Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Preventing Slips And Falls In The Summer
As summer approaches and temperatures rise, people tend to begin spending more time outdoors. This, in turn, can lead to an increase in the occurrence of slip and fall incidents during the summer months. There are many things that can cause slips and falls in the summer. Poor footwear is a common issue. People… Read More »
Common Types Of Car Accidents
Florida’s roadways are notorious for their heavy traffic. It is therefore imperative that Florida drivers remain alert at all times. However, even the most vigilant driver may find themselves involved in an accident with little to no warning. Collision between vehicle can occur in many different ways, but the following are some of the… Read More »
Doctor Accused Of 94 Sexual Assaults In Utah
A judge has dismissed a case filed by the patients of a Utah doctor who accused the doctor of sexual assault during physical exams. According to the lawsuit, one BYU student claims that she was preparing for her wedding night by going on birth control for the first time. She says the doctor began… Read More »
Eagles Safety Wins Big In Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Former Eagles safety Chris Maragos recently won a medical malpractice lawsuit against the team doctors after he sustained a knee injury. Maragos was successfully able to argue that team doctors hurried him back onto the field and it ended up causing an injury that ended his career. Maragos issued a statement demanding that teams… Read More »
Family Sues For $3.5M In Forklift Death Accident
The family of a FedEx employee is suing for $3.5 million after the worker died in a forklift accident. In most cases, employers are immune from lawsuits arising from workplace injuries if they carry workers’ compensation insurance. However, if a third party contributes to the injury, then the company that hired that employee can… Read More »
FedEx Sued After Driver Murders Child
FedEx has had a tough run of it lately. First, there were complaints that a worker died due to substandard workplace safety, and now, they are being sued after a particularly disturbing incident in which one of their drivers allegedly murdered a 7-year-old girl. According to the lawsuit, the defendant, who is now in… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Over Delayed Care For Stroke Victim
A $13.5 million judgment was recently entered against a hospital for failing to properly treat a stroke patient. The lawsuit was filed in Idaho, where there is a cap of $400,000 on non-economic or pain-and-suffering damages. The law provides that Idaho residents can recover more than the statutory limit when there is evidence of… Read More »
Family Of Man Dragged To Death By Train Files Wrongful Death
The family of a man who died after being dragged by a train in Massachusetts has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the MBTA. The family blames the man’s death on carelessness and negligence. According to witness accounts, the man got his arm caught in the door of the train, which then pulled away,… Read More »
Jury Awards Family $4.3M After Catheterization Procedure Fails
A jury awarded the estate and family of a man $4.3 million after they determined that his doctors were liable for his death. According to the lawsuit, the patient underwent a catheterization procedure to determine whether his heart was functioning properly after an EKG came back abnormal. The lawsuit alleged that the doctor inserted… Read More »
Parents File Suit After 7-year-Old Boy Killed By School Bus
The parents of a 7-year-old boy have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against their local school district and several others following an accident in which a school bus struck and killed their son. This is the second such lawsuit filed against school districts this year. The first case, filed in Texas, alleged that a… Read More »
