Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Does Tennessee Rank when it Comes to Fatal Truck Crashes? These Numbers May Surprise You
Although most Knoxville drivers would most likely agree that driving can be a dangerous activity, they most likely would also concur that it is also pretty necessary to most Tennessee residents’ lives. When faced with the question of whether semi-trucks are dangerous, but also very necessary, the answer is also likely the same. Indeed,… Read More »
Nashville Mom Awarded $31.8 Million by Davidson County Jury after Serious Truck Accident
A Nashville woman and mother was awarded $31.8 million by a Davidson County, Tennessee, jury earlier this year in May after she survived a serious and horrific truck-involved car accident with a commercial concrete truck. According to local news reports, WSMV 4, 40-year-old Jennifer Gooch, of Nashville, was involved in a trucking accident in… Read More »
Alleged Drunk Driver Kills Two Women, One Unborn Baby in Knoxville Car Accident
The tragic and terrifying death of two women and an unborn baby in Knoxville last week on Friday, June 21, has shaken a community and puts the spotlight on the question of what the surviving family members of drunk driving car accident victims can do to get justice under Tennessee civil laws. According to… Read More »
Former Tennessee Truck Driver Loses Appeal in Fatal Maine Drunk Driving Case – Civil Options of Surviving Family Members of Fatal Drunk Driving Truck Accident Victims under Tennessee Personal Injury Wrongful Death Laws Explained
A former truck driver from Tennessee lost his appeal this April after being found guilty of multiple criminal charges stemming from a fatal drunk driving truck accident that occurred in the State of Maine in 2018. According to local news reports, WGME 13, Tennessee truck driver Randall Weddle was found guilty of 15 criminal… Read More »
As Summer Heats Up, Tennessee Amusement Park-Goers Wonder How Dangerous Their Favorite Thrill Rides Really Are
Summer in Tennessee is in full swing, and families seek to spend some quality time together, amusement parks are flooding with people looking for fun, sun, and a day-long adventure. Indeed, between the joys of eating a variety of fried offerings, kettle corn as far as the eye can see, prizes to win, music… Read More »
Tennessee Man Charged in Connection with Drunk Driving Car Accident that Killed Unborn Son, Passenger of Other Vehicle – Rights of Surviving Family Members of Fatal Drunk Driving Car Accident Victims under Tennessee Civil Laws Explained
Several weeks ago, news outlets across Tennessee and the United States reported on a tragic and senseless fatal drunk driving car accident that claimed the lives of multiple people, including an unborn child. Now, new reports have come out that delve deeper into the details of those who were killed in the horrific drunk… Read More »
5 Theme Park Accidents that May Cause You to Rethink Your Next Rollercoaster Ride
Amusement park rides are certainly a popular American pastime. From the available-year-round glamor and glitz of top-level rides, such as those found at Disney World, Universal Studios, and Disneyland, to seasonal offerings at county festivals and local state fairs, amusement park rides inspire nostalgia, togetherness, and adventure. Unfortunately, one thing that amusement park rides… Read More »
The Science and Dangers Behind Lane Change Accidents
If you’re just going straight in your car, minding your own business, that may seem as safe of a maneuver as there is inside of a car. But in reality, we don’t just go straight—we also change lanes. And when cars do that, and don’t look to make sure the adjacent lane is clear,… Read More »
Understanding the Daubert Test for Expert Witness Testimony
Let’s say that you have an injury case that needs an expert witness. You have an expert witness—someone preeminent, experienced, and with a resume that is certain to ensure that your expert is, in fact, qualified by the court as an expert. But then your attorney tells you that the other side is trying… Read More »
Understanding Subsequent Remedial Measures
If you are in an accident where you were injured on a dangerous condition on a Defendant’s property, you may have an idea: what if that dangerous condition was corrected by the property owner, and what if you could show that the property owner fixed or repaired what once was the dangerous condition that… Read More »
