Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Family Awarded $35M After 21-Year-Old Swerves Off Road And Strikes A Planter
The parents of a 21-year-old man were awarded $35 million after a jury found the City of Milton liable for a 2016 accident that took the life of their son. According to the lawsuit, the decedent swerved off the road, likely to avoid an animal, and struck a concrete planter that the plaintiffs contend… Read More »
Woman Killed In Taxi Awarded $25.5 Million In Wrongful Death Lawsuit
The husband of an Atlanta woman who was killed in a taxicab over two decades ago has won a wrongful death lawsuit against the taxi company to the tune of $25.5 million. A Georgia jury awarded the husband the sum in his lawsuit against an Atlanta cab company, the driver of the cab, and… Read More »
Florida Legislators Seek To Do Away With Florida’s “Free Kill” Law
Generally speaking, the parents of adult children can file wrongful death lawsuits if their children are injured or killed due to negligence. There is one exception, however: Medical malpractice lawsuits. According to what’s been called the “free kill” provision under the wrongful death statute, parents are prohibited from filing wrongful death lawsuits on behalf… Read More »
Jury Awards $5.6M To Plaintiff In Dog Bite Injury Lawsuit In Georgia
When you see a dog bite verdict go into the millions, it’s largely because the plaintiff was severely injured in the attack. While most dog bites involve small lacerations, dog attacks can sometimes be fatal, prevent an individual from working, leave permanent scarring, or cause them to have PTSD. In one recent Georgia dog… Read More »
Whiplash Injuries May Involve Psychological Factors
The Journal of Psychosomatic Research published an article in 1993 detailing how those who recently suffered whiplash in a car accident are more prone to experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression after the accident than those in the control group. According to the study, psychological state, response to pain, and style of interpreting everyday… Read More »
PTSD After a Car Accident: How Common Is It?
Traffic accidents are the number one cause of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This is especially true of very violent accidents resulting in life-altering injuries or the death of someone in the vehicle. One study, published by the NIH National Library of Medicine, polled 6804 traffic accident survivors. 1489 had PTSD from their respective… Read More »
Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claims That Robotic Arm Burned And Tore A Woman’s Intestine During Surgery
The family of a Florida woman has filed a personal injury wrongful death lawsuit against the manufacturer of the robotic arm that allegedly failed during her surgery. According to the lawsuit, the robot arm burned and tore the woman’s small intestine while she was undergoing surgery for colon cancer. The decedent developed abdominal pain… Read More »
Georgia Appeals Court Reinstates Truck Accident Lawsuit After Case Is Originally Dismissed
A Georgia appeals court has recently reinstated a lawsuit filed against a trucking company over the death of a 17-year-old girl. The case presents interesting legal issues concerning the application of comparative negligence when there is a factual dispute among witnesses. Background of the case According to the lawsuit, the 17-year-old decedent was driving… Read More »
Family Sues Disney After Doctor Dies Due To Food Allergy
The husband of a New York doctor has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Disney Springs restaurant because the doctor died after eating at their establishment, according to a 19-page lawsuit filed in Orange County, Florida on February 22. According to the lawsuit, the doctor had dinner at a pub on October 5, 2023… Read More »
More Than 150 Deaths Associated With Kratom Herbal Supplement
Many people take herbal supplements. Most of these supplements have unverified benefits and are said to be good for some specific purpose. However, some of these supplements can be dangerous. Kratom is among the most dangerous herbal supplements that you can take. It has been associated with over 150 deaths across the U.S. Kratom… Read More »
