Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Sprains, Strains And Whiplash: What Are They?
When people are injured in accidents, we often ask if they have any broken bones. If the answer is no, we then assume that the victim is likely not injured, or not seriously injured. But these are false assumptions, because our ligaments can also be damaged, and can cause serious pain and disability. What… Read More »
Why Do Personal Injury Cases Take Time To Resolve?
You hear many stories about some personal injury cases that take years before the victim gets a settlement or wins a jury verdict. These stories of cases taking a year or more are likely true–but why? Remember that not every case takes a long time to resolve. Some cases will resolve relatively quickly. But… Read More »
What Is Negligent Security?
If you are attacked in a parking lot, in a movie theater, in a bar, or on anybody else’s property, you probably know that the attacker is responsible. But is the property where the crime was committed against you responsible? You can hold business and property owners responsible for injuries that you sustain on… Read More »
Should You Sign A Confidentiality Agreement When You Settle Your Case?
If you settle your personal injury case, the Defendant will want you to sign a settlement agreement. Your attorney will review the agreement with you, and discuss its terms, but one thing that’s nearly universal in settlement agreements, is a confidentiality agreement. Should you sign a settlement agreement that has a confidentiality agreement? Types… Read More »
What Are The Different Kinds Of Personal Injury Cases?
Many attorneys say that they do “personal injury law,” and many people may know they have been in an accident, and that they need a personal injury attorney. But what is a personal injury case, and what are the different kinds of cases? No One List or Set Definition There is no one comprehensive… Read More »
Injuries To Kids: Who Is Responsible?
When kids get injured, we often tend to blame it on being a child. Kids are reckless, wild, and we often tell our kids “you should have been more careful” when they get injured. We also are often torn between the desire to let kids play, and “just be kids,” and the desire to… Read More »
No More Forced Arbitration For Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
Many employers are well aware that sexual harassment of any kind can get them in trouble, and the victim of sexual harassment can not only file lawsuits under federal employment laws, but the victim may have lawsuits related to personal injury claims as well. Employers Resort to Arbitration To try to reduce liability for… Read More »
How Safe Is Your Nail Salon?
If you go into a salon for a manicure or a pedicure, you may not be giving much thought to safety. After all, you’re just getting nails done—what could go wrong? But in fact, injuries at nail salons are more common than you may think they are. Injuries are Common People are injured all… Read More »
What Do The Judge And The Jury Do In A Personal Injury Trial?
When we talk about personal injury trials, you often hear about a judge, and what the judge will or will not do or decide in your case. But you also hear about the jury, and about how juries render verdicts that award—or deny—people sums of money. So what does a judge do in a… Read More »
What Is A Products Liability Lawsuit, And When Is A Manufacturer Liable For Injuries?
When you turn on the news, you often hear about product recalls, or class action lawsuits against makers of dangerous products. But what is a defective product? When can someone sue for being injured by a defective product? Defective Products As a general rule, anytime a product acts differently than it should, and causes… Read More »
