Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Big-Rig Carrying Sharks Crashes on Florida Freeway
In a surprising story out of Volusia County, Florida, it is being reported that a semi-truck carrying a group of sharks crashed into a grove of trees. The cause of the accident was a split tire on the truck that caused the truck to veer off the road and crash into the trees as… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Caps: Florida Supreme Court Review
A recent decision by the Florida Supreme Court brought a medical malpractice case from early 2003 to a close. The issue surrounded Florida’s controversial medical malpractice cap law that was also passed in 2003. The Court was tasked with determining whether the new cap law would apply retroactively to a woman injured by medical… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Rules on Products Liability Cases
The Florida Supreme Court recently handed down a ruling in a personal injury case that will make a big difference in future personal injury trials. In a products liability case involving the tragic death of the plaintiff, the defendant failed to object to an inconsistent verdict by the jury at the end of the… Read More »
Florida’s Crashworthiness Doctrine
The crashworthiness doctrine, although often unknown to many, can certainly play a significant part in a car accident in Florida. The term crashworthiness refers to how a car’s design reacts to an accident. For example, windshield glass that is not shatterproof would perform poorly in a car accident because it would spray glass all… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court on Statutory Cap
The Florida Supreme Court’s recent decision in Plancher v. UCFA will impact the legal landscape of personal injury cases for years to come. In the case, the court overruled a trial judge’s decision that the University of Central Florida Athletics Association did not benefit from the statutory cap normally imposed on state agencies in… Read More »
Florida Department of Transportation Establishes “Safe Phone Zones”
In a news release by the Florida Department of Transportation, the agency announced that it will team with a popular car insurance company to establish safe phone zones. The program comes as Florida continues to struggle with the issue of distracted driving on its roads. Distracted driving has increased over 25% since 2012, and… Read More »
Faulty Airbag Lawsuit to Be Heard in Southern Florida
Many individuals are aware of the stories involving faulty airbags across the country. For several years now these faulty airbags allegedly have caused very serious injuries due to a violent explosion that occurs during deployment. Even in small accidents, some reports indicate that when the airbags deploy, they send a blast of metal shrapnel… Read More »
Off-label Use of Zofran: The Risks
There is an increasing number of lawsuits being filed over the off-label use of Zofran. The lawsuits come in the wake of recent studies and reports that Zofran may cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Originally, Zofran was created and intended as a powerful anti-nausea medicine for use by chemotherapy patients and surgery… Read More »
Florida Supreme Court Rules on Negligence Case
The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled on a case that was originally started in the late 90s. The case moved its way through the trial phase, to the Fourth District Court of Appeal, and has now been concluded. At issue in was the applicability of Florida’s Offer of Settlement and Demand for Judgement rules… Read More »
Boating Accidents: A Major Problem in Miami Area
When Miami area residents want to relax and enjoy the wonderful, sunny Florida climate, they often go boating. And why not? The ocean is right there for everyone to enjoy. Boaters can have fun with watersports, fishing, or just floating along while enjoying time with family and friends. But unfortunately, boating occasionally doesn’t turn… Read More »