Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Wrongful Death Filed After Bar Fight Turns Fatal
A Jacksonville bar and restaurant establishment is being sued after a man died in a bar fight, according to a recent news article. The individual who ended the patron’s life has been charged with manslaughter. The attacker is also named in the lawsuit along with the bar and the owner of the building. Details… Read More »
Elder Abuse Lawsuits: What You Need To Know Right Away
It’s difficult to find legitimate statistics on elder abuse. However, it is estimated that 20% of all elders who end up in the emergency room are the victims of either abuse or neglect. That number is high, and the nursing home will always have a defense that the elder’s condition contributed to their injury…. Read More »
Private Equity Ownership In Nursing Homes Harms Patient Outcomes
For-profit nursing homes are quite afraid of being sued. For that reason, the corporate structure of these businesses is designed with personal injury lawsuits in mind. In a bid to increase profits, we often find these nursing homes understaffed which harms both patients and workers who feel like they’re being driven into the… Read More »