Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Don’t Sign That Blanket Medical Authorization
Let’s say that you are in an accident, and another person or business is responsible for the accident. Shortly after the accident, you may be contacted by the other side’s insurance company or attorney. The insurance company may make offers to you, such as offers to pay for medical treatment or for wages. Hidden… Read More »
Should You Settle Your Injury Case Or Go To Trial?
If you file a lawsuit in your injury case, the time may come when you have a discussion with your Tennessee personal injury attorney about whether or not to settle your case, or to reject whatever offer is given to you, and opt to go all the way to trial. This is inherently an… Read More »
Can A Judge Be Removed From A Case?
Although in a Tennessee personal injury case, it is the jury that will make most of the decisions that resolve factual disputes, the judge still has a large say in the legal decisions that happen in trial. Think of the judge as the “gatekeeper,” ruling what the jury will get to consider or not… Read More »
Gravesite Injury Case Gets New Life
Although no personal injury case is easy or routine, it is certainly true that there are some kinds of cases that happen over and over again. Attorneys who practice personal injury law are probably used to handling car accidents, slip and falls, malpractice, or premises liability type cases. But every now and then, there’s… Read More »
Coefficient Of Friction In Slip And Fall Cases
Many of us know what friction is. But you may not be aware how it plays into a personal injury case. Friction—specifically the friction between your shoes and the ground—can be a major issue in a personal injury slip and fall case. Coefficient of Friction Simply put, friction, or coefficient of friction, as it… Read More »
Be Careful Of Evidence That Is Too Prejudicial
By definition, almost all evidence in a personal injury case is prejudicial. That means every piece of evidence either favors one side, or disfavors (works against) the other side. The whole point in putting on evidence in a case is to make your side look better, and make the other side look wrong or… Read More »
How Does Paralysis Happen?
Spinal cord injuries, and paralysis, are some of the most devastating injuries that an accident victim can sustain. But what causes paralysis? How is it that some people injure their back and walk away from the accident (or at least, walk again at some point), while others never walk again? The Anatomy of the… Read More »
Risks And Liability For ATV Accidents
Recreation is supposed to be fun, but in some instances it can be dangerous. Things like speed, adventure, and different terrain can hold excitement for the mere fact it is dangerous. Such is the case with a very popular activity, particularly in the Tennessee mountains: riding on an all terrain vehicle, or ATV. The… Read More »
What Is A Liability Medicare Set Aside?
Let’s say that you have an injury case, and Medicare pays some of your medical expenses. You settle your case, pay back any doctors money that they are owed, deduct attorneys fees, and you’re done — the rest of the money is yours, right? Well, not so fast. Medicare will want a piece of… Read More »