Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Time Limits for Filing a Georgia Slip and Fall Case
Suffering an injury in a slip and fall accident is not only painful, but is also often stressful. In many cases, injured parties will need medical attention, may require treatment, and could have to take time off from work. The good news is that injured parties who can prove that their slip and fall… Read More »
What if the First Settlement Offered by an Insurer is Too Low?
Being injured in an accident is a stressful experience. Not only do victims have to suffer from the pain of the injuries they sustained, they also have to worry about paying off mounting medical debt and covering the repair costs of any property damaged in the accident. Fortunately, accident victims can often receive reimbursement… Read More »
How a Georgia Car Accident Lawyer Could Help With Your Claim
Car accident claims, whether filed with an insurer or tried in a courtroom, can quickly become complicated, especially for those with no legal training. An experienced car accident attorney can evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a case from the get-go and come up with a legal strategy that will give claimants the best… Read More »
Understanding Your Georgia Auto Insurance Coverage
In Georgia, vehicle owners are required to maintain continuous auto liability coverage on their actively registered vehicles. What this coverage looks like, however, will vary depending on the type of policy in question. Unfortunately, when people buy auto insurance, they don’t always receive a clear explanation from their insurers on what they are actually… Read More »
Apportioning Fault in a Car Accident Case
For decades, many accident victims were barred from recovering compensation for their injuries if they contributed to their accidents in any way. Most states, however, including Georgia, have moved away from this system and have adopted comparative fault standards. In Georgia, for example, victims who bear some responsibility for their accident-related injuries aren’t automatically… Read More »
Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Reached Record Numbers in 2022
Despite safety campaigns and new legislation launched across the country, motorcycle accidents continue to occur at an alarming rate in the U.S. In fact, a recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation revealed that these numbers, as well as fatalities resulting from those accidents reached record numbers in 2022. Tragically, more than… Read More »
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
Cycling has become an increasingly popular way to get around in Atlanta, as it is efficient, saves money, reduces our carbon footprint, and gives riders the chance to stay active. Cyclists, however, are still vastly outnumbered by motor vehicles, which are larger, heavier, faster and much more dangerous in the event of a collision…. Read More »
When Will I Receive My Personal Injury Settlement?
How long after an accident a person receives a personal injury settlement check will depend on the circumstances of the case, including the type and severity of the accident and the amount of compensation received. Generally, the check will arrive anywhere between a few weeks and a few months after negotiations have concluded, although… Read More »
Atlanta Car Accidents Caused by Brake Checking
Aggressive driving has become an increasingly serious problem in Georgia as the roads grow ever more congested in Atlanta and across the state in general. In fact, Georgia’s Department of Transportation estimates that aggressive driving is a factor in one out of every five traffic fatalities. Speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, and… Read More »
Safety Tips for Driving at Night
Most of us have no choice but to drive at night, whether to run a last minute errand or to get home from work. Nighttime driving can, however, present a unique set of challenges that make driving during these hours particularly dangerous. Reduced visibility, for instance, makes it a lot more likely that a… Read More »
