Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Family Of Scooter Rider Left In Vegetative State Sues Lime Scooter
The family of a woman who was seriously injured in a scooter accident has filed a lawsuit against Lime, a company that provides e-scooters to the public in major cities all across the U.S. The 28-year-old victim was broadsided by a vehicle at an intersection in West Fort Lauderdale. She was not wearing a… Read More »
Why Are There So Many Car Accidents In Florida?
Florida is listed among the top 5 states for car accidents across the country. No one would blame you for wondering why our state tends to have more car accidents than most. One of the major reasons for this is that Florida has a very large population. States that are more sparsely populated tend… Read More »
Fatal Crash Involves 3 Vehicles And One Pedestrian
Florida Highway Patrol announced that a pedestrian was killed in a 3-vehicle crash in Bradenton, FL. The report indicated that there were 3 vehicles involved in the crash, a sedan, an SUV, and a bus. The driver of the sedan was seriously injured in addition to the death of the pedestrian. Others involved in… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against 3 Trucking Companies After Amtrak Derailment
A lawsuit has been filed against 3 trucking companies and the driver after the truck became stuck on the tracks and caused an Amtrak derailment in Lakeland, FL. The lawsuit claims that the driver was negligent for the crash and failed to operate the truck in a reasonably safe manner. The companies are faulted… Read More »
Can Parents File A Personal Injury Lawsuit On Behalf Of Their Child?
If your child has been injured due to a car accident or other negligent conduct, it becomes a little trickier to file a lawsuit because the child has not reached the age of 18 yet. The courts have special procedural requirements for victims of personal injury who are under the age of 18. For… Read More »
Jacksonville Auto Accident Lawsuits And Settlements: When Can I Sue?
The State of Florida has recently enacted a new statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits. Car accident lawsuits were also affected by the new rule. Whereas before, you had 4 years to file a personal injury lawsuit against a negligent party, you now only have two years from the date of the accident…. Read More »
Norwegian Cruise Line Sued Over Go-Kart Injury
The parents of a teenage girl have filed a lawsuit against Norwegian Cruises after their daughter suffered an injury while riding their go-karts. Cruise ship injury lawsuits are often related to excursions or attractions offered by the cruise ship. In these cases, the cruise ship has direct control over the attraction. They are responsible… Read More »
$10M Settlement For Cyclist Killed In Truck Accident
Truck accident attorneys for a Florida woman who was killed in a truck accident recovered $10 million on behalf of her estate. The victim was legally riding her bike on the sidewalk when the truck jumped the curb and struck her. The verdict comes at a time when major players for the trucking lobby… Read More »
Walgreens Sued After Security Guard Shoots/Kills Customer
A grieving family is demanding $25 million from Walgreens after their loved one was shot and killed during an apparent shoplifting. The guard was not charged for the shooting. The security company that employed the guard has also been named in the lawsuit. The plaintiff’s attorney has admitted that his client was engaged in… Read More »
Appellate Court Rules That State Farm Must Pay Uninsured Motorist Claim Related To Scooter Accident
Is a scooter a motor vehicle? According to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, it is. The court ruled that State Farm is required to pay an uninsured motorist claim related to an electric scooter accident even though the definition of a motor vehicle appears to exclude eclectic scooters by definition. The appellate court… Read More »
