Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Liability For Serving Alcohol
Drunk driving is a national problem that often results in criminal charges, personal injury and/or death. People who are injured in car accidents with drunk drivers are often left with extensive medical bills and other financial losses that sometimes exceed insurance coverage. In order to receive the compensation deserved, the injured person may sometimes… Read More »
Family Members And Compensation For Elder Abuse
Elder abuse at the hand of caregivers is an unfortunate occurrence in many nursing homes in Florida and Georgia. Fortunately, the laws in these states provide a way for an abused or neglected elderly person to seek compensation, including punitive damages, against the perpetrator of the abuse. Sometimes, the elderly person may have a… Read More »
Getting Paid After A Successful Claim For Compensation
When filing a personal injury claim in court against multiple defendants it is not always guaranteed that all the defendants will pay the award ordered by the jury. A defendant may fail to pay for many reasons including an inability to pay. Where there are multiple defendants, the law, in some states, allows the… Read More »
Seeking Compensation For Elder Abuse
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home may not be an easy one, although it may be the best decision depending on the sort of care the person needs. In addition to medical assistance, most people who go to nursing homes do so to receive daily assistance with tasks such… Read More »
Is Anyone Required To Lend A Helping Hand In An Emergency?
Stepping up or getting involved when you see someone in danger may seem like the right thing to do to you, but it is not always something that everybody else desires. If you are the one in danger or injured and in a position where you cannot help yourself, you may want another person… Read More »
Seeking Compensation For Emotional Distress
There are events in life that affect some people so intensely that they suffer a shock and, in some cases, a physical injury. A person who suffers these kinds of reactions can be said to be suffering from emotional distress, which is defined as the mental distress or anxiety suffered as a response to… Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injury Following A Car Accident
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen as a result of a sudden trauma that causes damage to a person’s brain. This kind of trauma can occur as a result of playing some sports, but also as a result of a car accident. Not everyone who suffers a TBI after a car accident recognizes that… Read More »
Strict Liability In A Personal Injury Case
When people are injured in accidents or through the intentional actions of others, they can often receive compensation for their injuries if they can prove fault on the part of another person or business. However, there are some personal injury cases where there is no requirement to prove fault in order for the injured… Read More »
Electronic Monitoring Of Trucks Could Provide Key Evidence After An Accident
Accidents involving semi-trucks or eighteen wheelers can cause death or devastating injuries to drivers and passengers traveling in smaller vehicles. Injured drivers may choose to seek compensation from negligent truck drivers and their employers in these cases because the medical costs and other related costs may skyrocket. As with other traffic accidents, trying to… Read More »
Reimbursing The Insurance Company
When a person is injured in an accident caused by another person, they may receive medical care that is covered by their health insurance, and receive compensation for any damages to their property through another form of insurance before seeking compensation from the person or company that is liable for the accident. A person’s… Read More »
