Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Sovereign Immunity For Tort Claims Against Government Agencies
When you get injured on someone else’s property, and their negligence led to your injuries, then you can file a personal injury lawsuit against them. However, this law does not apply equally for claims against the government. When you are injured on state or federal government premises or by a government employee, you can… Read More »
Congress Passes Important #MeToo Bill For Sexual Harassment Victims
The #MeToo movement gained traction in 2017 after actress Alyssa Milano encouraged use of the phrase as a hashtag on social media to spread awareness about the ubiquity of sexual harassment and assault. After this, millions of people started using the phrase. This movement has been beneficial and has even led to new laws…. Read More »
1 Killed, 1 Injured In Motorcycle-Bicycle Crash
A recent crash in Florida involved a motorcycle and bicycle. Surprisingly, the bike rider is the one who survived. The fatal accident occurred in North Fort Myers on the evening of February 7 at Woodward Avenue and Pine Island Road. The crash happened while a motorcyclist, a 39-year-old man from North Fort Myers, was… Read More »
1 Killed, 1 Injured In Florida Dog Attack
Dogs can be gentle, loving creatures, but sometimes they can just snap, resulting in a deadly attack. Unfortunately, a recent dog attack in Florida killed one woman and injured another. The attack happened on the morning of February 17 at the 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida shelter, located in Oakland Park in Broward… Read More »
Florida Man Arrested For Assault In Hot Ramen Noodle Case
When you think of assault and battery, you may imagine someone hitting someone, either with their hand, first, or object. Do you think of someone throwing hot noodles on someone else’s head? Probably not. However, that’s what recently happened in Florida. And while the situation may sound somewhat amusing, it’s a serious act that… Read More »
Parents Of Teen Killed In Florida Traffic Stop To File Wrongful Death Lawsuit
It’s always devastating when someone dies unexpectedly through someone else’s negligence. This is especially true when the victim is a child. Although the parents can file a wrongful death lawsuit and obtain compensation, this does not alleviate the emotional pain and grief that comes with the loss of a loved one. A family is… Read More »
Deceptive Trade Practices
Sometimes it’s hard to believe what companies advertise. They put a lot of effort into marketing and advertising and often make exaggerated claims about their product or service. After all, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. However, these claims are legal as long as they are not too deceptive… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed In Train Accident
Train accidents don’t happen that often, but when they do, they often involve pedestrians. Sadly, this was recently the case in Florida, when a man was hit and killed by a train. The fatal pedestrian accident happened on the morning of December 14 in Lake City. Police responded to a train/pedestrian crash on the… Read More »
Can You Get Sued For A Bad Review?
The First Amendment allows for freedom of speech, which generally means people can say what they feel. However, the line is drawn when it comes to defamation. Defamation occurs when false statements harm a person’s or company’s reputation. The defamation must also lead to damages, although in extreme cases, damages are presumed. Many small… Read More »
Elder Abuse On The Rise Amidst Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a lot of issues in Florida and across the country. People are getting seriously ill and even dying from COVID. Many have lost their jobs. A lot of people are struggling financially. Companies all over are seeing labor shortages and this is having a huge impact on nursing homes…. Read More »
