Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Establishing A Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice is when a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional is medically negligent due to either an act or omission that causes injury to a patient. Medical negligence can be due to errors in diagnosis (misdiagnosis), treatment, or aftercare. Statistics show that medical negligence by health care providers is the third leading cause… Read More »
How To Avoid the 10 Common Motorcycle Accidents
Thousands of motorcycle deaths happen every year in the United States. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics indicate that over 5,000 motorcyclists are killed yearly. When motorcycle accidents do not cause deaths, they result in catastrophic personal injuries that can lead to broken bones, paralysis, and traumatic brain injuries. The following… Read More »
Personal Injury in Nursing Homes
Residents of nursing homes have the right to live in a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect. One of the most stressful factors of placing a loved one in a nursing home is wondering if they are truly safe and well taken care of. A nursing home has not only a moral, but… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents
Everyone knows the saying, “The pedestrian has the right of way.” However, there are circumstances where a pedestrian can actually be at fault, either entirely or partially. If you have suffered injuries as a pedestrian, it is important for you to understand your rights. Pedestrian Accident Injuries If you are a pedestrian involved in… Read More »
What-Ifs: Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Personal Injury Case
There are lots of opportunities to settle your case or bring it to trial before a judge on your own. But the best-case scenario is that you have an experienced personal injury attorney at your side. Consider these what-ifs and your options for representation. What If: You’re Partially at Fault Just like in a… Read More »
4 What-Ifs: Why You Need a Truck Accident Attorney
There are dozens of attorneys who can handle a car accident, and many who will therefore believe, or will try to convince you, that they can therefore handle a truck accident claim. The truth, however, is that only an attorney with experience in truck accident claims should be handling your claim if you intend… Read More »
Proving a Slip and Fall Case
If you have been injured in a slip and fall on someone else’s property, you may be facing astronomical medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If your slip and fall accident was due to a hazardous condition on someone else’s property, you may have the right to receive compensation. Proving Your Slip… Read More »
What Is Negligence? A Detailed Look
If you believe you may have a personal injury case, you may be interested in the component parts of that case, and about what you have to prove. Read below for a detailed explanation of the parts of a negligence suit, just one type of claim you may have. Duty When assessing a negligence… Read More »
Grammy-Winning Songwriter Killed in Head-On Crash in York County
A fiery, head-on crash occurred Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 in York County. One of the two individuals killed in the crash was famed Lashawn Daniels of Waxhaw, a Grammy-winning songwriter. Daniels died when his van collided head-on with a pickup truck driven by Jackie Moss Jr. of Kings Mountain. Moss was also killed in… Read More »
What You Need to Know about Negligent Security
If you’ve suffered an injury, you may have been the victim of criminal activity. If it happened at certain premises, you could have a case for negligent or inadequate security. What on Earth is Negligent Security? First, we have to go back to explain something called premises liability. A premises liability lawsuit holds a… Read More »