Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Are The Different Kinds Of Personal Injury Cases?
Many attorneys say that they do “personal injury law,” and many people may know they have been in an accident, and that they need a personal injury attorney. But what is a personal injury case, and what are the different kinds of cases? No One List or Set Definition There is no one comprehensive… Read More »
Injuries To Kids: Who Is Responsible?
When kids get injured, we often tend to blame it on being a child. Kids are reckless, wild, and we often tell our kids “you should have been more careful” when they get injured. We also are often torn between the desire to let kids play, and “just be kids,” and the desire to… Read More »
No More Forced Arbitration For Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
Many employers are well aware that sexual harassment of any kind can get them in trouble, and the victim of sexual harassment can not only file lawsuits under federal employment laws, but the victim may have lawsuits related to personal injury claims as well. Employers Resort to Arbitration To try to reduce liability for… Read More »
How Safe Is Your Nail Salon?
If you go into a salon for a manicure or a pedicure, you may not be giving much thought to safety. After all, you’re just getting nails done—what could go wrong? But in fact, injuries at nail salons are more common than you may think they are. Injuries are Common People are injured all… Read More »
What Do The Judge And The Jury Do In A Personal Injury Trial?
When we talk about personal injury trials, you often hear about a judge, and what the judge will or will not do or decide in your case. But you also hear about the jury, and about how juries render verdicts that award—or deny—people sums of money. So what does a judge do in a… Read More »
What Is A Products Liability Lawsuit, And When Is A Manufacturer Liable For Injuries?
When you turn on the news, you often hear about product recalls, or class action lawsuits against makers of dangerous products. But what is a defective product? When can someone sue for being injured by a defective product? Defective Products As a general rule, anytime a product acts differently than it should, and causes… Read More »
Would You Know When Someone Is Drowning? You May Not
Although it’s cold outside, summer is right around the corner. And summer will mean pool weather. Most of us think we know a lot about pool safety. But how much do you really know about drowning? Classic Signs? Maybe Not Do you think you could spot someone who was drowning? You’d probably look for… Read More »
What Happens In A Personal Injury Mediation?
There is a perception that whenever you file a personal injury case, that your case will eventually go to trial. But in truth, few cases do go all the way to trial—they will settle before trial. One way that they will settle is through a process called mediation. Many personal injury cases will have… Read More »
Things To Do – And Not Do – After A Car Accident
It happens to almost all of us, at some point: We are in a car accident. Despite all the advice available about what to do after a car accident, in the rush of the moment, your mind may be racing, and you may not know immediately what you should and should not do. Here… Read More »
Laceration Injuries Can Be Serious And Potentially Deadly
When people are in an accident and they suffer a laceration, they often will dismiss it as “just a cut.” Or, the other side or the insurance company for the other side, will try to minimize the severity of the injury by saying its “just a cut.” Yes, lacerations can be scrapes or minor… Read More »