Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Swimming Pool Slips And Falls: What You Should Know
Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere in the Atlanta metro area, and residents of Marietta can sustain serious slip and fall injuries in places ranging from supermarkets to restaurants to outdoor shopping and retail areas. Slips and falls can also occur at the homes of friends and family members, and in public… Read More »
Understanding Wrongful Death In Georgia
According to Georgia’s Wrongful Death Act, any time one person’s negligence results in the death of another person, the surviving family members of the deceased can file a wrongful death claim against the negligent individual. Unfortunately, filing a wrongful death claim is very complicated, and one small mistake could result in a forfeiture of… Read More »
How To Prove Whiplash After A Car Accident
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries seen after a car accident, and it is also one of the most difficult to prove. Whiplash is an extremely painful injury and can greatly limit a person’s mobility. Still, it is not an injury that is detected easily, making it very difficult to diagnose and… Read More »
Drowsy Driving Risks As More Commuters Return To In-Person Work
During the coronavirus pandemic, many people in the Atlanta area were able to work from home, and fewer people were commuting from Marietta, Tucker, and other areas. Yet as more people are vaccinated and workplaces look toward some sense of a return to pre-pandemic norms, more of us will begin commuting again by car…. Read More »
Distracted Driving Accidents And Older Adult Motorists
When it comes to distracted driving crashes in and around Marietta, most people think about the risks posed by young drivers, particularly teenagers who get behind the wheel while using a smart phone to talk or text. Yet older adult drivers can also be at fault for distracted driving accidents. It is important to… Read More »
Social Media And Personal Injury Cases: What You Should Know
If you were injured recently in an auto accident in Georgia, or you got hurt in a slip and fall accident at a local store or restaurant, you are likely thinking about your options for seeking financial compensation. For most injury victims, those options include filing an insurance claim or filing a personal injury… Read More »
What Is A Personal Injury Claim And Should I File One?
After getting hurt in an accident or in another type of incident, you will likely be searching for information about seeking compensation for your losses. Unexpected and accidental injuries can result in substantial medical bills, and if your injuries are disabling, you will most likely be unable to work or, at the very least,… Read More »
5 Things To Know About Distracted Walking Injuries
While distracted driving is certainly a serious problem that can result in life-threatening and fatal car accidents, it is also important to know that pedestrians can sometimes be at fault for collisions with automobiles or for other types of accidents and personal injuries as a result of distracted walking. Most of us know that… Read More »
Speeding is Causing Fatal Teen Car Crashes
Speeding is among the primary causes of motor vehicle crashes in Georgia and across the country, so it should not come as a surprise that speeding is a leading cause of fatal teen crashes. Yet the effects of speeding on teen driving deaths are nonetheless staggering. According to a recent report in HealthDay News,… Read More »
5 Things to Know About Hit and Run Accidents
Hit and run accidents in and around Marietta can be devastating. Not only can these collisions result in serious or fatal injuries, but it may be extremely difficult for the injury victim to file a claim for compensation if the identity of the at-fault driver is never discovered. According to the AAA Foundation for… Read More »