Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Will Your Injury Settlement Or Verdict Be Taxed?
At the end of your personal injury case, you understandably will want to put as much money into your pocket as you can. You may want to minimize what you owe to doctors or hospitals, so that you put more of your settlement or verdict money in your pocket. But one area that people… Read More »
Orlando Accident Brings Amusement Park Safety To Light
Throughout the country, every day, amusement park rides carry thousands, if not tens of thousands of riders. And almost all go without any serious safety problems, injuries or accidents. But accidents do happen at amusement parks, and when they do, the results can be deadly. No Regulations Despite the fact that many of these… Read More »
Exactech Implant Recalls May Affect You
Exactech is a company that makes and manufactures inserts that are used for ankle, knee, or hip replacements. Its medical devices act as replacements for joints, and their devices often anchor bones together, such as their knee replacement device which anchors the femur and tibia. The devices were marketed with the promise that they… Read More »
Could You Be Accused Of Destroying Evidence?
When accident victims worry about evidence being lost or destroyed, they often worry about Defendants which may “accidentally” lose evidence that the victim needs to prove his or her case. Victims often don’t think of destroying evidence themselves. In fact, in many cases where a victim is accused of destroying evidence, the destruction or… Read More »
What Is A Subsequent Remedial Measure?
When a victim is injured because of a dangerous condition on someone’s property, they often will point out that shortly after their accident, the condition that caused the accident was fixed or repaired. Victims will often point to this, as being the “smoking gun” that the property was dangerous. After all, the business would… Read More »
How Paralysis Happens
Paralysis is the most serious kind of back injury we can imagine having. Understanding how paralysis happens, involves understanding the anatomy of your spine. The Anatomy of the Spine Your delicate spinal nerves are protected by and encased by, bony structures called vertebrae. Between those bones are jelly-like discs, which allow your back to… Read More »
Don’t Get Careless On An ATV —Accidents And Injuries Can Be Serious
As you probably know, the sad fact is that many of the activities that we may find to be the most fun, can often be the most dangerous. Nowhere is that true the way it is true for riders of all terrain vehicles, or ATVs. These vehicles are attractive to people for ATVs’ ability… Read More »
Medical Debt To Be Erased From Credit Reports
One very big advantage to having a personal injury attorney with you to help you in your case, is that your attorney can help you manage the medical bills and expenses that may pile up, while you are waiting for your case to settle or go to trial. But not everybody is that savvy—some… Read More »
When And How Does A Victim Get Punitive Damages?
Punitive damages make news, and there’s a good reason why. They tend to be much higher than other kinds of damage awards, and the very name—stemming from “punishment”—tends to make people stand up and take notice. But what are punitive damages, and how does an accident victim get them? The Purpose of Punitive Damages… Read More »
Defective Car Airbags Can Cause Serious Injuries
What if you knew that there was a device in your car, just inches from your head and face, that could potentially kill you? And what if you knew that the device was supposed to be there—that is, that it’s no accident that such a device is located where it is located? It may… Read More »
