Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What is a Negligent Security Lawsuit?
In Georgia and across the country, there are many different types of accidents and injuries that can result in the injury victim being eligible to file a premises liability lawsuit. In these types of cases, the injury victim will sue the property owner, alleging that the property owner failed to reasonably maintain the property… Read More »
Who is Liable for Damages in My Personal Injury Case?
After you have gotten hurt in an accident, it can be difficult to know how to seek financial compensation for your losses and, if you are filing a personal injury lawsuit, who is liable for damages. Responsibility for an accident or other incident that results in personal injuries can vary depending upon how and… Read More »
How Do I Determine Fault for a Georgia Motor Vehicle Collision?
If you are injured in a car crash, a truck accident, a motorcycle collision, or another type of motor vehicle wreck, determining fault can be difficult. You might not know precisely how the auto collision occurred, even if you know that another motorist ran a red light and collided with your vehicle. In other… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Georgia Personal Injury Claim and a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
When a loved one has been seriously injured or killed in a motor vehicle collision or in another type of accident in Georgia, it can be difficult to consider the possibility of filing a lawsuit. We know that the grieving process takes time and that the idea of jumping into a lawsuit can feel… Read More »
5 Things to Know About Georgia Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere in Georgia, from inside the home of a friend or family member to outside a restaurant or retail store. Sometimes slips and falls happen because the person who slipped and fell was not being careful or was distracted by texting on a smartphone. In many cases,… Read More »
New Study Addresses Braking Technology and Bicycle Accident Reduction
How often do negligent drivers cause serious injuries in car collisions involving bicyclists? These kinds of crashes occur more often than you might expect, and they are avoidable. When motorists are careful behind the wheel and avoid dangerous behaviors like distracted driving, aggressive driving, or drunk driving, they are less likely to harm a… Read More »
Who is Responsible for a Winter Car Accident?
While the weather around Marietta certainly does not get as cold as in some parts of the country, Georgia does still get some wintry weather. Indeed, when temperatures drop below freezing, sleet and ice can make for extremely dangerous driving conditions. But who is liable for a winter car accident? Many people assume that… Read More »
MADD Georgia Receives Grant to Reduce Drunk Driving Accidents
Drunk driving accidents, or crashes caused by intoxicated driving in Georgia, often result in severe and life-threatening injuries. According to the Georgia Department of Driver Services, drunk driving crashes happen much more frequently than they should and much more often than you might think. In 2019, there were nearly 3,000 administrative license suspensions due… Read More »
5 Things to Know About Drugged Driving
Most drivers have a clear understanding of the risks associated with alcohol-impaired driving, there is often less discussion of drugged driving in Georgia and throughout the country. While impaired driving crashes certainly can and do result from alcohol consumption before a motorist gets behind the wheel of a car, impaired driving collisions can also… Read More »
Shorter Car Trips May Involve More Accidents
When are car accidents most likely to happen? For years, researchers have investigated the time of day that motor vehicle collisions are most likely to occur, and whether certain days of the week are more dangerous than others when it comes to traffic crashes. Holidays and holiday weekends have also been studied for accident… Read More »