Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Dangerous Dogs Bill Now in Effect in Florida
The U.S. Postal Service sees its share of dog attacks. In 2024, mail carriers across the United States were involved in more than 6,000 dog-related incidents. Many of these dog bites occurred in Florida. The top cities were: Miami: 17 Petersburg: 15 Jacksonville: 10 Tampa: 9 Pensacola: 8 Orlando: 7 Hialeah: 6 Clearwater: 5… Read More »
Man Facing DUI Manslaughter Charges After Fatal Bradenton Crash
Killing someone while driving can result in serious criminal charges, especially if reckless behavior like intoxication was involved. A Florida man is facing criminal charges after causing a fatal accident. A Bradenton man is facing DUI manslaughter and DUI with serious bodily injury charges after a late-night crash that killed a motorcycle passenger and… Read More »
Boy’s Family Suing Sheriff’s Office After Dog Attack
A dog attack can cause serious injuries to a person, even to a teen boy. Some police officers overuse their power. They abuse the use of their K-9 units and use them to attack others. This happened in May 2023. A deputy from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office allegedly allowed a K-9 to attack… Read More »
Insurance Whistleblower Sued for Libel
Consumers often trust insurance companies to do the right thing, but there is a lot of fraud going on in the industry. Insurance companies do what they can to save money, and the customers are the ones paying for it. One man bravely spoke out about it and has been sued for libel. Jordan… Read More »
2 Children Injured in Dog Attack
The family dog is not always man’s best friend. Sometimes dogs attack children and other household members. These attacks can result in serious injuries. Two children from Lauderhill were hospitalized after they were bitten by the family dog on the morning of April 1. Police received a call and arrived at the home, located… Read More »
Woman Killed After Running Red Light in Manatee County
Traffic signs and signals are in place for a reason. They help keep traffic flowing and moving safely. When a driver disregards these signs and laws, they can cause serious accidents and even kill themselves or others. A 71-year-old woman from Parrish was recently killed in a car crash after she ran a red… Read More »
1 Killed, 3 Injured in Manatee County Motorcycle Crash
Left turns in front of motorcycles are some of the most dangerous maneuvers by passenger vehicles. Many drivers do not see these bikes approaching, causing serious and even fatal accidents. Sadly, this was recently the case in Florida. A woman pulled out in front of a motorcycle, causing a fatal collision. The crash occurred… Read More »
Local Residents Raise Concerns Over Abandoned Construction Projects
Abandoned construction projects have been an issue in Florida for quite some time now, and the locals are getting fed up. Multiple construction projects across Central Florida, spearheaded by developer D32 Invest, have been left unfinished. This has created frustration among local residents. In areas like Palm Bay and Deltona, stalled developments have become… Read More »
When to Sue for Breach of Contract
Contracts are necessary in various parts of life. As a business owner, you may enter into contracts on a regular basis. When you enter into a contract, you expect everyone to abide by the agreement. In many cases, they do, but sometimes they don’t, and this called a breach of contract. Unfortunately, breaches of… Read More »
When Does a Negative Review Become Defamation?
You’re trying hard to build a successful business. You do your best to be pleasant and treat customers right. You feel like your goods and services are reasonably priced. But you still got a negative review on Google. Among all the five-star reviews is that glaring one-star review from a disgruntled customer. It stands… Read More »
