Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Often Does A Store Have To Inspect Or Clean Its Floors?
If you fall on something on a store’s floor, your first reaction may be that the store should have cleaned their floors more often. However, rarely does a major store fail to ever clean or inspect their floors—most have some system to keep their areas clean. That leads to the question of how much… Read More »
Shooting At Bank Leads To Negligent Security Lawsuit
When someone is shot by someone else, it is almost always a crime. But what many people don’t realize is that if the shooting happens on a business’ property, the business could also be liable. Robbery at Chase Bank This happens often in our legal system, and Chase Bank may have to learn this… Read More »
Sandy Hook Families Settle With Gun Manufacturer
A gun manufacturer, Remington, has settled a case with the families of the Sandy Hook shooting. As part of the injury settlement, Remington (which filed for bankruptcy, but insurance has agreed to pay the settlement amount) will pay $73 million. The case is a reminder that when it comes to gun violence, people can… Read More »
Does The Value Of A Car Affect How Likely Someone Is To Hit A Pedestrian?
Are some people more likely to ignore, and run into pedestrians? Are there certain kinds of cars that are more likely to injure pedestrians? A study looked into just that, and while the results may not be completely scientific, they are interesting. How the Study was Conducted The study was conducted by sending test… Read More »
How Government Recalls Work
Usually when a product is recalled, it makes the news. People are often made aware of the fact there is a dangerous product in their home. But you may be surprised to learn that recalls are not as organized as you may think, and there is often confusion over when a recall should be… Read More »
Injuries At Trampoline Or Jump Parks Can Be Serious
A trampoline park, sometimes called a jump park, is an indoor facility, where the floors, and sometimes the walls, are giant trampolines. In addition to jumping, the area may be equipped with monkey bars, things to climb on and hang from, rock climbing walls, or basketball nets. Many adults also use jump parks, as… Read More »
Hot Tub Injuries Are Real, And Can Be Very Serious
What could be more relaxing than a dip in the hot tub? Like so many leisure activities, fun can turn to danger if you aren’t careful. And whether because of a blissful desire to overlook the dangers or because of a lack of media coverage, hot tub dangers and injuries are not something the… Read More »
Nail Salon Injuries And Liability
In 2018, a woman in Florida went into a nail salon for a pedicure. She was cut during the process of having her pedicure, and the cut, coupled with peripheral artery disease, meant that she had limited blood flow to her limbs. She also alleged that the tools used by the salon were infected…. Read More »
What Is Summary Judgment?
In a typical personal injury case, if you opt to file a lawsuit or if your case doesn’t settle before you file a lawsuit, you assume that your case either will settle later on or you will go to trial and have your day in court if you don’t want to settle. But there’s… Read More »
Negligent Security And Liability For Gun Violence
When there is a crime—specifically, a shooting–we all know the gunman or criminal is the one responsible for the injury. But is he or she the only person responsible? Not necessarily. You may be surprised to know that not only will the state come after the individual who committed the shooting but you as… Read More »