Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Who Is Liable When Bouncers Go Too Far?
We’ve all heard of and know what a bouncer is. But do we really know who or what a bouncer is? Because when you look at the establishments that provide bouncers, you will find a mashup of different kinds of people, and no one, established definition of what a bouncer is, or what a… Read More »
The Inherent Stereotypes And Bias In Motorcycle Accident Cases
In any personal injury case, in the eyes of the jury, both the Plaintiff (the victim) and the Defendant go into court in an even playing field; the jury is not supposed to go into a case with any inherent bias for or against either party in the case. But there is one kind… Read More »
Bedsores: The Hidden Killer In Nursing Homes
When our loved ones are in nursing homes, the biggest danger, and the thing that poses the most risk to our loved ones, is the thing that we actually cannot see, at least, not when our loved one is laying in bed, seemingly peacefully: Bedsores. What makes bedsores so dangerous is that someone doesn’t… Read More »
Loss Of Quality Of Life: What Is It And How Do You Prove It?
When someone is injured in an accident, they may already know that they can get compensation for their pain and suffering. But often, the term “loss of the enjoyment of life,” or “loss of quality of life” is also mentioned as an item of damages. But what is that? And how does it differ… Read More »
Not All Lost Wage Claims Are The Same
Often when people are in accidents, they know that they are out of work for either a shorter or an extended period of time. Those lost wages are recoverable in your personal injury case, and they often are relatively easy to calculate: just figure out what you would have made in the time period… Read More »
Ambien Case Shows Common Drugs Can Be Dangerous To People And Drivers
Driving while intoxicated is, obviously, dangerous, and a horrendously bad idea. Most of us know that. Likewise for driving under the influence of drugs. But what many people don’t think about are the side effects of many common medications that we take, legally, both over the counter and with a prescription. But just because… Read More »
Open And Obvious Conditions: Yes, You Can Still Recover Damages For Your Injuries
There are some things that people fall on that are hard to see. They are hidden, or perhaps, camouflage into their surroundings, such as clear water on a floor. But other times, people fall on things that, to the naked eye, are clear and observable. That doesn’t make them any less dangerous, and it… Read More »
MMI And Impairment Ratings: What Are They?
When you are injured, and you go to the doctor, you expect that over time, you will get better and improve. But the reality is that how much we improve, how fast we improve, or whether we improve and recover at all, can vary drastically from person to person. All of us get injured… Read More »
How Can The Attorney Client Privilege Help You – And Can You Lose It?
You’ve probably heard of attorney client privilege and may even have a general idea of what it does. But why you may not know, is why it is so important, how it can help you—and how you could, if you aren’t careful, destroy this privilege. What is the Attorney Client Privilege? The attorney client… Read More »
Parking Lot Accidents: How They Happen And Who Is At Fault
Parking lots are generally thought of as safe places to drive. Most of the cars, hopefully, are going at lower speeds, and there are no traffic control lights or signs for drivers to ignore or blow through. But you might be surprised that the parking lot is one place that is more dangerous than… Read More »
