Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Truck Accident Injuries
Commercial trucks are larger and weigh substantially more than passenger vehicles, and as such when accidents occur between trucks and other cars on the roadways, catastrophic injuries and deaths may result. In fact, statistics show that collisions involving a commercial truck (also known as a semi-truck) are 10 times more likely to result in… Read More »
Spinal Cord Injury Victims
Many car accidents, slip and fall accidents, bicycle and motorcycle accidents result in spinal cord injuries. If you were injured in any kind of accident, you may suffer from spinal cord injuries that are either temporary or permanent. While every accident and every patient is different, the most common types of spinal cord injuries… Read More »
Surgical Errors
Thousands of patients have surgery each year with complete success. However, every surgery carries some risk, and patients typically sign a release form indicating they have knowledge that there may be unexpected complications either during or after the surgery. No surgery or medical procedures should ever include errors that are preventable. Unfortunately, many patients… Read More »
What are Requests for Admission, Request for Production and Interrogatories?
Personal injury lawsuits can involve substantial amounts of documentation required of the victim. Victims of someone else’s negligence can not simply assert that they were injured due to someone else’s fault, but rather have to prove their case in court. Defendants will then have to show the court that they were not negligent and… Read More »
Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims
If you were injured on the job or in the workplace in any way, you may have the right to workers’ compensation. The Workers’ Compensation Act in South Carolina provides that a worker that suffers an injury due to an accident in the course of duty of their employment should be entitled to receive… Read More »
Pain and Suffering Settlement Examples
If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to receive compensation for medical bills and lost wages. However, you may also be able to receive compensation for your pain and suffering in certain circumstances. While you may have heard of the term “pain and suffering,” you may not realize… Read More »
ATV Accidents and Personal Injury Cases
South Carolina is a mecca for anyone wanting to enjoy the recreation activity of all-terrain vehicles (also known as ATVs). These off-road vehicles include any type of 4-wheelers, quad bikes, and quads. While adventurous in nature, when operated in a negligent manner, ATVs can cause catastrophic injuries or even deaths. ATVs provide little protection… Read More »
Five Tips for Finding the Best Personal Injury Attorney in South Carolina
If you suffered injuries due to someone else’s negligence, you are likely facing medical bills, loss of income due to the inability to work, emotional and mental stress, as well as other financial obligations. If you feel overwhelmed, you may be considering finding an experienced personal injury attorney. The landscape of personal injury attorneys… Read More »
Social Media and Your Personal Injury Claim
Social media is part of the fabric of our lives. It seems that everything from someone’s breakfast to their random musings is posted on either Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat or Twitter. Anything you post on any social media site can be fair game for your personal injury claim. Personal injury attorneys are exceptionally adept at… Read More »
Car Accidents and Amnesia
Unfortunately, one of the most common injuries suffered in a car accident is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that automobile crashes are the primary cause of TBIs that result in hospitalizations and deaths. Although there are many different types of TBIs, and many different symptoms,… Read More »