Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Automobile Defect Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Survey show that over 44,000 car accidents happen every year as a direct result of manufacturing defects on vehicle parts and components. While millions of vehicles are recalled every year due to manufacturing defects and design flaws that could result… Read More »
Can a Passenger Sue a Driver in a Car Accident Personal Injury Case?
The short answer is yes, a passenger can sue a driver in a car accident if the driver was negligent. You may feel hesitant to file a claim regarding your medical bills, lost wages or pain and suffering because the driver may be a family member or a friend. However, as a passenger, you… Read More »
Car Accidents Due to Unsafe Lane Changes
There are many reasons for car accidents, but one of the most common causes is due to unsafe lane changes by a vehicle from one lane crossing over into another lane traveling in the same direction. Inattention and negligence are typically the root cause of such accidents, and statistics show that one-tenth of all… Read More »
Seeking Medical Attention After a Car Accident
You should always seek immediate medical attention following a car accident, even if you do not feel your injuries are serious. With over 6 million car accidents in the United States yearly since 2014, nearly 2 million accidents result in injuries. In many cases, victims do not feel that their injuries warrant immediate attention,… Read More »
Escalator Injuries
Escalators are part of our daily lives, and most people do not think twice about stepping on to them. However, shocking statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Consumer Product Safety Commission show that over 17,000 people every year are injured on escalators and 30 people die. Escalator accidents are more common… Read More »
Injuries Following a Cesarean Section
Over 1.2 million babies are delivered in the United States by cesarean section according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This accounts for one-third of all births in the United States, and while this procedure is commonplace in the delivery room, if performed negligently, injury, harm and death can still occur. If… Read More »
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing homes have the moral and legal responsibility to ensure the care of our elderly loved ones. Over two million seniors live in nursing homes in America, and the number continues to rise. Unfortunately, the reports of neglect and abuse also continue to rise. Making the decision to move your elderly loved one into… Read More »
Truck Accident Injuries
Commercial trucks are larger and weigh substantially more than passenger vehicles, and as such when accidents occur between trucks and other cars on the roadways, catastrophic injuries and deaths may result. In fact, statistics show that collisions involving a commercial truck (also known as a semi-truck) are 10 times more likely to result in… Read More »
Spinal Cord Injury Victims
Many car accidents, slip and fall accidents, bicycle and motorcycle accidents result in spinal cord injuries. If you were injured in any kind of accident, you may suffer from spinal cord injuries that are either temporary or permanent. While every accident and every patient is different, the most common types of spinal cord injuries… Read More »
Surgical Errors
Thousands of patients have surgery each year with complete success. However, every surgery carries some risk, and patients typically sign a release form indicating they have knowledge that there may be unexpected complications either during or after the surgery. No surgery or medical procedures should ever include errors that are preventable. Unfortunately, many patients… Read More »