Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Broken Bones Are A Common Motorcycle Accident Injury
Even motorcycle accidents that qualify as being relatively minor involve a lot of force for the motorcyclist, who isn’t protected in the same ways as other vehicle occupants. Unfortunately, this means that motorcyclists are more likely to sustain certain kinds of injuries, including broken bones. These injuries require diagnosis, treatment, time to heal, and… Read More »
Runaway Trailer Accidents
Commercial vehicles are far heavier than standard-sized vehicles, so stopping them tends to require a lot more time and more distance. To help, commercial trucks are equipped with brakes not only on the cab of the vehicle, but on the trailer portion as well. The failure of the brakes on either part of the… Read More »
Suffering A Car Accident-Related Facial Injury
Injuries caused by facial trauma are different from other types of accident-related injuries, simply because our faces play such an important role in how we interact with the world, through sight, taste, and smell. As a result, injuries to this area can cause victims to suffer for years after an accident because of problems… Read More »
Determining Who Caused Your Car Accident
Atlanta is a bustling commercial center and the congestion on its roadways reflects it. Unfortunately, this means that car accidents have become an increasingly common occurrence on the city’s roads. If you are unlucky enough to be involved in such a collision, you won’t be able to take any legal action without first determining… Read More »
When Should I File A Lawsuit After A Georgia Car Accident?
Car accidents can leave victims struggling with physical injuries that are very expensive to treat. It should come as no surprise then, that one of the first questions that injured drivers ask is where they can go for compensation for their crash-related losses. The situation can seem particularly frustrating for those who bore no… Read More »
Left Turn Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcyclists are often drawn to Georgia by its balmy climate, scenic roadways, and many attractions. Unfortunately, the influx of motorcyclists in the state doesn’t come without risk, as Georgia has some of the busiest roads in the country. Left turn accidents, which occur when a driver fails to see a motorcycle while attempting to… Read More »
The Dangers Posed By Rollover Accidents
Although rollover accidents account for only around two percent of the car accidents that occur in the U.S. every year, almost 35 percent of passenger vehicle fatalities occur during these kinds of crashes. Of the many types of car accidents in which people can be involved, rollover accidents, while not very common, are by… Read More »
Retrieving Video Evidence After An Intersection Accident
One of the number one causes of Atlanta intersection accidents is driver error, such as the disregarding of a traffic control device. Unfortunately, even when this happens and fault for a crash is clear, the other party could still argue that the victim was partly or wholly to blame for the crash. In these… Read More »
Avoid Making These Mistakes After A Truck Accident
Even those who weren’t at fault for their truck accidents could still end up jeopardizing the success of their cases if they make a few notable mistakes. Fortunately, by becoming aware of these mistakes ahead of time, accident victims can take steps to avoid them in the event of a crash. Failing to Call… Read More »
The Most Common Types Of Bicycle Accidents
The number of bicycling enthusiasts has grown significantly over the last few years, with more and more people finding it a healthy and more cost-effective way to get around. Unfortunately, with the increase in the number of bicycles on the road has come a corresponding increase in bicycle accidents. These accidents are extremely dangerous… Read More »
