Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Accidents Involving Scaffolding
Scaffolding is on site at just about every construction site you can see. The construction industry is alive and well in Florida, with buildings going up all over the place. That’s great for many reasons, but it also raises the number of construction site accidents. Sadly, scaffolding is the site of far too many… Read More »
Show Respect in Court
If, while facing a judge who literally holds your future in their hands, you think you’d like to show a little sass and let the judge know exactly how you feel about your situation, don’t. It is never advisable to spout off in court. That’s in spite of what you may hear about Donald… Read More »
Motorcycle Safety
He was wearing a helmet, but it didn’t save his life. When a motorcyclist made the mistake of running a stop sign in Middleburg, it was the last thing he did. That’s because another vehicle was traveling on the perpendicular road, and the resulting collision resulted in the motorcyclist’s untimely fatality, here in the… Read More »
Election Fraud
Another presidential election is coming up in 2024, and it’s looking to be a crazy election year! Now’s the time to take a look at voter fraud issues that could lead to some real problems for individuals who are charged. What is Election Fraud If someone did wish to try to commit voter fraud,… Read More »
When Medical Devices Make Matters Worse
Imagine struggling to breathe. Can you picture the feeling of panic that comes as each grasp for air becomes a greater struggle? Now imagine that a prescription medical device designed to reduce—or even eliminate the problem—is introduced to address the issue. What a relief, right? Sure, unless the device results in horrendous harm instead…. Read More »
The Price of Wrong Way Driving
For those of us who’ve never found ourselves driving the wrong way on a ramp or highway, it’s difficult to imagine the circumstances under which it could happen. Yet wrong-way driving accidents are all too common, caused by driver distractions, being on unfamiliar roads, drinking and driving, and general confusion. Sadly, these types of… Read More »
Black Box Technologies Used in Criminal Prosecutions
Law enforcement relies more and more on artificial intelligence (AI) in making determinations related to investigating, charging, sentencing, and even releasing offenders across the country. Now more than ever, Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms have become extremely intricate and their passageways are enigmatic. That means opaque technologies, otherwise known as black boxes, are often at… Read More »
Swatting
The FBI reports that fake 911 calls—swatting– is an illegal harassment that deceives emergency responders into sending response teams to an address in response to claims that an emergency is under way. The prank calls send SWAT teams and others rushing to a scene where nothing unusual is occurring, but because officers don’t know… Read More »
The Danger of Nursing Pillows
It’s completely avoidable—that’s part of what makes the loss of newborn babies so utterly devastating. The awful fact is that hundreds of parents are experiencing this agony after utilizing nursing pillows, which have been associated with numerous infant deaths. Breathing is Impaired These pillows are sold by the millions annually in America. While many… Read More »
Dinner Gone Amuck When Car Crashes into Restaurant
What started out as a lovely Thai dinner one Friday evening ended in chaos after a Nissan smashed through the building. As shards of glass and furniture flew about the room, terrified diners and employees rushed to avoid being crushed. Ultimately, 20 people were injured during the alarming intrusion, and 12 individuals required hospitalization…. Read More »
