Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Understanding Your Georgia Auto Insurance Coverage
In Georgia, vehicle owners are required to maintain continuous auto liability coverage on their actively registered vehicles. What this coverage looks like, however, will vary depending on the type of policy in question. Unfortunately, when people buy auto insurance, they don’t always receive a clear explanation from their insurers on what they are actually… Read More »
Apportioning Fault in a Car Accident Case
For decades, many accident victims were barred from recovering compensation for their injuries if they contributed to their accidents in any way. Most states, however, including Georgia, have moved away from this system and have adopted comparative fault standards. In Georgia, for example, victims who bear some responsibility for their accident-related injuries aren’t automatically… Read More »
Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Reached Record Numbers in 2022
Despite safety campaigns and new legislation launched across the country, motorcycle accidents continue to occur at an alarming rate in the U.S. In fact, a recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation revealed that these numbers, as well as fatalities resulting from those accidents reached record numbers in 2022. Tragically, more than… Read More »
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
Cycling has become an increasingly popular way to get around in Atlanta, as it is efficient, saves money, reduces our carbon footprint, and gives riders the chance to stay active. Cyclists, however, are still vastly outnumbered by motor vehicles, which are larger, heavier, faster and much more dangerous in the event of a collision…. Read More »
When Will I Receive My Personal Injury Settlement?
How long after an accident a person receives a personal injury settlement check will depend on the circumstances of the case, including the type and severity of the accident and the amount of compensation received. Generally, the check will arrive anywhere between a few weeks and a few months after negotiations have concluded, although… Read More »
Atlanta Car Accidents Caused by Brake Checking
Aggressive driving has become an increasingly serious problem in Georgia as the roads grow ever more congested in Atlanta and across the state in general. In fact, Georgia’s Department of Transportation estimates that aggressive driving is a factor in one out of every five traffic fatalities. Speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, and… Read More »
Safety Tips for Driving at Night
Most of us have no choice but to drive at night, whether to run a last minute errand or to get home from work. Nighttime driving can, however, present a unique set of challenges that make driving during these hours particularly dangerous. Reduced visibility, for instance, makes it a lot more likely that a… Read More »
The Worst Times for Traffic in Atlanta
Congested roadways and traffic jams have, unfortunately, become the norm in Atlanta, which has become one of the most populous and often visited cities in the country. It is, however, possible to avoid the worst traffic by driving at certain times and staying away from certain routes and notorious bottlenecks. To help you avoid… Read More »
Jeff Shiver Weighs in on Legal Options for Bell Collier Village Residents
Atlanta Fire and Rescue said despite their “swift” response, the property owners’ “inadequate fire controls” significantly contributed to fire’s intensity. Learn More…
Smart Traffic Signs Could Play a Critical Role in Car Accident Prevention
Traffic signs are one of the best ways to communicate with motorists about things like speed limits, road closures, construction, approaching exits, and lane merging, all of which can help prevent car accidents. Many jurisdictions across the U.S. are taking this even further by installing traffic signs that not only display messages that are… Read More »
