Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Product Labels and the Failure to Warn
It seems that almost every product we bring into our home has some kind of label on it. The language on the label is written in almost illegibly small type, and some of the instructions are seemingly so obvious, it may discourage people from even reading them. But knowing how to use any kind… Read More »
Bringing Lawsuits Against the Federal Government
You can sue the state if the state’s negligence causes your injuries, although it isn’t easy, under what is known as Sovereign Immunity. But that’s the state. What about the federal government? Of course, the federal government is a large part of our lives, and has agents and employees in a multitude of industries… Read More »
What Does a Life Care Planning Expert Do?
There are many kind of accidents, especially in the more catastrophic injury accidents, where the victim’s injuries will take a lifetime of care; the victim’s way of life, ability to function, the care that they need, and their ability to work, will never be the same, and will entail a lifetime of expenses and… Read More »
Emotional Damages Only? Yes, You Can Get Compensation
When you are injured in an accident, it is natural to assume that you won’t have just physical injuries—you’ll have some emotional trauma as well. That could be depression, forgetfulness or anxiety over the accident and your injuries. But what happens when you only have emotional trauma? Can you recover damages from an accident… Read More »
Tesla’s Autopilot Recall Raises Safety Concerns
Today’s cars have so many features, they can practically drive themselves. Although we’re not exactly at the point where we have self-driving cars, we’re pretty close. In fact, as far as the government’s concerned, we may be too close. Tesla Issues Recall On the suggestion and recommendation of the US government, automaker Tesla has… Read More »
Is Your Expert Witness Really an Expert?
In any lawsuit, when technical or specialized testimony is needed, your attorney will retain an expert witness to testify as to the technical or scientific facts that the jury has to hear to understand your case. In many simpler injury cases, the only expert for the victim is the victim’s own treating doctor, but… Read More »
The Science Behind Slip and Fall Accidents
When someone falls on an object or on a substance, it seems like every case is about the same: there was something on the floor, you stepped on it, and you fell. But there is actually a pretty interesting science behind falls, and it turns out, not all falls are the same, and a… Read More »
Things Not to Do, After a Slip and Fall Accident
If you fall inside of someone’s property, your first concern is probably your own health and safety. You will likely be filled with adrenaline, mixed with some fear and panic. It may be hard to sit there and think about what you should or should not do, and it is understandable to make mistakes… Read More »
Tennessee Dog Bite Laws are More Complex Than You May Think
Our dogs are our best friends, an animal long domesticated to co-exist with humans. But we shouldn’t forget that dogs are animals, and predator animals at that. That means that they can, and do, cause injury to people, whether by biting or other ways. You can recover compensation if you are bitten or injured… Read More »
Heart Attacks and Cardiac Events After an Accident
Imagine this scenario: You have a loved one that is in an accident, perhaps a serious one, and perhaps a loved one that is older or elderly. That person has a difficult time recovering, and spends time in a hospital. His or her condition gets worse and worse, and then, about a week after… Read More »