Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Parking Lots Can Be More Dangerous Than You Think
Speed kills-it is well known that there is a correlation between the number and severity of car accidents, and speed. States that have the highest speed limits tend to have the highest number of accidents. That’s why it may be a surprise to you to learn that a place where we tend to drive… Read More »
Don’t Rely On That Pedestrian Avoidance Technology – It’s Not Very Good
Our cars today have enough technology to keep us in our lanes, detect when cars are coming, park themselves, and give us a 360 degree view around our car. So it’s natural to assume that our vehicles also could let us when a pedestrian is about to be hit. But you may be surprised… Read More »
Who Is That Stranger Going Into Your Home?
Would you let a total and complete stranger, who you knew absolutely nothing about, someone that not only you didn’t know, but you don’t know anybody who knows this stranger, into your home? The answer to that question is probably no. And yet, when it comes to deliveries or services from large companies, we… Read More »
Don’t Ruin Your Case By Making These Mistakes
When you are in an accident, your personal injury attorney can and should handle the details of your case for you. And although you will have your attorney by your side, there are still mistakes that victims often make that can hurt their ability to recover damages in a case. Very few of these… Read More »
A Look At Why And How Amusement Park Accidents Happen
Although relatively safe in comparison to the number of people that attend them, it is easy to forget how dangerous amusement parks can be. The core problem is that there are simply so many variables, and each can go wrong, and contribute to an accident. So how do amusement park accidents happen? One way… Read More »
The Role Of Medication In Car Accidents
If you are in a car accident, you may look to the other driver, the one who caused the accident, for compensation for whatever injuries you suffered. That may seem pretty obvious. But have you ever thought about drug manufacturers as being liable for car accidents? It sounds almost silly, but more and more,… Read More »
Called To Mediation? Here’s What To Expect
If you are in an accident and your personal injury attorney files a lawsuit for you, you may eventually hear your attorney say that you need to go to a mediation. This may sound scary or intimidating, but actually it is not and is a normal part of the process of a personal injury… Read More »
Falls Inside Hospitals Are On The Rise
When someone says they were injured inside of a hospital, we immediately turn our attention to the behavior of doctors, and possible medical malpractice. But like any property, hospitals, if not properly maintained and inspected, can lead to falls as well. In fact, recent research shows that hospitals are seeing an increase in slip… Read More »
Crash Test Dummies Need More Development
Have you ever seen video footage of cars being tested for crashworthiness? Inside of those vehicles are (often, yellow) human-shaped dummies, being thrashed about in every kind of simulated accident imaginable. Well, those crash test dummies are actually not as dumb as you think—they’re actually pretty advanced pieces of technology. High Technology The crash… Read More »
Tennessee Seat Belt Laws Are For Your Own Protection
Despite all the technology in our cars and the advancements in safety technology, it is still the one device that is most definitely “old school” that saves the most lives in a car accident: the seat belt. Yes, the good old fashioned seat belt is not only a time tested safety device, but there… Read More »