Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Cosmetics With Dangerous Chemicals
For years women have trusted cosmetic companies to help them achieve a more glamorous, or, in some cases, a more natural look. But the fact of the matter is, some of those products contain chemicals that the companies know are linked to cancer. L’Oreal One company whose brand has been built on the concept… Read More »
Watch Out for Kids!
A tragedy landed a young girl in the hospital after her own mother accidentally ran her over with the family SUV while dropping her off at school. After dropping items from her book bag under the vehicle, the 12-year-old got on her hands and knees to retrieve the items. Not realizing her daughter was… Read More »
Takata Airbags Still a Threat
Maybe you remember hearing about airbag recalls a decade or so ago. At that time, Takata was forced to recall millions of their airbags after they exploded and caused numerous injuries and deaths. Unfortunately, problems persist with Takata airbags, and some manufacturers are so concerned that they’ve issued Do Not Drive warnings for some… Read More »
Sideswipe Accidents
The crash was horrendous. As two vehicles headed into a curve on I-295, they collided, sending one vehicle to the left into the median, where it flipped over, causing only minor injuries. Tragically, the driver of the other vehicle veered to the right, where it rammed into the guardrail and then careened down the… Read More »
The Pre Sentencing Interview in Florida
In Florida, after being convicted of a crime and before sentencing, you will undergo a pre-sentence interview. This is essentially an investigative interview with a probation officer who will ultimately be tasked with making a recommendation for sentencing. If you’re headed to such an interview, the impression you make will likely have a significant… Read More »
Unsecured Firearms Results in Tragedy for Kids
Children die from accidental shootings nearly every day in this country. It’s sometimes the result of goofy teens who are showing off or playing around; other times a naïve child is playing with a weapon whose power to harm or kill is not understood. Tragically, when kids get their hands on weapons, it’s generally… Read More »
Speeding is Dangerous
A man is dead after the truck he was driving smashed into the rear end of a dump truck that was slowing down ahead of him on Jones Avenue. The pickup had just passed another vehicle on the road and was driving above the posted speed limit at the time of the crash. Speeding… Read More »
The Florida Crime Scene
Florida is a big, bustling place, with crime numbers that reflect as much. Some people might be surprised, however, to learn that some of Florida’s crime numbers are lower than the national average. The “Tough on Crime” State The current governor, Ron DeSantis, prides himself on a relentless push for tougher criminal penalties. In… Read More »
Auto Product Liability
Buying a vehicle is one of the biggest purchases most people make, outside of their home. So it’s logical that people expect their cars and trucks to be safe, right! Even so, each year the number of recalls involving vehicle components, but they don’t usually come until after people—usually hundreds, or even thousands– have… Read More »
Escaping a Sinking Vehicle
Losing control of your vehicle, whether due to a collision or a vehicle malfunction, is absolutely terrifying. The terror must ramp up exponentially if that vehicle winds up in water. Watching the water rise outside your windows, what should you do? Knowing the answer to that question could save your life, especially here in… Read More »
