Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Dangers of Swimming Pool Drains
While swimming pools are synonymous with summer fun, it’s important for pool owners, parents, and children to understand that swimming can also be dangerous. One hazard, for instance, that many pool users aren’t aware of is the presence of pool drains, which require proper installation and maintenance to avoid causing potentially devastating injuries. Pool… Read More »
Chest Pain After a Car Accident: What it Could Mean
Many car accident victims brush off symptoms immediately after a crash, believing that they may not be serious, or in some cases, only experiencing minor discomfort because adrenaline masks the worst of the pain. Ignoring symptoms in this way, however, can be dangerous. This is especially true for certain types of symptoms, like chest… Read More »
Were You Injured by a Defective Consumer Product?
Whether it’s a kitchen appliance, hair dryer, or prescription medication, we put a lot of trust in manufacturers to be diligent in their designing, testing, and manufacturing of consumer products. In fact, companies that manufacture these kinds of products are legally required to follow strict rules regarding the testing and producing of their merchandise… Read More »
Common Rear-End Car Accident Injuries
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents in Georgia. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that rear-end accidents account for almost 30 percent of car accidents in the U.S. Unfortunately, these kinds of crashes are also dangerous, even when they occur at relatively low speeds,… Read More »
Were You Involved in a T-Bone Accident in Georgia?
While the circumstances of all car accidents are different, it is possible to categorize crashes by type. A head-on collision, for instance, occurs, as its name suggests, when the fronts of two vehicles strike each other, while multi-car pile-ups involve multiple vehicles. Rear-end collisions, on the other hand, happen when the front of one… Read More »
How Dash Cam Footage Can Help Your Car Accident Claim
Installing dashboard cameras, or dash cams as they are commonly referred to, has become increasingly common in recent years. These small cameras are mounted on the windshield or dashboard of a vehicle and can record the road ahead of a driver, starting when a car turns on and stopping when the engine is turned… Read More »
The Symptoms of a Delayed Concussion
Some accident victims, in the immediate aftermath of the incident, breathe a sigh of relief when they don’t see any immediate signs of a concussion or other head trauma. Unfortunately, just because a person doesn’t experience symptoms within the first few minutes after an accident doesn’t mean that he or she didn’t suffer some… Read More »
Are Georgia Bicycle Accidents Covered by Insurance?
Even bicycle accidents that occur at low speeds or with a relatively minor impact tend to result in significant injuries for the cyclist. This is due to the fact that cyclists are exposed to the full force of impact, not only with the vehicle, but often with the ground itself. Treating these injuries can… Read More »
How to Collect Evidence After a Hit and Run Accident
It is not uncommon, after a hit and run accident, for victims to feel overwhelmed, shaken, and uncertain about what steps they should take next. While this is understandable, it’s important for accident victims to try to maintain a certain degree of composure, as there are a few things that they can do to… Read More »
Did You Suffer a Hip Injury in a Slip and Fall Accident?
The types of injuries that a slip and fall accident victim can sustain are wide ranging, including everything from strains and bruising to broken bones and dislocations. These kinds of injuries can be debilitating, leaving accident victims unable to work while they recover and sometimes, forced to suffer with permanent disability. If you or… Read More »
