Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is Negligence? A Detailed Look
If you believe you may have a personal injury case, you may be interested in the component parts of that case, and about what you have to prove. Read below for a detailed explanation of the parts of a negligence suit, just one type of claim you may have. Duty When assessing a negligence… Read More »
Grammy-Winning Songwriter Killed in Head-On Crash in York County
A fiery, head-on crash occurred Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 in York County. One of the two individuals killed in the crash was famed Lashawn Daniels of Waxhaw, a Grammy-winning songwriter. Daniels died when his van collided head-on with a pickup truck driven by Jackie Moss Jr. of Kings Mountain. Moss was also killed in… Read More »
What You Need to Know about Negligent Security
If you’ve suffered an injury, you may have been the victim of criminal activity. If it happened at certain premises, you could have a case for negligent or inadequate security. What on Earth is Negligent Security? First, we have to go back to explain something called premises liability. A premises liability lawsuit holds a… Read More »
Valuing Your Motorcycle Accident Damages
To value a motorcycle accident case, you have to consider two things: liability and damages. Liability means who was at fault for the accident. If there is no liability on the part of the other party, either because the person who hit you was not negligent or because you can’t prove negligence, your case… Read More »
Legal Rights After A Pharmaceutical Error
Over 7,000 different types of prescription medications exist for purchase in the United States. Pharmaceutical errors are considered a preventable event that involves inappropriate or inaccurate medication use or causes harm to a patient. Unfortunately, statistics from the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention, tell a harrowing tale. Pharmaceutical errors are… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions about Auto Accidents
Have you or someone you know been involved in an auto accident? If so, you may have some questions about what to expect if you begin a claim and other factors involved in your accident. Consider some of these frequently asked questions about auto accidents and their answers. Who Decides Who Was at Fault?… Read More »
5 Mistakes People Make after a Motorcycle Accident
More than 95,000 motorcycle crashes happen per year, running up costs over $16 billion for medical care, rehabilitation, lost wages, insurance claims, and legal costs. If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident, there are things you can do to maximize your compensation down the line. Unfortunately, there are also mistakes people make in pursuing… Read More »
About Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents are in some ways similar to other forms of auto accidents but are also different. There are unique factors inherent in motorcycles and motorcycle riding. Below is some information about motorcycle risks and accidents, as well as some advice as to what to do if you are in a motorcycle accident. The… Read More »
Top 5 Mistakes People Make after a Slip and Fall Accident
If you are injured in a slip and fall accident, you likely are finding yourself in a new situation for the first time. There are several steps to take after a slip and fall accident, and failing to take them can jeopardize your later claims if you wish to make them. What should you… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Reform Efforts
In recent years, doctors, insurance companies, and patients have criticized the way medical malpractice is currently practiced. They have argued that the way medical malpractice is done is expensive, unpredictable, and inefficient. Some critics complain that medical malpractice lawsuits have caused insurance rates for doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers to skyrocket, which in… Read More »