Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Proving the Other Driver Was Distracted While Driving
Distracted driving is dangerous and can lead to catastrophic road accidents. Simple actions like texting, eating, or using a phone while driving may seem harmless, but they can take a driver’s focus off the road with disastrous consequences. In South Carolina, distracted driving is a significant issue, causing an average of two crashes every… Read More »
How Surveillance Footage Can Impact Your SC Slip and Fall Case
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere, from grocery stores to workplaces. Proving liability is critical to securing fair compensation. This is where surveillance footage becomes incredibly crucial. With surveillance cameras virtually everywhere these days, there is a good chance your slip-and-fall accident was captured on video. If your accident was caught on camera, the footage… Read More »
Knowing When To Settle Your Personal Injury Case
Approximately 95% (19 out of 20) of personal injury cases are resolved through pre-trial settlements. While this may be good news if you have been involved in an accident, knowing the appropriate time to settle is the challenge. If you settle too early, you may end up incurring future losses that you will never… Read More »
How To Avoid Getting Your Personal Injury Claim Rejected in SC
In South Carolina, victims who suffer injury due to someone else’s negligence can seek compensation for the injury or illness and damages. This includes auto accidents, slips and falls, dog bites, and defective products. To recover compensation, you must file an insurance claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Their insurer will review your… Read More »
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Your Personal Injury Case
If you or someone close to you has been injured in an accident, building a compelling personal injury case is crucial to seeking justice and securing fair compensation. One way to strengthen your case is having the expertise of specialized witnesses, known as expert witnesses. The professional’s testimonies go beyond what an eyewitness observed… Read More »
Common Myths About Comparative Fault in South Carolina
A critical yet often misunderstood legal concept in personal injury cases is “comparative fault.” This legal concept determines how fault is distributed among parties after an accident. The concept of comparative fault can significantly affect the compensation a claimant may recover in a personal injury claim. Unfortunately, many myths abound about comparative fault that… Read More »
Why Do Car Accidents Increase During the Holidays?
The holiday season is a joyful time. It is a time for celebration, family gatherings, and travel. However, holidays also come with an increase in car accidents. This is especially true for the period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. During the holiday season, roads often become dangerous due to various reasons. Holidays may… Read More »
Most Common Vehicle Defects and How to Spot Them
When we get behind the wheel, we often trust our vehicles to be safe enough to take us from point A to B without any issues, especially those involving unsafe vehicle defects. However, this does not always happen. While we may assume manufacturers have thought through and corrected every vehicle safety issue, the reality… Read More »
My Child Was Bitten by a Dog in South Carolina. What Are Our Rights?
A parent’s worst nightmare is seeing their child hurting, especially from an incident that could have been avoided, like a dog bite. If a dog bites your child in South Carolina amidst the confusion and anger, you may be wondering what your rights are as a family and if you can hold the dog… Read More »
Top Mistakes To Avoid in Your Personal Injury Deposition
After filing your personal injury claim, you may be required to provide a deposition for the other side. A deposition is a testimony you make under oath. It is used to gather information as part of the discovery process. A deposition may be used at trial. As the plaintiff, you will basically testify about… Read More »
