Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How to Win Your Medical Malpractice Case
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional is negligent with their care and they harm their patient. It is something that happens often throughout the United States. According to the American Medical Association, as many as one in three clinicians will face a legal suit against them at least one time while they are… Read More »
Top Signs of Road Rage To Be Aware Of
Aggressive driving is incredibly dangerous to everyone on the road. Also labeled “road rage” when a driver is driving their car in a belligerent and unsafe manner, it is usually advised to stay far away from them. It is better not to engage with this type of person because the heightened emotional state the… Read More »
NIH Study Shows Chemical Hair Straighteners Linked to Increased Risk for Uterine Cancer
According to a new National Institute of Health study, chemical hair-straightening products have been found to be incredibly dangerous for women who use them. The study examined 33,497 American women aged 35-74 who were followed for close to 11 years. During this time it was reported that 378 of the women had developed uterine… Read More »
How Can You Tell if You Have a Brain Injury?
Head injuries are not always acknowledged right away. This is because sometimes symptoms do not expose themselves immediately. It takes some time before one notices something is not right. Concussions are an excellent example of this exact phenomenon. When a concussion happens, a person who has suffered head trauma may only realize that there… Read More »
Comparing Dog Bite Laws in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Being attacked by a dog can be an incredibly terrifying and shocking experience. A dog’s powerful jaws and sharp teeth can inflict severe physical bodily harm. Not only can they tear through skin and muscles, but an attack can also cause broken bones. Additionally, the bacteria that flourishes in a dog’s mouth can get… Read More »
5 Internal Injuries That Can Result After Car Accidents
Car accidents can have devastating consequences, particularly when they result in the most severe injuries and death. Aside from death, the most perilous type of injury that a person can suffer is one to their internal organs. Unless there are visible signs that can show internal injuries have been suffered, it can be a… Read More »
6 Tips for Settlement Negotiations in a Personal Injury Case
The best way to deal with an insurance adjuster after an injury accident is to be prepared, know what to expect, and understand what to do. After all, insurance adjusters are trained to get out of paying victims the money they need for the damages they suffered. They do this as their profession and… Read More »
5 Most Common Reasons for T-Bone Crashes Occurring
There are several ways that car accidents can happen. One common way is by side impact or a t-bone crash. T-bone crashes can inflict considerable physical bodily harm to passengers and structural damage to an automobile. There isn’t only one way or reason why a t-bone accident happens. In fact, several actions and mistakes… Read More »
An Explanation of Psychological Harm After A Car Accident
Many car accidents result in physical injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 2.1 million emergency room visits were reported in 2020 for injuries that transpired after car accidents. Often, when one considers filing a personal injury claim for compensation after a crash, they only consider the physical… Read More »
3 Factors that Can Affect The Length of Time It Takes to Get to a Personal Injury Settlement
After a demand letter is sent describing the details that support how much a claimant wants for their damages, an insurance company may either accept the demand, provide a counteroffer, or deny the claim. This process of sending a demand letter, receiving a response, and entering into negotiations can take up to 30 days… Read More »