Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Liability When Things Go Wrong At The Tattoo Parlor
When we think of getting tattoos, we think of it as a piece of artwork, and to a large extent, it is. But don’t forget that that artwork entails putting a needle under your skin, and working with and altering, your body. Because of that, things can and do go wrong when people get… Read More »
The Role Of A Demand Letter In Your Injury Case
Let’s assume that you have a pending personal injury case. You call your lawyer, and ask for the status of your case, and he mentions something about sending a demand letter. What is that all about? What is a demand letter, and what role does it play in your personal injury case? What is… Read More »
Heart Attacks And Accidents: There Is A Link
When it comes to heart attacks, we tend to think that they are only caused by health or by genetics, or by long term health habits. But many don’t realize that more and more science is finding a connection between accidents, and heart attacks. In fact, research is showing that people in accidents are… Read More »
Big SUVs And Trucks: A Public Health Crisis?
We all know that the cars on our roadways are getting bigger. Trucks are getting larger, SUVs are getting bigger, and carmakers are rolling out new models that are truck and SUV based, leaving behind smaller, more compact vehicles. But does all of that come at some kind of public safety risk? A recent… Read More »
Collateral Sources Can Make A Difference To You
At the end of your case, if you win at trial, or even if you settle your case, you may see the amount of compensation, and figure that minus attorneys fees, litigation costs, and medical bills, that the rest of the settlement or verdict is yours. Except there is one other thing to consider:… Read More »
No Pain At First? You Still May Be Seriously Injured
If you’re injured in an accident, you get an injury, you feel pain, and you get treatment. At least, that’s how most people think it goes. In reality, many people may not even realize they’re injured right after an accident, because of how our body responds to injury, and because of the types of… Read More »
What Makes A Roadway Safe? It Could Be Who Owns And Controls It
When you think about the safety of a roadway, you probably look at some common elements that you would think make a road more or less dangerous. For example, you may look at the speed limit of the road, or the traffic congestion, or how many intersections. But it turns out there’s actually another… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Cases Are More Complex Than You Thought
When a doctor makes a mistake, and causes you injury, you may have a claim for medical malpractice. While that statement is true, it is an oversimplification; medical malpractice is complex and there is more to the typical malpractice case than you may think. Comparison to Other Doctors The first thing to remember about… Read More »
Pain, Suffering And Emotional Loss In Wrongful Death Cases
In almost every wrongful death case, there is a loss of economic support. The financial support that a parent or relative would have provided to us during his or her lifetime is a loss that survivors can be compensated for. Not Just Money But wrongful death is about way more than money. It’s about… Read More »
Proving Liability In Food Poisoning Cases
Imagine that you eat a meal, and afterwards you start to feel ill. But not just a normal ill. More like an illness that tells you that something is very wrong. Perhaps you feel sicker than you have in recent memory. Did you just suddenly get sick? Probably not—more likely you were a victim… Read More »
