Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Would You Know When Someone Is Drowning? You May Not
Although it’s cold outside, summer is right around the corner. And summer will mean pool weather. Most of us think we know a lot about pool safety. But how much do you really know about drowning? Classic Signs? Maybe Not Do you think you could spot someone who was drowning? You’d probably look for… Read More »
What Happens In A Personal Injury Mediation?
There is a perception that whenever you file a personal injury case, that your case will eventually go to trial. But in truth, few cases do go all the way to trial—they will settle before trial. One way that they will settle is through a process called mediation. Many personal injury cases will have… Read More »
Things To Do – And Not Do – After A Car Accident
It happens to almost all of us, at some point: We are in a car accident. Despite all the advice available about what to do after a car accident, in the rush of the moment, your mind may be racing, and you may not know immediately what you should and should not do. Here… Read More »
Laceration Injuries Can Be Serious And Potentially Deadly
When people are in an accident and they suffer a laceration, they often will dismiss it as “just a cut.” Or, the other side or the insurance company for the other side, will try to minimize the severity of the injury by saying its “just a cut.” Yes, lacerations can be scrapes or minor… Read More »
Should You Settle Your Case, Or Take It To Trial?
In most cases, before your trial, your attorney and the insurance company for the Defendant or the Defendant itself, will make attempts to settle the case. The logic is that it is often better to resolve a case, and know for certain what you will receive (or what the Defendant will pay), than to… Read More »
Is A Bar Or Establishment Liable For Injuries Caused By A Drunk Driver It Served?
Drunk driving accidents are catastrophic, and can often lead to terrible injuries. We know in a drunk driving accident, that the drunk driver was irresponsible, and should be held responsible for the accident that was caused to the victim. But what about a bar or restaurant that served the drunk driver? Can a victim… Read More »
How Do Insurance Companies Decide What They Will Offer To Settle Your Case?
Contrary to what many people believe, when you are injured, and someone else is responsible for your injuries, you do not go straight into filing a lawsuit. Usually, there will be a process of negotiation between you and the insurance company or the business on the other side of the case, to see if… Read More »
What To Expect At Your Personal Injury Deposition
Not every personal injury case goes to trial, but when it does, there is a good chance that you may be called on to have your deposition taken. What is a deposition, and is it something you should be worried about? What is a Deposition? A deposition is the other sides’ opportunity to hear… Read More »
Texting While Walking Can Actually Be Pretty Dangerous
Texting and driving at the same time is dangerous. You probably know this already, as public service announcements and the media send us this message every day. But what about walking and texting? This, too, can be dangerous—and it doesn’t get a lot of publicity. How Dangerous is It? The risks when texting while… Read More »
