Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage And Do I Need It?
If you are in a car accident and the person who is responsible for the accident is not insured or doesn’t have enough insurance, you may think you’re out of luck. You don’t get to choose who causes an accident that injures you. If that person is not insured, what do you do? Uninsured… Read More »
What Is The Tennessee Good Samaritan Law?
It is a good policy for the people of Tennessee to come to each other’s rescue, and good morally and ethically to encourage everyone to do what they can to help a fellow man or woman. But many people, when faced with the option to help someone in need, will hesitate. What if they… Read More »
The Open And Obvious Doctrine In Slip And Fall Cases
Can a victim sue for injuries in a slip and fall where the victim fell over something that they could have seen and should have avoided? This is the question which arises in cases that involve the open and obvious doctrine. What is an Open and Obvious Condition? As the name implies, the open… Read More »
How To Get Punitive Damages In A Tennessee Injury Case
Punitive damages are different than the other kinds of damages that you can receive in a Tennessee personal injury case. They are different in that they serve a much different purpose than damages that are ordinarily available to a victim. The Difference Between Damages Normally, damages are awarded to compensate a victim. The compensation… Read More »
Understanding Design And Manufacturing Defects
When we buy a product, we don’t expect that it will be defective and we don’t anticipate that it could be so defective that it could cause injury. But no process is 100%; even the most perfect company making the most perfect product will have some defects. In the world of products liability, not… Read More »
Is Your Verdict Collectable?
When someone is injured in an accident, they often think of their immediate needs and of the legal issues that they immediately have should they opt to pursue a personal injury case. That is natural and understandable. But a good personal injury lawyer will be looking a step ahead to what happens when and… Read More »
You May Need A Life Care Planning Expert In Catastrophic Damage Cases
In a personal injury case, there can be any number of expert witnesses, from varying professional and technical fields. Many we know about and are familiar with, such as doctors, safety experts, or accident reconstruction experts. But others aren’t so obvious, such as the life care planning expert. When is a Life Care Planning… Read More »
Pedestrians Struck by Vehicle in Roane County Parking Lot
Roane County, TN (April 11, 2021) Emergency workers in Roane County went to Walmart on the afternoon of April 11th after receiving reports that a vehicle struck two pedestrians in a parking lot. One of the injured pedestrians was soon after transported to Methodist Medical Center while the other pedestrian received care from… Read More »
Multiple Vehicle Leaves Injuries in Loudon County
Loudon County, TN (April 11, 2021) A five vehicle crash on Interstate 40 in Loudon County on April 11th resulted in multiple injuries. The Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that the driver of a Jeep Liberty was traveling east at the 366 mile marker when he exited the road, crossed over the median, and collided… Read More »
Cumberland County Resident Killed in Interstate 40 Crash
Cumberland County, TN (April 12, 2021) A Cumberland County resident was killed in a crash that occurred on Interstate 40 on April 12th. Law enforcement reports that the driver of a Dodge Journey was traveling at a high rate of speed and tried to pass the driver of a Honda fit around the 302… Read More »