Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Keep Your Children Safe on Halloween and Every Day
Halloween is a fun time of the year for children, with the opportunity to dress up and indulge in all of their favorite sweet treats. For parents, it is important to realize the potential dangers that lurk over the holiday and to take the steps necessary to keep young trick or treaters safe. Pedestrian… Read More »
Car Accidents Caused by Driving under the Influence of Medications
Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or any intoxicating substance is illegal under Florida law. While DUI checkpoints and public awareness campaigns targeting alcohol use have proven successful in reducing car accidents and injuries, drug use among drivers often goes unnoticed. Police have little more than their own observations to detect drivers who… Read More »
Rash of Hit and Run Accidents Jeopardize Pedestrians In Bradenton
Pedestrian accidents and injuries are an unfortunately common occurrence throughout Florida, but a recent rash of incidents involving hit and runs in Bradenton is raising alarm. Over the month of September 2017, hit and run accidents claimed the lives of two people, one of whom was a four-year-old boy, while leaving a third critically… Read More »
Stress, Alcohol Use, and Car Accidents Post-Hurricane Irma
With so much of Bradenton and the surrounding areas still without power and struggling to clean up debris post-Hurricane Irma, stress levels are naturally running high. Unfortunately in these types of conditions, people are apt to turn towards alcohol as a means of ‘calming the nerves’, making car accidents and injuries more likely to… Read More »
Contributory Fault in Florida Car Accidents
Car accidents tend to be complex events. There are generally numerous factors involved that may have contributed to the accident itself or to the severity of your injuries. In the aftermath, it is crucial to watch what you say and do, particularly when dealing with law enforcement and the insurance company. Admitting any liability… Read More »
Common Causes Of Truck Accidents
The large amount of goods imported and exported throughout Florida and our proximity to major highways and interstates means that drivers can expect to share the road with large tractor trailers and 18 wheelers. While truck accidents are not as common as automobile crashes and collisions, when they do occur the damages are often… Read More »
Post Hurricane Irma Safety Tips
As residents of Bradenton and areas throughout Florida begin the long process of clean up post Hurricane Irma, safety continues to be a top priority. Amidst flooding, structural damages, continued power outages, and debris strewn roads, it is important to keep your guard up against accidents and personal injuries that can occur. At the… Read More »
Safety Officials Use Social Media To Call Attention To Distracted Driving
Distracted driving has long been identified as a problem on U.S. roads, and is one of the leading causes of car accidents and injuries. While the majority of states, including Florida, have cracked down on using cellphones and other handheld devices behind the wheel, many people continue to engage in texting, email, taking photos,… Read More »
Protecting Your Rights To Compensation After A Car Accident
Car accidents occur suddenly and usually with no little to advance warning. Even in a minor collision, you are likely to be somewhat in shock. Unfortunately, this can cause you to make statements or take actions that are not in your best interests. To protect your rights to compensation in a car accident claim,… Read More »
Pedestrian Injuries Leading Cause Of Injury Among Children and Teens
Accidents involving motor vehicles and pedestrians are an unfortunately common occurrence in Florida. Children are among those most frequently involved in these accidents, and as the school year starts up, it is important for parents to be aware of the risks. Pedestrian accidents are one of the leading causes of serious, potentially life threatening… Read More »
