Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Frank Butler Featured in The Ocala Pickleball Club July 2024 Spotlight
The Ocala Pickleball Club would like to introduce you to FRANK BUTLER. He is our Ocala Pickleball Spotlight for July. Frank was born and grew up in Gainesville, Florida. During his childhood and adolescent years, he worked with his family in the car radiator business. As a youngster, Frank enjoyed spending time fishing with… Read More »
Common Causes of Florida Boat Rental Accidents
Boating is a favorite activity for many people in Florida. It is not surprising why, considering the beautiful beaches and gorgeous weather the state enjoys all year round. Not everyone has their own boat, though, and tourists and residents alike often rent a boat from a rental company. Unfortunately, there are many risks associated… Read More »
What are Florida’s Rules on Life Jackets?
Boating is an extremely popular activity in Florida. It is easy to understand why considering The Sunshine State has one of the longest coastlines in the country, second only to Alaska. While boating is a great deal of fun, it can also be very dangerous. Accidents that take place on the water result in… Read More »
Why is Drinking and Boating So Dangerous?
For many people, drinking cocktails or consuming a few beers goes hand in hand with a day on the water. Florida law does not prohibit passengers or even boat operators from consuming alcohol while they are on the many waterways in the state. However, operating a boat while intoxicated is against the law. Still,… Read More »
Important Steps to Take After a Boating Accident
Spending a day out on the water is exhilarating. Unfortunately, people often come back to land with more than just a suntan and some good memories. Crashes are quite common on Florida’s waterways and they can occur between two different vessels, or a boat that crashes into an obstacle in the water. These accidents… Read More »
WHO HANDLES CRUISE SHIP INJURY CASES IN THE VILLAGES?
The attorney specialists at www.888BoatLaw.com do. And they are located in The Villages. The first thing to know is that cruise ship injury cases have a very short statute of limitations, usually one year, so you have to be careful about that. (Each situation varies, call us about your case.) There is also a… Read More »
How to Prevent Boating Accidents
It is not surprising that Florida has the most boating accidents in the country year after year. The state with the closest amount of accidents is California, with less than half of Florida’s number for boat crashes. In 2017, there were 723 boating accidents in Florida that caused 60 fatalities and countless injuries. With… Read More »
Important Evidence in Boating Accident Cases
Boat accidents can result in some of the most serious injuries. If someone else was at fault for your accident and you became hurt, you can file a claim against the negligent party for compensation. When filing a claim, however, the burden of proof is on you to establish that someone else acted negligently,… Read More »
TRIPPED OVER A CHAIR ON A CRUISE SHIP
Yes, this is a real thing. A repeat thing. Something known by the cruise lines. It sounds very simple. Chairs lined up for cruise passengers are mostly lounge chairs, the long ones that passengers can lay out on them. The lounge chairs are put in place, in rows, by the workers on the cruise… Read More »
When Must You Submit a Written Report After a Boating Accident?
Under Florida law, you must file a written boating accident report in certain situations. These include when a crash involved bodily injury, death, the disappearance of any person, or at least $2,000 in property damage. Filing a report is not always straightforward, though, particularly when you are trying to recover from severe injuries and… Read More »