Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Insurer Can’t Dodge Fire Death Coverage, Ga. Court Told
By Riley Murdock · Listen to article Law360 (November 3, 2023) The estate of a man killed in an apartment fire told a Georgia federal court not to grant the complex’s insurer an early win in trying to avoid covering an underlying wrongful death suit, arguing two claimed exclusions are inapplicable or render the policy ambiguous.Estate administrator… Read More »
Highway Motorcycle Accidents
Highways, due to their higher speed limits and the presence of an increasing number of commercial trucks, have become a lot more dangerous in recent years. This is not only true, however, for those who drive passenger vehicles. For instance, motorcycle riders, who are far less visible than other motorists and much more vulnerable… Read More »
Navigating Back to School Traffic in Georgia
With fall just around the corner, students across the state are making their way back to the classroom. With the focus on buying new school supplies and preparing for another academic year, many people forget that back to school season also comes with a fair amount of traffic, especially in and around school zones…. Read More »
Whiplash Injury Compensation
Of the many types of injuries that car accident victims can sustain, whiplash is one of the most common. These injuries can leave accident victims suffering from significant pain, limited mobility, and reduced range of motion. Fortunately, it is possible for injured parties who can prove that their whiplash injury was the result of… Read More »
Where are Cars Most Likely to Hit Pedestrians?
While car accidents always have the potential to cause serious injuries, those risks are highest for vulnerable road users, like cyclists and pedestrians. By remaining aware of the areas where crashes between vehicles and pedestrians are most likely to occur, both motorists and pedestrians can take steps to avoid being involved in a devastating… Read More »
Reckless Driving On the Rise in Georgia
In the last few years, roadways across the U.S. have seen an increasing number of reckless driving-related incidents. Unfortunately, this has proven to be true in Georgia as well, where the spike in risky driving behaviors, like speeding, tailgating, and ignoring traffic signals have led to a doubling of the number of fatal car… Read More »
How Medical Professionals Diagnose Concussions
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which occur when the head suffers a sudden blunt force impact, are some of the most devastating injuries that an accident victim can sustain. Of the many types of TBIs that a person can suffer, concussions are one of the most common. This does not mean, however, that these injuries… Read More »
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 »
