Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
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 »
