Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Florida Man Suing Netflix Over Mike Tyson Fight
The highly anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul was a huge letdown for a lot of people. Not only did boxing legend Tyson lose the fight but a lot of people watching the fight online didn’t get to view as much as expected due to streaming issues. A Florida man is… Read More »
2 Dogs Owned by Councilwoman Attack Child, Dog
Everyone is responsible for the behavior of their dogs. Even local celebrities who work in politics need to ensure their dogs are under control and do not harm others. A Florida city councilwoman is under scrutiny after her two dogs recently attacked a child and another dog. The dog bite happened on December 7… Read More »
Types of Business Torts
Running a business is not all fun and games. A part of business operations is dealing with issues such as bad reviews, libel, slander, fraud, and breach of contract. These are called business torts and they can be caused by a person or another business. They can even be committed by an employee. Any… Read More »
Man Injured, Yorkie Killed in Pit Bull Attack
Pit bull attacks seem to be more and more common. These vicious dogs are attacking not only humans but also other dogs that are much smaller, causing heartbreak for these beloved owners of these innocent victims. Sadly, this was recently the case in Florida. A Yorkie was killed in a pit bull attack, leaving… Read More »
