Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Beware of the Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Related to Missed Opportunities to Diagnose Cancer
The statute of limitations for medical malpractice lawsuits is three years. That means that you have three years to file a lawsuit, starting from the date the error occurred, such as in instances where a surgeon or anesthesiologist error injures a patient during surgery, or from the date the harm was discovered, such as… Read More »
The Perils Of Lake Swimming In South Carolina
South Carolina boasts some lovely destinations for beach vacations, but fun is to be had in equal measure on the lakes and rivers found throughout the state. If you are planning on swimming, boating, or fishing in South Carolina’s freshwater rivers and lakes, be sure to follow safety guidance and exercise caution. If you… Read More »
Preteen Girls Drive Car Into Embankment in Fatal Crash
If someone is injured or killed in a single-vehicle crash, is the accident always the driver’s fault? It depends on the circumstances. In some instances, victims and their families have sued parties other than the driver in a single-vehicle accident and made a strong case that they were at fault. One of the most… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against Hospital After High-Risk Patient Suffers Cardiac Arrest While Anesthetized for Routine Procedure
If you have ever had surgery or any other medical procedure that required anesthesia, your memories probably end before the hospital staff wheeled your stretcher into the operating room and begin again in the recovery room. While you were under anesthesia though, doctors and nurses were keeping careful watch over your heart rate and… Read More »
Greenville Man Gets 20-Year Reckless Homicide Sentence After Accident That Killed Four Children
The traffic collisions that someone caused intentionally are so rare that, when someone crashes a car on purpose, it is all over the news. Meanwhile, there are hundreds of people involved in accidents that lead to serious injuries and fatalities in South Carolina every year, and these are accidents that the drivers considered at… Read More »
The Pedestrian Death Rate Has Nearly Increased by Half in the Past Ten Years
Throughout 2020, people in South Carolina and elsewhere stayed home and anxiously watched the news as reports of more and more deaths from COVID-19 dominated the headlines. Meanwhile, another danger was lurking, claiming more lives than it had the previous year, and nearly one and a half times as many as it had a… Read More »
One Driver Dies After Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-26
Car accidents can happen anywhere, but truck accidents are more likely to happen on interstate highways and other major roads without traffic lights. This is because, during any given trip, trucks spend most of the time on these kinds of roads. When they do pull off of the road, it is usually at rest… Read More »
Box Truck Causes Fatal Collision on I-20
If you have ever gone on a road trip or even commuted to work on the interstate, you know that feeling of fear when an 18-wheeler truck is nearby. Even if there is not much traffic, you will not feel safe until you are a good distance away from the nearest truck. Trucks are… Read More »
DUI Arrests in South Carolina Decreased During the Pandemic
In 2020, many activities previously considered harmless took on a reputation as gambling with one’s life. Going to the gym used to be good for your health, and so did socializing, especially for elderly people. During the pandemic, people found themselves stuck at home, lonely and stressed, with nothing to do but pass the… Read More »
April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month in South Carolina
Most of us have done less driving this year than we have in any year since we first got our driver’s licenses. Even if your job required you to work onsite, you probably didn’t go many places this year besides work, the supermarket, and home. The most social among us may have attended a… Read More »