Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Understanding Georgia Product Defect Laws
You are riding on your lawn mower in your backyard. Suddenly, out of nowhere, the mower explodes severely burning your legs. Do you have a personal injury claim against the manufacturer of the lawn mower? Answer: possibly. This type of incident falls under the concept of product liability. This is a legal term referring… Read More »
Understanding Georgia Crosswalk Laws
Let’s say you’re crossing the street in Brunswick and a careless driver fails to yield resulting in a collision. You suffer serious injuries including broken bones, muscle tears, and nerve damage. Do you have a legitimate personal injury case? The answer is probably yes. In Georgia, according to OCGA 40-6-93, all drivers of a… Read More »
The Importance of Documented Treatment After an Auto Accident
After a serious car accident, some individuals decide to “tough it out” and choose not to get medical attention right away. They let days, or even weeks, go by and the pain only gets worse. They finally decide to go see a doctor and are diagnosed with a significant injury like a herniated disc… Read More »
Injured by a Prescription Drug – Know Your Rights
In the past decade, the amount of money spent on prescription drugs in the United States has increased from $40 billion to a whopping $234 billion, according to CNN. More than 70 percent of all Americans are said to be dependent on at least one prescription drug on a daily basis, according to CBS… Read More »
Injured by a Dog? Understand Your Rights
You’re walking down Scranton Road or Newcastle Street in Brunswick and a dog approaches you. They are accompanied by their owner and everything seems to be fine. The dog appears perfectly friendly. Suddenly, out of nowhere, the dog becomes aggressive and bites your arm causing a serious wound requiring multiple stitches and additional treatment…. Read More »
Common Causes of Tractor-Trailer Accidents
According to official statistics published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in 2012, there were 3,921 people killed and 104,000 people injured in crashes involving large tractor-trailers (i.e. vehicles whose gross vehicle weight rating is greater than 10,000 pounds). Big rigs and tractor trailers were also said to be more likely to be… Read More »
Filing a Medical Malpractice Claim in Georgia: What You Need to Know
Suffering an injury due to the carelessness of a doctor, nurse, or other medical professional can be a devastating, traumatic experience. A patient places trust in their doctor, and many victims feel violated when they discover that trust was breached and are they now left to struggle with a potentially life-altering injury. If you… Read More »
Another One Bites the Dust: Understanding Florida Dog Bite Laws
If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog and suffered a serious injury, you may have the grounds to pursue a personal injury claim against the dog’s owner. Under Florida law, a dog owner is held “strictly liable” for the actions of their pet, pursuant to Florida Code Section 767.04. This… Read More »
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
We all want our elderly loved ones to be treated with respect and dignity when they are in a nursing home or long-term care facility. It is heartbreaking and traumatizing to suspect, and subsequently learn, that the nursing home staff has been neglecting or abusing your relative. Below are some common signs of nursing… Read More »
What To Do After a Serious Truck Accident
If you were involved in an accident with a large truck or tractor-trailer, it is likely that there was serious damage to your vehicle and you may have suffered traumatic, debilitating physical injuries. This is not surprising since many major truck accidents result in the smaller vehicle taking the brunt of the damage, as… Read More »
