Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Pools And Child Safety: Be Careful
As the summer weather turns warmer, many of us will look to pools for fun and recreation. Whether community pools or pools that are in or attached to our home, pools can be fun-but we often don’t think about common sense pool safety. Statistics on Pool Injuries Aren’t Very Good According to the Pool… Read More »
Trampoline Parks May Not Be Very Safe
Bouncing on a trampoline was always a fun childhood activity. Today, it’s more than just a childhood activity-there are actual huge trampoline parks that kids, as well as adults, can play in and on. But while these parks can be fun, they also can be quite dangerous. What is a Trampoline Park? A trampoline… Read More »
How Do You Get Confidential Patient Records To Use In Your Case?
We all know that doctors, hospitals, schools, or nursing homes (among other businesses) tend to treat, take care of, or supervise a lot of other people. That’s why when we are injured by the negligence of one of these entities, we tend to ask whether other people have been injured in a similar way,… Read More »
Trucking Accidents Have Many Causes
There are seemingly so many trucks on the roads these days, that it is easy to miss the fact that they are even there. We drive side by side with mammoth vehicles, much bigger than our cars. When these vehicles crash, we, and our cars, are no match–catastrophic damage is often the result when… Read More »
Bleeding From The Inside After An Accident Can Be Deadly
When someone is bleeding, we immediately rush to their attention, as we should. Blood is visible, and a sign that immediate medical attention is needed. But what about bleeding that we don’t see? In fact, internal bleeding can be every bit as dangerous—and sometimes, more dangerous—than the external bleeding that we do see. What… Read More »
Beware The Blanket Medical Authorization
Many people think that they can handle their injury case on their own without an attorney. But doing that often leads to trouble. The insurance companies and Defendants are savvy and they know the tricks of the trade. Their methods are designed to deceive you into settling your case for less than what it… Read More »
Texting While Walking Is Actually A Serious And Dangerous Thing
In real life, we don’t walk into walls, or off cliffs, or into doors. At least, hopefully we don’t. But sometimes, we actually do, when we are distracted on our phones. Although it may seem like a joke, texting while walking does cause injuries—and if you are on your phone when you are injured,… Read More »
Amusement Parks: How Safe Are You?
Every day, thousands of people go on amusement park rides, under the assumption that these rides are safe. We allow these rides to hurl us at incredible speeds, at heights that often exceed the heights of major buildings. There seems to be a perpetual race as to which park can build rides that go… Read More »
Changes To Credit Reporting Will Help Those With Medical Debt
On top of everything else that you have to worry about, is the problem of your medical bills. Yes, you have insurance that will pay for some of your medical bills, but there are still deductibles, copays, or other amounts that aren’t covered. Maybe you are confident your doctors will wait until your case… Read More »
Negligent Entrustment And Vicarious Liability: Suing Employers For Negligence
When someone does something wrong that causes you an injury, you sue them (assuming you can’t settle the case). That sounds obvious. But what about an entity or a party that wasn’t directly involved in the accident? Often, there are people or companies that can be held liable for your accident, even though they… Read More »
