Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Myrtle Beach Hotel Pays Settlement To Family Of Child Who Suffered Chemical Burns In Hotel Swimming Pool
It’s fun to daydream about having a swimming pool in your backyard, but maintaining one is as much work for you as swimming in it is for your kids. You must test your pool water every day to measure the levels of chlorine and acid; every so often, you must shock your pool by… Read More »
Motorcycle Collides With Car After U-Turn In Greenwood County
Conventional wisdom has it that, no matter the angle of collision, the occupants of the struck vehicle have a greater risk of death or serious injury than the occupants of the striking vehicle. This applies to T-bone collisions, as well as frontal impact of rear-end collisions. Of course, this is only one factor that… Read More »
Family Of Teacher Killed By Falling Utility Pole Sues Companies Responsible For Accident
Anyone who has lived in a rural town in South Carolina understands why some people never want to leave, while others can’t wait to get out. On the one hand, the sense of community is unbeatable; everyone knows each other, has memories together, and is willing to help. On the other hand, small towns… Read More »
Driverless Trucks May Be Coming Soon To A Freeway Near You
Self-driving vehicle technology has been around for years. The only thing that is stopping fully autonomous vehicles from becoming a frequent sight on highways and city streets is human hesitancy. The newest cars on the road have so many autonomous driving features that they could probably drive themselves if you, or the vehicle manufacturers,… Read More »
Spartanburg Rear End Accident Lawyer
Spartanburg Rear End Accident Lawyer These wrecks illustrate the difference between fault and liability in car crash cases. The Gamecocks might be trailing the Volunteers at halftime. But the good guys could easily come back and win in the second half. Likewise, insurance and law enforcement investigators almost always conclude the rear-ending driver was… Read More »
How To Choose A Safe Motorcycle
Motorcycles make a statement, even when they are not trying to. The rumble of the engine is unmistakable, and seeing a motorbike zip past you as you look out the window of your car is an impressive sight, even if you are not easily impressed. People choose motorcycles based on how they look for… Read More »
Federal Regulations Require Rollout Of Improved Automatic Braking Systems In Cars
If today’s cars are so smart that they know when to apply the brakes, then why are there still so many car accidents? Certainly, it can’t be the folks in the old clunkers causing all of the collisions. Automatic braking systems (ABS) have been standard features on new cars for a few years, so… Read More »
Horry County Woman Dies In Motorcycle Accident
Horry County, South Carolina is one of the most fun places that one can ride a motorcycle. It is no wonder that Myrtle Beach is known for its local motorcycle clubs and its motorcycle events, such as Bike Week, that draw enthusiasts from all over the country, and even some international visitors. Relative to… Read More »
All Terrain Vehicle Wins “Coolest Thing Made In South Carolina” Award
Manufacturing is not generally considered a glamorous job, but perhaps it should be. Motor vehicles have become noticeably safer during your lifetime, even if you are so young that you have never had to renew your driver’s license. For this welcome development, you can thank the inventors who thought of ways to implement new… Read More »
Staying Safe During Your Bike Week Visit To South Carolina
Bike rally season in South Carolina is almost here. What better way to spend the spring than traveling across South Carolina’s coastline on your bike, in the company of old friends and some that you just met, with the smell of the sea breeze only occasionally punctuated by the smell of food cooking in… Read More »