Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Are You Suffering From Car Accident-Related PTSD?
While car accidents often result in physical injuries for the parties involved, they can also leave victims suffering from severe emotional and mental trauma as well. In some cases, this trauma can manifest as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which is a mental health condition that can cause a wide range of symptoms, including difficulty… Read More »
Holding A Trucking Company Liable For Negligent Hiring And Supervision
Truck accidents, like any type of vehicle collision, can have any number of different causes. Often, however, they can at least partially be attributed to the negligence of a truck driver’s employer, or the trucking company that hired the driver. Fortunately, it is possible to hold employers, or in this case, trucking companies, responsible… Read More »
How Are Wrongful Death Damages Divided In Georgia?
The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences that a person can go through. Losing a loved one can, however, be even more devastating when it was the result of someone else’s carelessness. In these cases, the surviving family members of the accident victim could be entitled to financial… Read More »
Georgia Ranked As One Of Most Dangerous States For Pedestrians
According to a report recently published by the Governors Highway Safety Association, pedestrian accident-related fatalities have increased significantly nationwide over the last two years. For instance, in the first six months of 2021 alone, 3,441 people were struck and killed in pedestrian-vehicle accidents, a statistic that represents a 17 percent increase from the same… Read More »
The Potential Long-Term Effects Of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the most common injuries suffered by accident victims, especially in accidents that involve blunt force trauma. Just because they occur relatively often, does not, however, mean that they should be taken lightly. In fact, unlike many other types of injuries, which, upon healing, don’t cause a victim… Read More »
5 Common Causes Of Pedestrian Accidents
There are a lot of conditions that can cause or contribute to pedestrian accidents, like speeding, ignoring traffic signals, or distracted driving. Even weather conditions can play a role in causing some pedestrian accidents. Unfortunately, these accidents occur much more often than most people realize. For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More »
Construction On Accident-Prone Georgia Interchange To Start Soon
The interchange at interstate 285 and interstate 20 East is one of the busiest (and most dangerous) in Georgia. Fortunately, new plans to fix this part of the roadway are set to begin early next year, and if successful, could significantly reduce the number of serious car accidents in the area. Problems with the… Read More »
Car Accidents With Uninsured Drivers
In most car accident cases, it is the at-fault driver’s insurance who is usually responsible for paying compensation to the injured parties. Unfortunately, an alarming number of drivers don’t carry auto liability insurance, which can put other motorists in a tough position financially. Fortunately, there are steps that Georgia drivers can take to help… Read More »
Most Common Types Of Semi-Truck Accidents
Truck accidents, like any other type of vehicle collision, fall under a number of different categories. Many types of truck accidents, however, are unique to semi-trucks because of those vehicles’ size, weight, length, and lack of maneuverability. Read on to learn more about the type and nature of your truck accident and how our… Read More »
Common Causes Of Bicycle Accidents In Atlanta
Biking has become an increasingly popular pastime for many Georgia residents, who may use it as a form of transportation or just to get exercise. Unfortunately, bicycles offer little physical protection to riders, who are at risk of sustaining serious injuries in the event of a collision. Bicycle accidents can occur for a variety… Read More »
