Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Insurance Company’s Right To Reimbursement After An Accident
Having automobile insurance is not only a legal requirement; it is a necessity to any person who owns a car and drives it regularly. In the event of an accident, your insurance company often pays out your claim and you pay a deductible that may be a small percentage of the cost of the… Read More »
Doctors’ Roles In Limiting A Warning Defect Case Against A Drug Manufacturer
The consequences of taking medication with adverse side effects can be devastating, causing serious injuries or different medical conditions as a result of side effects. Manufacturers are required to warn potential patients of any known side effects, in order to give them a chance to weigh the options when deciding whether or not to… Read More »
Better System Needed To Track Tire Recalls And Provide Information To Consumers
In a troubling new report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the federal government says that defective automobile tires cause upwards of 33,000 auto accidents per year, resulting in over 500 deaths, and there is no way to effectively track these tires for a manufacturer recall. According to the NTSB, even if the… Read More »
Compensating Patients For Defective Drugs
Everyday products designed to make tasks easy and convenient may sometimes malfunction, causing the user serious injury or, in some cases, death. While the malfunction of these products may sometimes be due to user error, they can also be due to a defect in the product itself, making it unfit for use. This is… Read More »
Recovering For Injuries to Trespassing Children
Home and landowners generally have to be careful when other people come onto their property because if the visitors get injured, the home and landowners may be held liable for the cost of the injuries. The costs could go beyond medical costs and could include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and even costs for… Read More »
Protecting Yourself Through PIP Insurance
Having auto insurance is not only important in the event of an accident; it is required in order to operate a vehicle legally throughout the country. Generally, auto insurance is thought of as a way to compensate a person who gets into an accident for property damage caused by the policyholder. However, in some… Read More »
Who’s Liable If You’re Hurt on Public Transit?
Different rules typically apply to injuries that occur as the result of a government or public entity. Figuring out who is liable when you are injured on public transportation can be tricky to decipher. Riding on the bus, subway, or train is not inherently dangerous, but sometimes things do go wrong. If you are… Read More »
Settlement vs. Trial: What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages?
Car accidents happen more often than anyone would like. They can happen in an instant, and, sometimes, can have lifelong ramifications. If you’ve been injured by a negligent driver on the road, you should consider your options to receive compensation for the expenses on and emotional pain and suffering you’ve taken on as a… Read More »
Slip and Fall on a Public Sidewalk — Who is Liable?
When incidents occur in the public domain, deciphering who is at fault can be difficult. Slip and fall incidents happen regularly — a wet surface poolside, a debris-ridden sidewalk by a construction site, or an uneven staircase — and they can have lasting health effects, depending on the severity of your injuries. When it… Read More »
Winning Your Medical Malpractice Case Against a Nursing Home
Putting your loved one in the care of a nursing home places an immense amount of trust in the professionals working there. The majority of time, the care is top-notch. In rare instances, however, those living in these facilities are mistreated. If a family member or loved one has been injured as a result… Read More »
