Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Are There Any Recalls on Your Vehicle?
While vehicle manufacturers are legally required to carefully test their products, an alarming number of unsafe vehicles make it onto the road every year. Often, manufacturers realize too late that a vehicle is suffering from some sort of defect (sometimes after a victim already experiences an injury as a result). In these cases, manufacturers… Read More »
Pedestrian Accident Injuries
As gas prices continue to rise, more and more Georgia residents have begun cycling and walking to get where they need to go. While these are healthy, cost effective, and eco-friendly activities, they can also be dangerous. In fact, thousands of pedestrians sustain catastrophic injuries every year in the U.S. Many of these injuries… Read More »
Pedestrian Safety in Georgia
It won’t come as a surprise to anyone who lives or works in Atlanta that the streets are busier and more congested than ever. This is due, not only to the presence of more motorists, but also to the increasing numbers of cyclists and pedestrians on the city’s roads. The latter are, unfortunately, the… Read More »
What Causes Most Rear-End Accidents?
Of the many types of car accidents in which a person can be involved, rear-end collisions are some of the most common. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), rear-end crashes account for almost 30 percent of all car accidents in the U.S. Rear-End Accident Basics Rear-end collisions occur when… Read More »
How Insurance Companies Devalue Car Accident Claims
One of the major concerns that people have after being involved in a car accident is how they will go about recovering compensation for their losses. In most cases, this is achieved by filing an insurance claim, either with the driver’s own insurer or with the at-fault party’s provider. Unfortunately, insurance companies are notorious… Read More »
What is Highway Hypnosis?
For many people, driving has become a habit. Unfortunately, this has led to a higher number of drivers on the road who are paying less attention to the rules of the road than they should. Often, this takes the form of something referred to as “highway hypnosis”, where a driver zones out for stretches… Read More »
How Policy Limits Can Affect Your Car Accident Claim
There are a lot of different factors that can affect the outcome of your car accident claim. One of the most important, however, is the type of insurance that you have, as well as the limits of those policies. The latter are particularly critical when attempting to determine the maximum amount of compensation that… Read More »
What to Do if You Witness a Car Crash
Anyone who spends time on the road will likely end up witnessing an accident at some point in their lives. This can be a frightening experience, especially when the crash is severe and one or more parties is seriously injured. There are a few important things, however, that you should be aware of before… Read More »
Dangerous Stairs, Walkways, and Ramps
Stairs, walkways, and ramps are a common installation on most public structures, serving the valuable purpose of improving accessibility. Unfortunately, when these areas aren’t carefully designed, built with the right materials, or maintained properly, they can end up posing a risk to visitors. Errors and Oversights Can Result in Hazardous Stairs, Walkways, and Ramps … Read More »
NHTSA Predicts Reduction in Fatal Car Accidents in 2023
Fatal car accidents have been on the rise for the last decade. Recently, however, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that there have been slow, but perceptible reductions in these numbers over the last four quarters. The latest estimates for the first quarter of 2023 confirm this trend. Unfortunately, thousands of fatal… Read More »
