Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Bill to Update Defamation Laws for Media
Not much attention is given to defamation. People tend to assume that when somebody says something mean to you or tells others things that are untrue about you, you’re supposed to just ignore it. Shake it off and move on. That’s easier said than done. Many people have had their lives ruined by defamation… Read More »
Sheriff’s Deputy Bitten by Great Dane
A dog bite can be life-threatening, especially when a person is bitten on the face. This is what recently happened to a sheriff’s deputy in Florida. He was bitten on the face by a Great Dane when responding to a complaint. The incident happened on the morning of February 25. He was at a… Read More »
Online Reviews and Defamation
Everyone is online nowadays. People are social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram posting constant updates about their lives. Many are also leaving reviews about businesses on sites such as Yelp, Google, and Trip Advisor. If you received subpar service from a company, you may think nothing of leaving a bad review online…. Read More »
Florida Boy Mauled to Death by Dogs He Stopped to Pet
Many Florida residents own dogs, but they don’t always take the proper steps to fence them in. Allowing a dangerous dog to roam freely in an unfenced yard where it could escape and attack someone is an example of negligence. When owners know their dogs might bite, they have a duty to take reasonable… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed in Bradenton Crash
U.S. Highway 41 is considered a dangerous road in Florida. It has a high rate of accidents and fatalities. It is consistently ranked as one of the most dangerous roads in the state. Sadly, this recently rang true when a 63-year-old pedestrian was killed in a Manatee County crash. The pedestrian died after he… Read More »
Man Killed in Head-on Crash in Manatee County
A car accident is never a good time, and some are more serious than others. While a fender bender at low speeds may leave you uninjured and your car with barely a scratch, head-on crashes are almost always severe. Many result in fatalities. Sadly, this recently happened in Manatee County. A man was killed… Read More »
Dog Bite Victim Dies, Family Files Wrongful Death Claim
Even though dogs are seen as friendly creatures, that’s not always the case. Dog attacks happen all the time and can range in severity from scratches to major wounds to scarring to death. A man who was attacked by a pit bull mix on February 4 has died. The Panama City Beach man was… Read More »
Florida Property Manager Charged With Discrimination
Unfortunately, discrimination is a part of life for many people. They may be treated unfavorably for various reasons. These are often things they cannot control, such as race, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. The U.S. Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing-related activities. There are also local and state laws that have additional protections…. Read More »
High Schooler Killed in Manatee County Motorcycle Crash
Motorcycle accidents are often deadly, especially for inexperienced riders. Many high schoolers and college students like to live adventurously. They think riding a motorcycle will be all fun and games. Yes, it can be a fun activity, but it needs to be taken seriously. Sadly, an 18-year-old was recently killed in a motorcycle accident… Read More »
2 Killed, 3 Injured in Head-on Crash in Bradenton
Passing vehicles is like a science. You need enough speed and space to maneuver in front of a vehicle that may already be traveling at high speeds. When passing is done improperly, it can lead to fatal accidents. This was recently the case in Manatee County. An attempt to pass caused a head-on crash,… Read More »
