Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Family Sues After Man Dies On Escalator Walkway In Las Vegas
A grieving family has filed a lawsuit against a Las Vegas casino after a man was killed on an escalator walkway. According to the lawsuit, there was a hump in the walkway which caused the man to fall backwards. The man, who was using a walker, got his shirt caught in the exit spot… Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death After Falling Debris Strikes Him At Construction Site
The family of a man who was struck and killed by falling debris at a construction site has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company that was working in the area when the death occurred. The 29-year-old victim was riding his bike near the construction site when he was struck by the falling… Read More »
Jacksonville Dive School Faces Third Wrongful Death Lawsuit
A now-infamous Jacksonville diving school has been hit with a third wrongful death lawsuit after a third student turned up dead while diving at the school. The diving school has since been shut down, but it is now dancing three wrongful death lawsuits related to deaths that occurred while students were diving. In the… Read More »
McDonald’s Sued For Hot Coffee Spill
We all remember this lawsuit. McDonald’s was sued after an elderly woman spilled piping hot coffee on herself. She claimed in the lawsuit that McDonald’s served their coffee at a scalding temperature and her injuries would not have been nearly as severe had they served coffee at a lower temperature. Ultimately, she won her… Read More »
Family Sues After Special Needs Child Chokes On Latex Glove
A grieving family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Florida care facility after the child was left alone for what the plaintiffs call “an extended period of time.” The child had a known propensity for placing things in his mouth and the care facility allegedly knew about this. However, the child was… Read More »
Boating Safety: Ways To Prevent Swimming And Drowning Injuries
Boating is a popular activity that many people from our area love to engage in. However, it is important to remember that, when on the water, swimming and drowning injuries are a serious risk. It is important to take precautions to protect yourself, your passengers, and others on the water. Our Jacksonville swimming/drowning injury… Read More »
How To Protect Yourself Against Car Accidents In Jacksonville On Major Roads And Interstates
Many people rely on major roads and interstates in Jacksonville and in Brunswick, Georgia as part of their commute. Unfortunately, the amount of traffic and the speed at which drivers are traveling increases the odds of car accidents and the potential for severe, life-threatening personal injuries. Find out how to protect yourself and reduce… Read More »
When Should I Sue After A Car Accident
Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to car accidents, but that doesn’t mean that there is no tort system for traffic issues. You can file a lawsuit against another driver but first, you must file the claim on your own insurance policy which covers personal injury protection (PIP). One of the bigger… Read More »
Parents File Lawsuit Against Vanderbilt After Son’s Suicide
Suicide lawsuits against universities are very difficult to win. Nonetheless, more of them are being filed now than at any other time before. While it’s true that universities have a duty of care to ensure that their students get the medical attention they need, they must be on notice that the student has an… Read More »
Family Sues After Black Man Is Shot At Walmart
This case has been bouncing around the dockets for a decade now, but the allegations are highly relevant. According to the suit, a woman called police on a Black man who she claimed was “waving a rifle around”. Police shot the man to death. He was holding a pellet gun that was readily available… Read More »
