Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Nervous System Injuries
Every part of your body performs a unique function, and you take them all for granted until something goes wrong with them. You have been breathing constantly since you were born, but chances are that you never think about your lungs, except perhaps when you feel out of breath after an unusually strenuous workout… Read More »
Collisions Between A Freight Train And A Motor Vehicle
Most of us only know freight trains from a distance. When something is noisy, we say it sounds like a freight train. We might see freight trains lumbering by as we drive on a road that runs parallel to the train tracks, and it is a relief when they get far enough past us… Read More »
Personal Injury Lawyer Behavior Interpreted
Interpersonal relationships are difficult, even if you are an extravert and pride yourself on your social skills. It is easy to find advice about building healthy, productive relationships with your children or your spouse, and dating advice is a multibillion dollar industry. Professional relationships are just as important, though, including the relationship between plaintiffs… Read More »
Safely Passing Another Car
Almost all newly licensed drivers get into an accident at some point during the first year after the DMV issues their driver’s licenses. Some of these accidents involve teen drivers engaging in mind-bogglingly reckless behavior, such as driving at twice the speed limit or filming themselves speeding through red lights, and sometimes these accidents… Read More »
Accidents Involving Pedestrians On The Road Shoulder
The shoulder of the road is supposed to be a safe place where you can get your car out of the way of traffic where it is not operational and you are waiting for assistance. While the true purpose of the road shoulder is to park disabled vehicles, rather than for pedestrians to walk,… Read More »
Three Teens Die After Head On Collision With Drugged Driver
When someone causes a car accident while under the influence of illicit drugs, this is the last episode in a long chain of events that reached this point. The first time someone takes a prescription pill that has not been prescribed to them, they do not do it with the intention of eventually causing… Read More »
Gas Can Lawsuits
Consumer products must meet certain safety standards before they can legally become commercially available, but some products carry a greater inherent risk than others. Your risk of getting injured by the most dangerous tube of lipstick is exponentially lower than your risk of getting injured by the safest firework. Product manufacturers must post warning… Read More »
Family Of Tourist Who Died After Fall In Theme Park Parking Lot Receives $6.25M Settlement
Some theme parks derive their entertainment value from creating the illusion of danger. Just visit any of South Carolina’s ATV parks if you want the feeling of navigating rough terrain. If you want sudden accelerations and sharp drops, ride the roller coasters at Family Kingdom. If you are really adventuresome, you can try ziplining… Read More »
Encouraging News About Drunk Driving Statistics In South Carolina
Of all the dangerous driving behaviors out there, driving drunk is one of the most dangerous. Alcohol plays a role in about one third of traffic fatalities. South Carolina has one of the highest number of DUI accidents in the country, despite its relatively small population, even though, nationwide as well as in South… Read More »
What Do Chicken Strips Have To Do With Your Motorcycle Accident Case?
There are not too many days in the South Carolina winter where the weather is truly miserable, but there are some. If, on one of these days, you are stuck inside with your extended family or your in-laws, you can deflect the conversation away from criticism of your finances and your weight by talking… Read More »