Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Breaking Down the Tennessee Code: Who Has Standing to Bring a Wrongful Death Claim for a Family Member’s Death in Knoxville?
It is unquestionably an unimaginable nightmare: you get a call in the middle of the night that your beloved family member – brother, father, mother, sister, aunt, grandparent, or child – has been killed in a car accident by a drunk or intoxicated driver. There is nothing you can do except cry, call your… Read More »
Victim’s Family Calls for Safer Driving in Knoxville after 15-Year-Old Child “Fights for His Life” After High-Speed Car Crash
The family of a young teen who was critically injured in a high-speed crash is calling on the community for support, and to change their driving behavior. According to local news reports, the family of 15-year-old Abner Martinez is fighting beside him as he fights for his life after the shocking accident. Reports indicate… Read More »
Single-Car Accident in Knoxville Ends in Fatality of One Person, Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide; Are There Any Civil Remedies for the Victims of Suspected Vehicular Homicide Cases?
A fatal car accident claimed the life of one Knoxville woman last week, and a community is searching for answers as another woman faces criminal charges in the case. According to local news reports, WVLT 8 Knoxville, on Thursday, March 27, 21-year-old T’Naesia Thomas, of Knoxville, was killed in a single-vehicle car accident after… Read More »
Filing Timelines in Knoxville Car Accident Cases: What You Need to Know about Three Filing Deadlines that May Apply to Your Case
Many Knoxville residents and drivers have likely heard from somewhere or another that if they are injured in a car accident in Knoxville, they should not delay in filing a lawsuit for compensation against the negligent or otherwise at-fault driver that injured them. Indeed, whether they have seen it on the news, in the… Read More »
Fatal Motorcycle Accident Claims 1 Life in Knoxville, and Discussion about What Remedies May be Available to the Families of Victims of Fatal Motorcycle Accidents under Tennessee Laws Takes Center Stage
A fatal motorcycle accident claimed the life of one person in Knoxville just before last weekend, and some families in Knoxville are wondering what remedies they may have under Tennessee personal injury laws if their loved one is killed in a serious motorcycle accident. According to local news reports, on Friday, April 5, a… Read More »
Curious about the Ins-and-Outs of a Knoxville Car Accident Lawsuit? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you or your loved one were injured in a serious car accident or other type of motor vehicle accident in Knoxville due to someone else’s fault—whether in a car accident, motorcycle crash, or commercial truck accident—you may be entitled to compensation under Tennessee’s personal injury laws. Understanding the stages that typically take place… Read More »
Your Knoxville Car Accident Questions Answered: What Happens if I Discover a New Injury After Settling with the At-Fault Driver’s Insurance Company?
If you have been in a car accident in Knoxville, and you already accepted a settlement from an insurance company, you may be surprised to learn that you likely may be out of options if you discover that you have an injury stemming from the accident later. Indeed, in Knoxville, under Tennessee personal injury… Read More »
Your Knoxville Truck Accident Questions Answered: Is Trial My Only Option to Get Justice in My Knoxville 18-Wheeler Truck Accident Case?
If you were injured in a commercial truck accident in Knoxville, you may be dealing with serious physical injuries, emotional distress, and overwhelming financial stress, as medical bills pile up and rent becomes due, all while you are out of work treating your injury. You are probably wondering whether you will need to go… Read More »
Distracted Driving Accidents: The Numbers Do Not Lie – Find Out How You Can Protect Your Rights after You are Injured in a Distracted Driving Car Accident in Knoxville
Knoxville residents and drivers may be hearing a lot about distracted driving, and that is on purpose. Indeed, April has been designated as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and safety advocates and concerned citizens alike have been getting the word out across Knoxville about the dangers of distracted driving. One of the things that may… Read More »
Tennessee Family’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit Shows Knoxville Families Options for Justice under Tennessee Wrongful Death Laws
On September 27, 2024, a Tennessee family filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging “reckless and negligent conduct” on the part of Impact Plastics, a company that has employed their loved one. Impact Plastics, a plastics plant in Erwin, Tennessee, was the site of a horrific accident during Hurricane Helene, in which hurricane floodwaters literally… Read More »
