Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Suing For Gun Violence Or Gun Liability: It Is Possible
As a general rule, under federal laws, gun manufacturers cannot be held liable for injuries caused by the guns that they make or that they manufacture (unless the gun itself was defective, causing an injury, or there is some false advertising claim that leads to an injury). But as victims of the Sandy Hook… Read More »
Can You Sue A Minor Child Or Teenager Who Causes You Injuries?
When people are injured, it isn’t always adults that cause injuries. Sometimes, kids cause injuries as well. This mostly happens with preteens or older teens, who are old enough to be around town, or cause trouble, but who still may be too young to appreciate the consequences of their actions. Can You Sue a… Read More »
What Does A Jury And A Judge Do In A Personal Injury Trial?
When it comes to court, you may hear your attorneys talk about what the judge will do with certain things concerning your lawsuit. But then, you may hear your attorney talk about what the jury will do, or how the jury will decide. This may lead you to wonder, what exactly does the judge… Read More »
Pedestrian Deaths Went Up During COVID Lockdowns–But Why?
You would think that in 2020, when COVID related lockdowns hit, the number of pedestrian deaths would have gone down. There were less cars on the road, many people had few places they absolutely had to be, and thus, it would have been a much safer time for pedestrians. Except that it wasn’t. In… Read More »
Collecting Your Judgment Or Settlement
When your trial is over, and you win, you may want to celebrate, as you should. The same holds true when you have settled your case. Although these aren’t happy events in the sense that you wish you never would have gotten injured in the first place, you may have some relief, with the… Read More »
Common Mistakes When Signing Injury Settlement Releases
Let’s say that your case is coming to an end, and it turns out that the other side is making you an offer to settle your case that you are content with. At this point it’s all smooth sailing—you’ve agreed, and nothing more can possibly go wrong, right? Well, not exactly because you still… Read More »
Pools And Child Safety: Be Careful
As the summer weather turns warmer, many of us will look to pools for fun and recreation. Whether community pools or pools that are in or attached to our home, pools can be fun-but we often don’t think about common sense pool safety. Statistics on Pool Injuries Aren’t Very Good According to the Pool… Read More »
Trampoline Parks May Not Be Very Safe
Bouncing on a trampoline was always a fun childhood activity. Today, it’s more than just a childhood activity-there are actual huge trampoline parks that kids, as well as adults, can play in and on. But while these parks can be fun, they also can be quite dangerous. What is a Trampoline Park? A trampoline… Read More »
How Do You Get Confidential Patient Records To Use In Your Case?
We all know that doctors, hospitals, schools, or nursing homes (among other businesses) tend to treat, take care of, or supervise a lot of other people. That’s why when we are injured by the negligence of one of these entities, we tend to ask whether other people have been injured in a similar way,… Read More »
Trucking Accidents Have Many Causes
There are seemingly so many trucks on the roads these days, that it is easy to miss the fact that they are even there. We drive side by side with mammoth vehicles, much bigger than our cars. When these vehicles crash, we, and our cars, are no match–catastrophic damage is often the result when… Read More »
