Author Archives: Jay Butchko

Electric Shock Water Injuries
When people imagine the dangers of water activities they often imagine that drowning is the greatest risk, especially for children. While this is true, it’s important to note that drowning is not the only danger of engaging in water activities. Electric shock, for instance, which occurs when an electrical current in the water enters… Read More »

Negligent Security Claims
While many people know that property owners in Georgia are required to keep their premises in a safe condition for visitors by ensuring that floors are clean and dry, repairing leaks, and placing warning signs in areas that pose a risk of injury, few are aware that property owners are also required to provide… Read More »

Using Black Box Data in Your Truck Accident Case
Truck accident cases are different from cases involving passenger vehicles in a lot of ways. The kinds of evidence available to the parties, for instance, isn’t the same, as most commercial vehicles have black boxes or Electronic Data Recorders (EDRs), which contain important information that can be used to help determine the cause of… Read More »

Georgia Sideswipe Accidents
Of the many types of car accidents in which a person can be involved, sideswipes are some of the least dangerous, at least as far as physical injuries go. They do, however, tend to result in significant property damage that can be expensive to repair, making the determination of fault for these kinds of… Read More »

Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accidents
Hit and run accidents occur much more often than most people realize. In fact, Georgia has the fourth highest rate of fatal hit and run accidents in the country. Many of these accident victims are pedestrians and cyclists, who are the most at risk of sustaining serious injuries in a hit and run accident…. Read More »

Filing an Insurance Claim After an Uber Accident
The use of rideshare services, like Uber, has become widespread, especially in urban areas like Atlanta, where increasing traffic has made driving and parking in the city much more complicated than it used to be. While these services can provide a cost-effective way of getting around, they are not without their risks, as anyone… Read More »

Using a Police Report to Support Your Car Accident Claim
There are certain steps that all car accident victims should take (when possible) after being involved in a crash, such as calling the police, seeking medical attention, and taking photos at the scene of the accident. An often overlooked task, however, is obtaining a copy of the accident report drafted by the officers who… Read More »

How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in Georgia?
Accident victims who are hurt through no fault of their own are often entitled to legal compensation from the person whose negligence was the cause of the accident. The type and amount of compensation that a person can recover will reflect both the economic and non-economic impact of his or her injuries. Economic damages… Read More »

Pool Drowning Accidents Increase During the Summer Months
With summer underway, many families with young children are cooling off by visiting local swimming pools. While this is a fun and healthy form of exercise when a child is supervised, it can also be very dangerous. It is critical for parents and pool owners to have a thorough understanding of the risks of… Read More »

Common Road Hazards Encountered by Motorcycle Riders
Operating any kind of vehicle on our nation’s roadways is a dangerous prospect. Those who ride motorcycles, however, face even more risks than the average motorist, as these kinds of vehicles are less stable than standard passenger vehicles and more difficult to see. Furthermore, riders lack the protection of a metal frame, which means… Read More »