Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Steps To Take After Being Hit By A Car While Cycling
The wonderful climate and abundance of outdoor activities make South Carolina a paradise location for cyclists. Unfortunately, South Carolina has been listed as one of the most dangerous states for cyclists. Every year, the state records a high number of fatal bike accidents. Some of the top causes of bicycle accidents in South Carolina… Read More »
How Social Media Can Impact Your South Carolina Personal Injury Claim
According to Pew Research Center, approximately seven-in-ten Americans use social media to share information, connect with one another, entertain themselves, and engage with news content. Indeed, social media plays a massive role in our lives. However, social media can negatively affect your personal injury case. Unfortunately, many people don’t know how harmful their social… Read More »
What Parties Are Liable In A Drunk Driving Accident?
Drunk driving is responsible for a huge number of vehicle accidents and fatalities. If you have been the victim of a drunk driver, you are likely feeling incredibly frustrated at the pain and suffering you are now forced to experience due to someone else’s bad decision to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. The… Read More »
What Do I Do If An Uninsured Driver Hits Me?
Car accidents can be devastating, both physically and financially. This is true even when both drivers are insured. When the negligent driver lacks insurance coverage, tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical care costs can land squarely in your lap. If you have been in an accident with another driver who did… Read More »
1 In 3 Accidents Involves Road Rage
There seems to be a never ending list of stressors in today’s society, and unfortunately, driving may be the last straw for many people. Along with increases in speeding and DUI, aggressive driving and road rage are topping the charts at an all time high. In fact, recent statistics reflect that as many as… Read More »
Reckless Driving Injuries
If you have been injured in a car accident, you are not alone. In fact, nearly 3 million people in the United States are injured in vehicle accidents every year. The vast majority of these accidents are caused by reckless driving. Reckless driving accidents can result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage… Read More »
South Carolina Railroad Crossing Accidents
Railroad crossings are notoriously high risk. Pedestrians and drivers rely on warnings and safety precautions such as flashing lights and gates to keep them from getting injured. When these precautions fail, malfunction, or are not effectively implemented, catastrophic injuries can occur. Last year alone nearly 5,500 people were injured at railroad crossings and an… Read More »
Were You Injured In A Side-Impact Collision?
A T-bone accident is nightmare-fuel for most people. These accidents, also known as side-impact collisions, often happen when one driver runs a red light or ignores a stop sign at an intersection, hitting another car in the side. Cars are particularly vulnerable on the sides because they do not have the same amount of… Read More »
Increased Car Wrecks On St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is a popular holiday, and residents and visitors of Charleston do not hold back when celebrating. While this can be a lot of fun, it also has serious implications when it comes to driver safety. In fact, nationally, the country experiences a 10% increase in DUIs and car accidents on St…. Read More »
