Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Family Of DeKalb County Jail Inmate Files Lawsuit Alleging Negligence And Civil Rights Violations
The family of a 27-year-old Army veteran has filed a federal personal injury lawsuit after he died in a DeKalb County Jail in Georgia. According to their lawsuit, the decedent repeatedly asked for medical help while he was in custody. His pleas, however, were ignored. His death, argues the family, could have been prevented…. Read More »
Truck Driver Traveling 72 MPH Causes Chain-Reaction Accident That Kills 6 People
On November 14, 2023, tragedy struck on Interstate 70 in Ohio. According to a final report released September 24, 2025, by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), a tractor-trailer failed to slow down for stopped traffic and slammed into the rear of slow-moving vehicles at an estimated speed of 72 mph. This triggered a… Read More »
Disney Faces Lawsuit After Catastrophic Injury On Water Slide
A Florida resident has recently filed a lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. He claims that he suffered permanent catastrophic injuries while riding the Downhill Double Dipper water slide at Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park. This case highlights growing safety concerns at Florida amusement parks. It also raises questions about how far major… Read More »
Tragic Georgia Truck Crash Highlights Dangers Of Fatigued And Negligent Driving
A recent truck accident on I-85 has reignited concerns over commercial trucking safety. The accident claimed the lives of eight members of a single family, including five children and a pregnant woman, when their vehicle was struck by a tanker truck. Authorities have charged the driver with multiple counts of vehicular homicide, reckless driving,… Read More »
The Impact Of Chronic Headaches After A Car Accident
While headaches are often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, research from the University of Maryland Medical Center highlights just how significant the burden of chronic headaches can be. According to the study, the negative impact of headaches can affect your quality of life, family relationships, and productivity. Often, these matters are severely underrated by… Read More »
The Link Between Spinal Disorders And Chronic Headaches
Headaches are among the most common medical complaints in the United States. While many folks attribute their pain to stress, dehydration, or the lack of sleep, there is a growing body of scientific evidence showing that headaches often have a structural cause, particularly stemming from the spine. According to research published in Spine (2002),… Read More »
Understanding Cervical Spine Trauma In Personal Injury Cases
Injuries to your spine are among the most common consequences of car accidents, and often lead to lifelong pain, extensive medical treatment, and disability. One of the most complex and misunderstood conditions affecting car accident victims is cervical spine trauma. This is particularly true when it involves subluxation syndromes or partial dislocations of misalignments… Read More »
The Connection Between Physical Trauma And Fibromyalgia
Most accident victims will expect some pain and discomfort in the days immediately following a car crash or a slip and fall. What they don’t always anticipate is the development of long-term chronic pain conditions that can alter the quality of their lives. One such condition, Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), is a complex disorder characterized… Read More »
The Hidden Connection Between Neurological Injuries And Whiplash Injuries
When most folks think of whiplash, they imagine temporary neck pain after being rear-ended in a car accident. While whiplash is indeed one of the most common consequences of rear-end collisions, its impact can extend far beyond short-term discomfort. Medical research has shown that trauma to the brain and spinal cord—including whiplash injuries—can trigger… Read More »
French Montana Owes $400,000 To Victim Of Dog Bite Attack
French Montana could end up paying $400,000 to the victim of a dog bite attack. The victim, a landscaper, claims that Montana’s dog, a Tibetan mastiff “viciously” mauled him. The plaintiff, Jason Leyva, won the suit as a default judgment. That means that Montana never showed up to defend himself from the suit. Montana… Read More »
