Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Bleeding From The Inside After An Accident Can Be Deadly
When someone is bleeding, we immediately rush to their attention, as we should. Blood is visible, and a sign that immediate medical attention is needed. But what about bleeding that we don’t see? In fact, internal bleeding can be every bit as dangerous—and sometimes, more dangerous—than the external bleeding that we do see. What… Read More »
Beware The Blanket Medical Authorization
Many people think that they can handle their injury case on their own without an attorney. But doing that often leads to trouble. The insurance companies and Defendants are savvy and they know the tricks of the trade. Their methods are designed to deceive you into settling your case for less than what it… Read More »
Texting While Walking Is Actually A Serious And Dangerous Thing
In real life, we don’t walk into walls, or off cliffs, or into doors. At least, hopefully we don’t. But sometimes, we actually do, when we are distracted on our phones. Although it may seem like a joke, texting while walking does cause injuries—and if you are on your phone when you are injured,… Read More »
Amusement Parks: How Safe Are You?
Every day, thousands of people go on amusement park rides, under the assumption that these rides are safe. We allow these rides to hurl us at incredible speeds, at heights that often exceed the heights of major buildings. There seems to be a perpetual race as to which park can build rides that go… Read More »
Changes To Credit Reporting Will Help Those With Medical Debt
On top of everything else that you have to worry about, is the problem of your medical bills. Yes, you have insurance that will pay for some of your medical bills, but there are still deductibles, copays, or other amounts that aren’t covered. Maybe you are confident your doctors will wait until your case… Read More »
Negligent Entrustment And Vicarious Liability: Suing Employers For Negligence
When someone does something wrong that causes you an injury, you sue them (assuming you can’t settle the case). That sounds obvious. But what about an entity or a party that wasn’t directly involved in the accident? Often, there are people or companies that can be held liable for your accident, even though they… Read More »
Sprains, Strains And Whiplash: What Are They?
When people are injured in accidents, we often ask if they have any broken bones. If the answer is no, we then assume that the victim is likely not injured, or not seriously injured. But these are false assumptions, because our ligaments can also be damaged, and can cause serious pain and disability. What… Read More »
Why Do Personal Injury Cases Take Time To Resolve?
You hear many stories about some personal injury cases that take years before the victim gets a settlement or wins a jury verdict. These stories of cases taking a year or more are likely true–but why? Remember that not every case takes a long time to resolve. Some cases will resolve relatively quickly. But… Read More »
What Is Negligent Security?
If you are attacked in a parking lot, in a movie theater, in a bar, or on anybody else’s property, you probably know that the attacker is responsible. But is the property where the crime was committed against you responsible? You can hold business and property owners responsible for injuries that you sustain on… Read More »
Should You Sign A Confidentiality Agreement When You Settle Your Case?
If you settle your personal injury case, the Defendant will want you to sign a settlement agreement. Your attorney will review the agreement with you, and discuss its terms, but one thing that’s nearly universal in settlement agreements, is a confidentiality agreement. Should you sign a settlement agreement that has a confidentiality agreement? Types… Read More »
