Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Falls In Hospitals Can Be Difficult To Avoid
When we think of how people get injured in hospitals, our thoughts immediately go to medical malpractice. We rarely think of falls, which most remind us of retail stores or commercial buildings. But falls in hospitals are serious, and are more common than you may think they are. Falls are Common in Hospitals A… Read More »
The EDR: Your Car’s “Black Box”
When an airplane crashes, you may already know that the plane has what is called a black box. That box records all the information about the plane, allowing investigators to piece together what happened and to see what went wrong. The boxes are generally indestructible, meaning they can be recovered in even the worst… Read More »
Questions To Ask When Choosing An Injury Attorney
Let’s say that you are injured in an accident, and you know it’s time for you to get a personal injury attorney. That’s a good choice–many people make the mistake of trying to handle their case alone. But now that you’ve made that choice, comes the next decision that you have to make–which personal… Read More »
Elevator Accidents Happen, And They Can Be Dangerous
When we think about the dangerous areas of the stores or buildings that we go into, we give little thought to the elevator. That makes sense; an elevator is, after all, a generally safe mode of transportation. But elevators are mechanical and electronic, subject to failure, so accidents can and often do happen. Accidents… Read More »
Why It May Take Time To Resolve Your Injury Case
If you are in an accident, you may need settlement money as quickly as possible. You may be out of work, with bills mounting up—the need for funds is understandable. And while some personal injury cases do settle relatively quickly, they don’t all resolve quickly. But why? Evidence and Medical Treatment The first thing… Read More »
Hit And Run Accidents Are On The Rise
There are few things worse than being someone who is hit by a car, whether you are in a vehicle, or whether you are a pedestrian. But one thing that can make the situation worse, is when the other driver speeds away, sometimes, never to be found. What is a Hit and Run? Hit… Read More »
Is Your Injury Settlement Or Verdict Taxable?
So you’ve gotten your personal injury settlement, or you win a verdict from a jury. This is good news, of course. You know you’ll have to pay some of that settlement to pay some medical bills and some costs surrounding your case. But there’s someone else you may have forgotten about: Uncle Sam. Can… Read More »
GEICO Case Stretches Limits Of Car Insurance Liability
You have car insurance that protects you if you are injured in a car. We all assume that being injured in a car means a car accident of some sort, or some injury that otherwise comes from the operation of the car. But a recent case that led to a significant verdict seems to… Read More »
Broken Bones And Fractures: They’re Not All The Same
When you are in an accident, and you break a bone, that is normally considered a serious injury, as it should be. But what also matters, is the kind of broken bone, or fracture, that you have. Not every broken bone is the same. Some will heal with relative ease and quickness, and some… Read More »
It’s Easier Than You Think To Be Injured On The Stairs
We often go up and down stairs, without realizing how dangerous they can be. Stairway falls are common, and usually when they do happen, it’s because of poor construction, failure to maintain the stairs, or other neglect by the property owner. Evenly Spaced Steps are Vital You may notice that when you go up… Read More »