Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Summer Camp Accidents
Many parents worry about the dangers of letting their teens spend an entire summer staring at a screen. A device small enough to fit in your pocket connects to a virtually infinite stream if violent imagery, unhealthy body image, peer pressure, bullying, and hateful rhetoric, to say nothing of online interactions leading to minors… Read More »
Motorcyclist Struck By Two Cars In Dorchester County
Leaving the scene of an accident that involves bodily injury or major property damage is a crime in South Carolina. The penalties vary according to how much damage the accident caused and whether the defendant has any prior criminal convictions. The worst hit and run accidents are where more than one vehicle hits a… Read More »
Scuba Diving Accidents
If you think that South Carolina is beautiful on the surface, wait until you see it from underwater. Diving in South Carolina’s lakes, rivers, and ocean lets you see local aquatic life up close and personal. What happens if you get injured while scuba diving, though? We have heard horrible stories of people’s oxygen… Read More »
Patients File Class Action Lawsuit After Experiencing Dangerous Side Effects From Popular Weight Loss Drug
The health risks of obesity and type II diabetes are well known. South Carolina and other states with underfunded health systems tend to experience a vicious cycle where lack of access to affordable treatment causes patients to avoid going to the doctor until chronic illnesses like type II diabetes have progressed so far that… Read More »
A Deadly Week For South Carolina Motorcyclists
Every spring, motorcyclists from all over the country ride to South Carolina for some of the world’s most fun motorcycle events. Why go all the way to Florida when you could just ride in South Carolina, where you can still see beautiful beach views but for lower prices and without the frightening thunderstorms every… Read More »
Myrtle Beach Hotel Pays Settlement To Family Of Child Who Suffered Chemical Burns In Hotel Swimming Pool
It’s fun to daydream about having a swimming pool in your backyard, but maintaining one is as much work for you as swimming in it is for your kids. You must test your pool water every day to measure the levels of chlorine and acid; every so often, you must shock your pool by… Read More »
Motorcycle Collides With Car After U-Turn In Greenwood County
Conventional wisdom has it that, no matter the angle of collision, the occupants of the struck vehicle have a greater risk of death or serious injury than the occupants of the striking vehicle. This applies to T-bone collisions, as well as frontal impact of rear-end collisions. Of course, this is only one factor that… Read More »
Family Of Teacher Killed By Falling Utility Pole Sues Companies Responsible For Accident
Anyone who has lived in a rural town in South Carolina understands why some people never want to leave, while others can’t wait to get out. On the one hand, the sense of community is unbeatable; everyone knows each other, has memories together, and is willing to help. On the other hand, small towns… Read More »
Driverless Trucks May Be Coming Soon To A Freeway Near You
Self-driving vehicle technology has been around for years. The only thing that is stopping fully autonomous vehicles from becoming a frequent sight on highways and city streets is human hesitancy. The newest cars on the road have so many autonomous driving features that they could probably drive themselves if you, or the vehicle manufacturers,… Read More »
Spartanburg Rear End Accident Lawyer
Spartanburg Rear End Accident Lawyer These wrecks illustrate the difference between fault and liability in car crash cases. The Gamecocks might be trailing the Volunteers at halftime. But the good guys could easily come back and win in the second half. Likewise, insurance and law enforcement investigators almost always conclude the rear-ending driver was… Read More »