Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Should You Say To The Police After A Car Accident?
It is natural to feel nervous when a police officer is asking you questions, even when there is no conceivable reason to suspect you of a crime. Car accidents are stressful enough, and the immediate aftermath of a car accident is not the easiest time to present the best version of yourself. All car… Read More »
Stanley Law Group Wins Settlement For Family Of Truck Accident Victim
When a family member dies an untimely death, money is the farthest thing from your mind. It is not possible to put a price tag on the companionship and emotional support of your mother, sister, wife, or other close relative. Wrongful death lawsuits cannot bring back family members who are gone too soon, so… Read More »
Firework Accident Injuries And Premises Liability
Some people like to watch fireworks from an indoor location, where the noise is not as loud and there is no chance of getting hit by falling sparks. Others thrive on hearing the fireworks whistle and boom at close range, and then there was that one guy who set up rows of plastic green… Read More »
Lane Change Accidents In South Carolina
If you have ever seen the movie Changing Lanes, you will remember how Samuel L. Jackson’s initial reaction when Ben Affleck swipes his car sums up the way most of us would respond when someone merges into our lane of traffic. Yes, things would be much worse if someone had gotten seriously injured, but… Read More »
Golf Course And Mini Golf Accidents
Some retirees aspire to spend as much time on the golf course as possible, and in many parts of South Carolina, the weather is appropriate for golf year-round. For families with kids who do not have the attention span to follow a ball across 18 holes on a golf course, miniature golf is a… Read More »
Depositions In Personal Injury Lawsuits
Out of context, it sounds scary when someone tells you that you are about to be deposed. It is one of those SAT words, if you are old enough to remember when the SAT had vocabulary questions, that could mean anything, a Frankenstein’s monster of Latin roots randomly assembled. Your lawyer might as well… Read More »
Causes Of Single Vehicle Motorcycle Accidents
In August 2022, a Cherokee County man was killed in a single vehicle accident when he lost control of his bike on S.C. Highway 150 North and slid down an embankment. According to the Cherokee County coroner, the victim was driving at high speed, which is probably what caused him to lose control of… Read More »
Can Car Accidents Cause Degenerative Disc Disease?
Doctors may learn in medical school that back pain is never a life-threatening emergency, but severe, chronic back pain is seriously disruptive to your daily activities and negatively affects your quality of life. One of the most common causes of chronic back pain is degenerative disc disease. It can affect the uppermost vertebrae, causing… Read More »
South Carolina Motorcycle Laws
Now that summer is almost here, motorcycles are becoming a frequent sight on the roads of South Carolina. Whether you are taking in the scent of the sea breeze or enjoying scenic country roads, South Carolina is one of the most delightful places to ride a motorcycle. You should be aware of South Carolina’s… Read More »
Social Media And Your Car Accident Claim
It is easy to blame social media for everything. You can attribute your low self-esteem to the fact that your former classmates keep posting pictures of their perfect bodies and their perfect lives, and you can’t help but feel inferior, even if it is fake. Speaking of fake, there are so many false rumors… Read More »