Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
$1.45M Settlement Reached After Rear-End Collision with Box Truck
A New York plaintiff recently reached a $1.45 million settlement with a lumber transport company when the car carrier transport vehicle that he was operating was rear-ended by a box truck, leaving him with severe personal injuries. The 46-year-old plaintiff was driving westbound on I-495 in North Hills, New York when a box truck… Read More »
State Asks to be Dismissed From Lawsuit Targeting Adventureland Theme Park
Who is responsible for the death of an 11-year-old boy and the severe injuries to his brother and father? The courts will have to answer that question as the complicated personal injury lawsuit against Adventureland Theme Park moves forward. According to the lawsuit, the family was on the Raging River ride when their raft… Read More »
Former Soldier Extradited from Ukraine Will Face Federal Charges for Crime Spree in Florida
The United States government has extradited a former soldier from Ukraine on years-old charges concerning an alleged “international crime spree” that included a double murder of a Florida couple that he robbed to fund travel plans to Venezuela. According to federal authorities, the soldier planned to wage military-style raids against Venezuela’s socialist government. In… Read More »
Three Defendants Charged in Fraudulent Nursing Diploma Scheme
Three defendants have recently been sentenced to federal prison for executing a scheme to operate a nursing diploma mill. According to federal authorities, the defendants were charged along with 11 co-conspirators for their involvement in a scheme to sell fraudulent nursing degree diplomas and transcripts obtained from two private nursing schools. These schools were… Read More »