Author Archives: Jay Butchko
A Passenger Can Sue A Driver For Causing Their Injuries In A Single Vehicle Accident
Car accident lawsuits are not always about the driver of one car suing the driver of another car. For example, if the cause of the accident was a vehicle malfunction, then the manufacturer of the vehicle is legally responsible for the damage caused, and people injured in the accident have the right to seek… Read More »
Man Accused Of Causing Collision That Killed One Twin Sister And Injured The Other Withdraws Guilty Plea
Most people who cause car accidents do not get criminal charges. If the insurance companies determine that you are at fault, or mostly at fault, for a car accident, usually the worst consequence is that your insurance premiums increase; in some cases, you can avoid criminal charges by completing a driver education course. If… Read More »
How Effective Is Apple CarPlay At Reducing Distracted Driving?
Since the invention of the automobile, car manufacturers have been seeking and finding ways to make cars safer; consider that the original automobiles did not have seat belts, horns, or even steering wheels. The ubiquity of cell phones, which eventually metamorphoses into complex handheld mobile devices of great intelligence, has presented a new set… Read More »
Is It Medical Malpractice When A Patient Dies By Suicide?
Patients who suffer harm as the result of preventable errors have the right to seek damages by filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. The families of patients who died after doctors’ actions caused the patient’s health to suffer an irreversible decline also have recourse to medical malpractice lawsuits. For example, some possible reasons for medical… Read More »
Are Cars Smart Enough To Save Drunk Drivers From Themselves?
In the 1990s, public service announcements used to encourage social drinkers to appoint a designated driver for occasions where a group of friends consumed alcohol at a bar or party. The designated driver could have one alcoholic beverage at the beginning of the evening but then switch to non-alcoholic drinks for the rest of… Read More »
Defendant Sentenced To Prison After Reckless Homicide Conviction For Accident That Killed York County Couple
Many parents feel a sense of trepidation when their child walks out of the DMV with an unrestricted drivers’ license, especially if the teen has a history of risk-taking behavior. The lack of driving experience of young drivers combined with the thrill-seeking tendencies of some teens creates a perfect storm for catastrophic traffic accidents. … Read More »
Injectable Therapy Shows Promise For Tissue Repair After Severe Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries are truly life-changing, even if they do not result in complete paralysis of the areas of the body below the site of the injury. People who suffer these kinds of injuries require supportive treatment for the rest of their lives, and three out of ten patients require at least one hospitalization… Read More »
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle On Highway 321 In Orangeburg County
The hazards associated with young, inexperienced drivers get a lot of publicity. Although a disproportionate share of incidents of speeding, DUI, and collisions involve drivers younger than 25, in other words, the people who have been driving for less than a decade, there are also plenty of reasons to worry about drivers who are… Read More »
Horry County Teacher Charged With Felony DUI Resulting In Death
Even though, at any moment, only a few drivers on the road are under the influence of alcohol, drunk driving plays a role in approximately one third of car accidents. South Carolina consistently ranks highly, above many states with bigger populations, for the rate of drunk driving. Repeat DUI convictions can result in prison… Read More »
A Personal Injury Lawsuit Can Help You Get Justice After A Car Accident In Ways That The Court Of Public Opinion Cannot
The 24-7 media circus makes no one happier and everyone more stressed out. Every minute of every day, people are showing the most mean-spirited sides of their nature on social media, trolls are ranting malicious rumors on pseudonymous blogs, and journalists are repeating the awful things that celebrities have said about other celebrities whom… Read More »