Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Florida Has High Rate Of Uninsured Motorists
Auto insurance is a requirement in Florida and almost all other states (New Hampshire and Virginia are the two states that don’t require it). In Florida, all motorists must have a minimum of $10,000 in coverage for personal injury protection and $10,000 for property damage liability. However, it’s a good idea to have more… Read More »
Taylor Swift Sued In Copyright Infringement Suit
As a songwriter, there’s a lot at stake. Not only is writing a hit song a complicated task as it is, but making matters worse is the fact that there are 97 million other songs out there. If you copy any of them, you could be sued for copyright infringement. That’s currently the situation… Read More »
Attorney Don Cahall Representing a Sarasota Family Fighting for Answers in their Beloved Bulldog’s Death at Venice Petco
SARASOTA COUNTY (WFLA) — A Sarasota family is fighting for answers in their beloved bulldog’s death after a trip to the groomers turned into a tragedy. It was back in January 2021 when Tracy Hall brought her 3-year-old English Bulldog, Max, to a grooming appointment at the Petco location off US 41 Bypass in… Read More »
Social Media Use After A Car Accident
Many of us are addicted to social media. We may post numerous photos and daily updates to Facebook or Instagram. Many people are on their phones constantly checking for updates. Social media can keep you connected to friends and family, but it’s not a good idea to use it after a Florida car accident…. Read More »
Bad Faith Insurance
When we get into an accident or our house is hit by a hurricane, we typically have insurance to help pay for the damages. However, insurance companies don’t always approve claims. Some are denied because they are fraudulent or don’t meet the guidelines. There are some, however, that are denied even though they should… Read More »
2 Killed, 4 Injured In Ocala DUI Crash
Car accidents are common occurrences, especially around the holidays, when many people flock the roadways to travel to see family members. Unfortunately, many crashes result in fatality. Sadly, this was recently the case in Ocala. A two-vehicle crash killed two people and injured four others. The fatal accident occurred on the morning of November… Read More »
