Author Archives: Jay Butchko
New Study Sheds Light on Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) in New Ways
There is no question that a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can not only have long-term negative effects on someone, but, according to a new study, it can lead to other chronic conditions as well. Specifically, in examining hundreds of patients who suffered traumatic brain injuries, researchers found that these chronic conditions can last for… Read More »
Tragic Titanic Sub Accident Stems from Ignored Safety Warnings
The recent, tragic incident that occurred aboard OceanGate’s submarine, the Titan, where five people were killed due the catastrophic loss of the vessel’s pressure chamber, brings light to severe issues involving negligence, wrongful death, and waivers designed to deter lawsuits brought in response to gross negligence. As a result, the victims’ families are now… Read More »
Dangerous Underride Accidents
An underride crash is when a compact car collides with a commercial truck and, as a result, slides partly under the side or rear of the truck in the gaps between the wheels. These accidents can be absolutely deadly, resulting in traumatic brain injuries, serious head and neck injuries, fractures, herniated discs, PTSD, fatalities,… Read More »
More Than 40,000 Americans Are Killed In Car Accidents Every Year
Traffic fatalities tend to increase over the summer, with July 4th being one of the deadliest days for accidents on the road. The U.S. has the most traffic deaths per capita of any country; and while road deaths worldwide decreased during 2020 due to COVID-19, traffic deaths spiked to a 16-year high in the… Read More »
Recovering Damages From Defendants In Personal Injury Lawsuits
In personal injury lawsuits, defendants can be sued for damages in connection with a number of assets, from bank accounts, to cars, to real estate, and wages. However, they cannot be sued in connection with some assets, as we discuss below. In addition, we receive a number of questions about defendants potentially evading what… Read More »
Georgia Dram Shop Laws & Lawsuits
When it comes to car accidents, not only can those individuals directly involved in the accident be held accountable for any negligence that contributed to the accident, but in some circumstances, third parties as well can also be held accountable. This includes parties such as restaurants and bars that serve alcohol to already visibly… Read More »
Exposure To Chemicals In The Workplace
When we think of worker injuries, we may think about individuals who drive trucks, work in construction, or even carpal tunnel syndrome for those who are on their computers every day. But rarely do we think about those individuals who work with chemicals in their everyday jobs, and the hazardous effects that that exposure… Read More »
Bicyclist & Pedestrian Fatalities In Macon, Georgia
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than 900 bicyclists die each year due to car accidents, with almost 40,000 injured in 2020 alone. Every year, two percent of all motor vehicle crash-related deaths on public roadways involve bicyclists, and deaths amongst bicyclists over the age of 20 have quadrupled over the… Read More »
Norfolk Southern Spill Highlights Dangers For Residents & Workers
When people think of “accidents,” they often think of car accidents, or even injuries that can result from medical errors. Rarely do they think of the kind of catastrophic negligence associated with the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment, which has left many facing a public health and environmental emergency in its wake due to… Read More »
Family Awarded $6.1 Million In Wrongful Death Lawsuit Linked To Hazing
In March, one family was awarded more than $6 million in connection with the wrongful death lawsuit they brought against their son’s university after he was killed in a hazing incident years earlier. As part of the hazing ritual, the young victim had to drink alcohol if/when he answered trivia questions incorrectly, and, as… Read More »