Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Distracted Driving Statistics in 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Centers for Disease Control both keep statistics on the number of distracted driving deaths and injuries that occur on American highways annually. According to their numbers, distracted driving kills thousands of Americans and injures another hundred thousand every year. In this article, the Tampa FL car accident… Read More »
Families File Lawsuits Against Florida Daycare After State Drops Child Abuse/Neglect Charges
Two families have filed lawsuits against a Florida daycare days after the state attorney’s office dropped child abuse charges against a caregiver who was working there. The alleged child abuse occurred in February. One employee of the daycare was arrested after the incident. However, the state attorney said that they did not have enough… Read More »
Two Florida Men Facing Wire Fraud, Conspiracy Charges
The Secret Service recently arrested two men on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy to commit access device fraud. The men were using point of sale devices to ring up fraudulent charges on individual’s credit and bank cards. According to the federal criminal complaint, the two men put nearly $1 million in… Read More »
9 Florida Healthcare Workers Indicted on Charges of Healthcare Fraud
Ten individuals, including nine from Florida, are facing serious criminal charges for their alleged involvement in a national healthcare fraud scheme. The charges were filed by the Department of Justice against the defendants in the Middle District of Florida. They include charges against 193 defendants for their alleged participation in healthcare fraud and opioid… Read More »
Convicted Sex Offender Seeks Relief Under Habeas Corpus, But Is He “In Custody”
An individual who is convicted of a state crime has the right to challenge the constitutionality of their conviction in federal court through a legal tool known as a writ of habeas corpus. Habeas corpus is available to any individual who is currently “in custody.” In the past, the Supreme Court has interpreted “in… Read More »
Feds Take Over Carjacking Case That Led to Death
Federal authorities are taking charge of a carjacking and homicide investigation after it was determined that the victim was specifically targeted, and the incident involved drugs and money. The 31-year-old victim was a Homestead native who tragically died earlier this month in Central Florida. Four individuals have been charged in connection with the crime… Read More »
American Dream Mall Faces Lawsuit Overstuffed Animal Ride
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey after she says she was seriously injured on a riding stuffed animal attraction. The ride allows individual riders to sit on top of vehicles shaped like animals and ride through certain areas of the mall. The elderly plaintiff… Read More »
Plaintiff Reaches Settlement with Cedar Point After Being Struck in the Head While Waiting for Roller Coaster
A Michigan plaintiff has reached a settlement with Cedar Point after she was struck in the head by a piece of the roller coaster that had fallen off. While people do file lawsuits against theme parks regarding injuries they sustained on roller coasters, it is awfully rare to find a lawsuit filed against a… Read More »
What is Comparative Negligence in a Car Accident Lawsuit?
Every state has its own rules when it comes to personal injury lawsuits. Some states operate on a form of pure comparative negligence, while others have a modified rule. Florida, for years, had a pure comparative negligence rule that was recently changed by the governor and modified. In this article, the Tampa car accident… Read More »
Whiplash Injuries are a Risk Factor for Psychiatric Ailments
Whiplash occurs when your neck suffers a jolt resulting in a sudden snapping that can cause lingering pain, numbness, and difficulty moving. It is a common effect of rear-end collisions. When one vehicle strikes another from behind, the driver in the leading vehicle may experience whiplash. Whiplash may seem like a non-serious injury, but… Read More »