Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Time Limits To File Injury Lawsuits In Tennessee Can Be Short
When it comes to the time that you have to file a lawsuit in Tennessee, the clock starts ticking early, and it doesn’t last long. Compared to many other states, where the time to file a personal injury lawsuit can last years, Tennessee has a very short time period. How Long Do You Have… Read More »
Compromise Is Great – But Not If You’re On A Jury
In life, compromise is a good thing. We all want people to give a little and get a little. But you may be surprised to know that when it comes to jury verdicts, compromise is a bad thing, and can lead to overturning of an injury verdict. What’s Wrong With Making a Deal? You… Read More »
Amazon Again Found Liable For Defective Products That It Sells
For the second time in about the last year, a court has held that Amazon is liable for injuries caused by the products that it sells. This is in keeping with the doctrine of strict liability and products liability, which makes every company in the chain of manufacturing and distribution, potentially liable for injuries… Read More »
Additur: A Judge’s Power To Increase A Jury’s Award
In a personal injury case, the jury has the ultimate say. Whether in trial, or after trial on appeal, the judge is not supposed to interfere with the jury’s decision. The jury is in the best position to make factual determinations, and courts will almost never alter a jury’s verdict just because the court… Read More »
What Is The Eggshell Plaintiff Doctrine?
As a general rule, a negligent defendant is liable for the injuries that are caused by the defendant’s negligence. Causation becomes a big issue in personal injury cases, and many defendants argue that although they were in fact careless, their carelessness did not cause the victim’s injuries. What is a Defendant Responsible For? But… Read More »
Are Police Reports Admissible In Your Personal Injury Case?
Whenever there is a car accident and there is a dispute about who caused the accident or about any fact surrounding the accident, the parties often say the same thing: “get the police report!” The police report seems to be the final, be-all end-all when it comes to what happened at the scene of… Read More »
Will You have To Pay Taxes On Your Personal Injury Settlement?
With a settlement or a verdict in a personal injury case comes money designed to help compensate you for the losses you’ve suffered as a result of an accident. But as you likely know, with money, comes taxes. Can the IRS tax your personal injury verdict or settlement? The answer to that question is… Read More »
Understanding Tennessee’s Dram Shop Laws
It’s a sad fact that despite all the public warnings and awareness, people still get behind the wheel drunk. When they do, they often hurt people and those victims can sue for their injuries. But sometimes, it’s not just the drunk driver who is liable. Sometimes, the person or business that served that person… Read More »
Injuries During Childbirth Can Be Devastating And Catastrophic
Medical malpractice injuries are always devastating. Rarely is an injury caused by a doctor minor or trivial. But injuries caused by a failure of a doctor or medical health professional to act, or which are caused by a medical professional’s negligence, are made even worse at childbirth or in the neonatal care units. Childbirth… Read More »
How Does Lawsuit Funding Work, And Should You Try It?
You may see advertisements from companies that allow you to borrow against your ultimate verdict or settlement in your personal injury case. These funding options seem great, and promise to help you put funds in your pocket fast—much faster than the time it takes to resolve or settle your lawsuit. But are they a… Read More »