Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How South Carolina’s New Dram Shop Liability Bill Could Affect Victims Of Drunk Driving Accidents
In most states, dram shop liability sounds like an obscure legal concept with a laughably old-fashioned name. Dram shop liability means that bars and restaurants that serve alcohol are legally responsible for car accidents caused by customers who drove after drinking alcohol there; “dram shop” is a 19th century term for an establishment that… Read More »
Car Crashes Through Storefront In Charleston
When two cars collide with each other, it is always a relief when no one suffers permanent injuries, but even if the resulting injuries are minor, the medical bills are still plenty painful. In cases like these, the way to resolve the financial issues is with the drivers of the two vehicles involved. Even… Read More »
Injury Accidents On Tribal Land In South Carolina
When you file a lawsuit, one of the first questions you ask is the question of jurisdiction. This means figuring out which court has the authority to issue a ruling about your case. For example, bankruptcy cases are always in federal court. Divorce cases are in South Carolina court if both spouses live in… Read More »
South Carolina Is One Of The Top Ten Most Dangerous States For Motorcyclists
South Carolina is not one of the most populous states, nor is it among the most sparsely populated. Compared to many other states, it does not have extremes of temperature. It is the perfect middle ground, which makes it an ideal destination for bachelorette parties and retirees alike. The rate of fatal motorcycle accidents… Read More »
Back Injuries Resulting From Car Accidents
Your spine and spinal cord are what you have in common with all other vertebrates, from the majestic giraffe to the terrifying Komodo dragon to the tasty catfish. You never think much about all of the bones and ligaments that make up your spinal column until something goes wrong. Back pain has a way… Read More »
Road Rage In South Carolina
Without alcoholic beverages, there is no drunk driving. Without cell phones, there is considerably less distracted driving, as anyone who got a driver’s license before the age of the cell phone can tell you. The dangerous thing about road rage is that it has so many triggers. Anyone and anything on the road can… Read More »
Do South Carolina Premises Liability Laws Protect You In The Event Of Rabies Exposure?
Given the cost of healthcare these days, it only makes sense to delay treatment until your symptoms are so bad that they are interfering with your ability to work. If you can take some ibuprofen and get through your workday in spite of your toothache, then certainly your root canal can wait until after… Read More »
Where Do Seatbelts Get Their Safety Superpowers?
“Seatbelts save lives” has become such a proverbial expression that hardly anyone gives much thought to how seat belts harness their life-preserving power. The current generation of newly licensed drivers has been buckling their seat belts for as long as they have known how to tie their shoes, as has the current generation of… Read More »
Family Sues Retirement Community After Octogenarian Dies From Alligator Attack
You have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit if a close family member of yours died in a preventable accident. You may request compensation from the party that caused the accident or was responsible for preventing it. The compensation can include the end-of-life medical expenses your family member incurred as a result… Read More »
Family Gets Settlement From Hospital After Baby Falls From NICU Crib
The first days at home with a newborn baby are overwhelming. In their first months of life, human infants are so fragile, and the simplest functions of life require arduous work from multiple caregivers. Babies know when they are hungry, but they do not always easily take milk when it is offered to them,… Read More »