Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Man Pleads Guilty To Causing Fatal DUI Crash
For most of us, the time before the COVID-19 pandemic seems like ancient history. In those distant times, adults would routinely tell kids to put down their devices and study, but today, screen time remains a major part of education even though classes meet in person. The pandemic made us break our habit of… Read More »
How To Tell Whether To Hire A Lawyer After A Car Accident
Businesses often tell you how much money you can save by paying for their services, but don’t you save more money by not paying for any services at all? Personal injury lawyers are in the business of helping people recover money for financial losses that they suffered because of preventable accidents. Although today’s cars… Read More »
Compliance With Safety Regulations And South Carolina Truck Accidents
Most traffic accidents involve two cars, and when the insurance claims come in after the accident, the insurance companies get down to the business of figuring out which driver is at fault for the accident or how to divide the fault between the two drivers. Usually, this process is fairly simple. Most car accidents… Read More »
Do Premises Liability Laws Protect Guests At A House Party?
Summer barbecues on the patio deck at the house of a friend or business associate sound like so much fun until you arrive. What could be better than sipping adult beverages by the pool and enjoying the peace and quiet while your husband offers the party host unsolicited advice about grilling methods and the… Read More »
Family Receives $40 Million After Misdiagnosis Leads To Infant’s Spinal Cord Injury
Newborns, even those born at term after an uneventful pregnancy, are so tiny and fragile that the first days of a child’s life are often terrifying for the child’s parents. Advances in neonatology have made it possible for doctors to detect early warning signs of many common childhood illnesses and take appropriate actions before… Read More »
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome And South Carolina Car Accidents
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a set of troublesome symptoms that result from an injury to a nerve in the arm or leg. The symptoms affect the body part controlled by the affected nerve or nerves, and can sometimes affect an entire hand, arm, or leg. Patients with CRPS may experience severe pain… Read More »
What Does A Personal Injury Lawyer’s Workday Look Like?
News stories about personal injury cases often focus on what goes on in the courtroom, such as the arguments that the lawyers presented at trial and the decision that the court issued. In other words, what the public finds out about is only the final scene in a long story. In fact, most cases… Read More »
The Dangers Of Potholes In South Carolina
It is not just your imagination; there are a lot of potholes on the roads in South Carolina. The South Carolina sections of I-95 are notorious for their potholes and road debris, as snarky Northern travel bloggers take every opportunity to remind us. By various estimates, South Carolina ranks either 12th or 14th in… Read More »
Jury Unanimity And South Carolina Personal Injury Lawsuits
Most people who hire personal injury lawyers and get compensation for their financial losses arising from an injury do not have to go to trial. In most cases, it is obvious that the at fault driver, or any other party responsible for the accident, has a legal responsibility to pay for the injuries they… Read More »
Stanley Law Group Helps South Carolina Grandma Win Settlement After Truck Accident
Think of all the things that it is only possible for you to do because you are as healthy as you are. Work, family caregiving responsibilities, and maintaining social ties would all be much more difficult if you had a serious injury that caused chronic pain. When all the activities that you used to… Read More »