Author Archives: Jay Butchko
IF I FIRE MY PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
First the Florida Bar holds that as the client you have the right to choose any attorney you want. What that means is if you are not happy with your present attorney—whether it is because nothing is happening on your case, or you never get a call back, or it seems like the receptionist… Read More »
Pedestrian Versus Auto Deaths. They are Rising in Florida
The rate of pedestrian deaths by automobiles is rising in Tampa Bay and across the country. The New York Times studied the issue and found that if the U.S. had made the same progress as other wealthy countries 25,000 pedestrian deaths would be saved in the last two decades. The Rise in U.S. Traffic… Read More »
Preventing Childhood Drownings In Florida
The state of Florida, renowned for its 825 miles of beaches, 7,500+ lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, 12,000 miles of rivers and streams, and an estimated 2 million swimming pools, is tragically also a hot spot for drowning accidents. These are particularly prevalent among children, making drowning the leading cause of accidental death in the… Read More »