Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Businesses Are Using A Rare Bankruptcy Technique To Avoid Paying Injury Verdicts
If you file an injury lawsuit, and you win, there is an expectation you will get the amount that is awarded to you. That is, unless the Defendant files for bankruptcy. Then, you may never get paid. You may say, “but I sued a really large company—they’re not going to file for bankruptcy, just… Read More »
What Is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice makes the news very often, and many reports talk about large injury verdicts for people who are victims of medical malpractice. But what is medical malpractice, and how is it generally proven in court? When Are Doctors Negligent? Any medical provider can commit malpractice–not just doctors. Anesthesiologists, radiologists, therapists, nurses, and anybody… Read More »
Houston Concert Deaths Bring Attention To Crowd Safety
The recent tragedy in Houston surrounding the concert put on by rapper Travis Scott has now spurred a series of lawsuits. These lawsuits allege significant breakdowns in security, and illustrate just how many moving parts need to be in sync and working for heavily attended concerts to be safe for concertgoers. Allegations of Errors… Read More »
Questions To Ask To Help You Choose A Personal Injury Attorney
When you are injured and looking for an injury attorney, the options can seem overwhelming. Every website, ad or billboard seems to have another name on it. The question isn’t where to find a personal attorney. The real question is what to look for, or what questions to ask an attorney to see if… Read More »
Causation: What Is It And Why Is It So Important?
Let’s say that you know someone was careless, or did something wrong. Were they negligent? Do they owe you money for your bills, or your pain and suffering? Well, not automatically. That’s because in order to win in a personal injury trial, you still need to show causation. What is Causation? Causation is the… Read More »
Are Hold Harmless Agreements Enforceable In Tennessee?
Hold harmless agreements are used quite often. Go into an adventure park, amusement park, or engage in a sport or activity, and you’ll likely be faced with a hold harmless agreement. Are these agreements enforceable in Tennessee? What is a Hold Harmless? A hold harmless agreement is your agreement not to sue, should you… Read More »
How Will You Prove Your Pain And Suffering In Court?
One of the biggest parts of a personal injury case is proving your injury. After all, what is the point of showing someone else is negligent, and thus responsible for your injury, if you can’t show how injured you really are? It may sound difficult to show the extent of your injury to a… Read More »
2020 Was A Down Year For Traffic- But A Big Year For Pedestrian Accidents
Last year, in 2020, many of us were completely locked down, and even when the lockdown ended, many of us remained working from home. That certainly led to less traffic, and thus, fewer pedestrian deaths. Or at least, it would seem that way. Unfortunately, statistics from 2020 don’t bear that out. Pedestrian on Car… Read More »
Are SUVs More Deadly When They Hit Pedestrians?
When a car hits a pedestrian, the results can be devastating for the pedestrian. That makes sense. Cars are large and heavy, and our bodies are no match for an oncoming vehicle. But does the type of vehicle that hits a pedestrian affect how deadly or dangerous the impact is? SUVs May Be More… Read More »
State Releases Car Accident And Fatality Data
The state of Tennessee has released accident and car crash data for the entire state. The results are quite interesting, and worth noting if you use the highways of Tennessee. Bear in mind that these statistics include data from 2020, a year that in part was impacted by pandemic related shutdowns. That means that… Read More »
