Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can You Sue After an Amusement Park Injury?
Amusement parks are places where folks go a couple times of year to enjoy pumping up their adrenaline on death-defying rides. However, in cases where injuries occur, the amusement park can be held strictly liable. One recent case was filed against Six Flags Magic Mountain in California. The plaintiff alleged that she sustained a… Read More »
Convicted Lab Owner Forced to Surrender $187M in Healthcare Fraud Proceeds
A U.S. District Court judge ordered a defendant accused of healthcare fraud to fork over $187 million in allegedly fraudulent proceeds. The US Justice Department also seized over $30 million in proceeds including money from personal bank accounts, a 2018 Ferrari Spider, and a 2019 Land Rover. In this article, the Tampa, FL federal… Read More »
Mobile Devices and Car Crashes in Tampa, FL
Mobile devices are now responsible for a large number of car accidents in Florida. Florida’s roadways have always been considered dangerous, but that has never been truer than it is now. Florida rules of the road make it unlawful to operate a mobile device while you are driving. Drivers can be issued tickets for… Read More »
Florida Nurse Convicted for Bilking Medicare out of $200M
A Florida jury convicted a nurse practitioner of health care fraud for the role she played in bilking Medicare of $200 million in a health care fraud scheme. According to the indictment, she signed thousands of orders for orthotic braces and medically unnecessary genetic tests that were all billed to Medicare. In this article,… Read More »
Woman Sues Disney After Injury on Waterslide
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Disney World after sustaining what was described as “gynecological” injuries while she was descending from the waterslide. The waterslide, called Humunga Kowabunga, is the steepest and fastest waterslide in the theme park. She claims that the ride forced her swimsuit into a painful “wedgie” when she was… Read More »
Birth Injury Claims in Tampa, FL
Children born with birth injuries are a devastating reality for some Florida parents. When your child is born with a birth injury, they may never be able to do the things a normal child would be able to do. The pressure to ensure that they lead a high-quality life can be overwhelming. Often, they… Read More »
Florida Tort Reform Targets Negligent Security Suits Against Multifamily Residential Property
The State of Florida recently passed several provisions related to personal injury lawsuits or torts. Torts are injury lawsuits filed against another individual or company on the basis of negligence. One type of personal injury lawsuit is a negligent security lawsuit. Negligent security lawsuits are filed under a theory of premises liability. In a… Read More »
Father of Baby Killed by Abuse Wins $2.6 Million Judgment Against Police
A Florida jury awarded the father of a baby girl who died due to blunt force trauma $2.6 million in damages. The baby had suffered significant trauma over the course of a month that eventually resulted in her death. A jury awarded the father $4.5 million in damages and held the Broward sheriff’s office… Read More »
How to Sue After a Boat Accident
For those injured in boating accidents, the process of filing a lawsuit can be confusing and intimidating. That is why it is necessary to have a skilled boat accident lawyer file the claim on your behalf. A skilled boating accident attorney can help you file your claim. In this article, we’ll discuss boating accidents… Read More »
Florida’s Dog Bite Lawsuits, Injuries, Liability, and Compensation
Dog bites often lead to serious injuries suffered by the victim. This can include scarring, nerve damage, and even the loss of a limb. Dog attacks are sometimes fatal. In other cases, they lead to serious deformity and require millions of dollars in plastic surgery. Each type of personal injury lawsuit has its own… Read More »