even though the other person had a pre-existing condition that made the injuries worse than if a different, healthier person had suffered the same injuries. This is referred to as the “eggshell skull” rule, and it… Read More »
Employer Liability For Negligent Hiring
In personal injury cases involving an injury caused by a person who is working at the time of the injury, the employer may sometimes be found liable for the employee’s conduct that causes injury to a third party. Employers can be held liable for the actions of their employees based on several different legal… Read More »
Liability Questions With Self-Autonomous Cars
Uber, the ridesharing company, recently announced that it is set to introduce the first self-driving fleet of cars for customers to hail as part of Uber’s offered services. The service will be introduced in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and because of state law, the vehicles will require a licensed driver behind the wheel to supervise the… Read More »
Attractive Nuisance And Injuries To Children
Property owners are sometimes surprised to learn that they may be responsible for the injuries sustained by trespassers who go onto their property uninvited. While a property owner does not owe trespassers a duty to keep the premises safe, the property owner does owe a duty to trespassers, especially children, a duty to keep… Read More »
Liability For Serving Alcohol
Drunk driving is a national problem that often results in criminal charges, personal injury and/or death. People who are injured in car accidents with drunk drivers are often left with extensive medical bills and other financial losses that sometimes exceed insurance coverage. In order to receive the compensation deserved, the injured person may sometimes… Read More »
