Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Insurance Coverage In A Rideshare Accident
When we need a ride from one place to another, many of us use services such as Uber or Lyft. These rideshare companies have been growing in popularity in the past decade, allowing people to get to where they need to go without having to hail a taxi or rely on friends or family… Read More »
Hurdles In Place As COVID Victims Fight Nursing Homes
Nursing home negligence is nothing new. It’s a tragic issue that’s just as dangerous as abuse. Negligence in a nursing home environment involves the failure to meet a patient’s basic needs, such as food, water, shelter, and essential medical care. Neglect can lead to personal injury, worsened medical condition, and even death. Many nursing… Read More »
Types Of Consumer Fraud
Some people will go through great lengths to get others’ money—even if it requires breaking the law. Enterprising individuals are always coming up with new scams to defraud victims of their money and property. Unfortunately, there are many types of consumer fraud. If you have a bank account, credit card, or other financial account,… Read More »
Difference Between Civil Theft And Criminal Theft
Theft is a common crime. Individuals and businesses get items stolen from them all the time. Most of the time, criminal penalties are involved. The thief may get arrested and face jail time and restitution. Sometimes criminal charges are not filed, leaving the civil court system as the only judicial means for recovering damages…. Read More »
Florida Police Urging Drivers To Keep Their Eyes On The Road
With smartphones gaining in popularity in recent years, many drivers now use them while behind the wheel. They may text or email friends. They may make phone calls. They may also surf the internet while driving. Distracted driving has become more common in recent years. Every year, thousands of people are killed by drivers… Read More »
Dealing With HOA Disputes
It is increasingly common for homes to be built in a community governed by a homeowners association (HOA). Disputes are common in HOAs both between homeowners in the community and the HOA board. It’s true that HOA board members can sometimes be too nosy, intervening in minor disputes when they should be minding their… Read More »
Types Of Business Laws
People can get sued for a variety of reasons. So can businesses. Companies have a lot of laws and regulations that they have to abide by based on their location as well as the type of business they run. The area of business law encompasses various types of disputes between companies, employees, and customers…. Read More »
Understanding The Attractive Nuisance Doctrine
As a homeowner, you may be aware of the importance of making your property safe for visitors. This is part of premises liability law. However, removing ice from your sidewalk, fixing broken steps, and covering up holes may not be enough. You have to make concessions for children, too, whether or not they are… Read More »
Olympus Pools Files Breach Of Lawsuit Against Clients
In a business-client relationship, it is typically the client who files a breach of contract lawsuit against the business when something goes wrong. A pool company is doing the opposite and filing a lawsuit against the customers, despite not completing pools they paid for. Olympus Pools lost its state license and had to shut… Read More »
Large Dog Attacks Smaller Dog In Jacksonville
When you think of dog bites, you may think of dogs attacking humans. While this is often the case, dog attacks can also involve other dogs. This was recently the case in Florida. The incident happened in Jacksonville near Wren Road and Leafy Lane. An 18-year-old man was walking his dog when it was… Read More »
