Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can I Sue A Hit-And-Run Driver?
If you have been involved in a South Carolina accident where the responsible party fled the scene, you may be left feeling overwhelmed by the consequences of their reckless behavior. The good news is, you may not have to shoulder the financial burden on this accident alone. There are legal avenues available that make… Read More »
Have You Been Physically Assaulted On Someone Else’s Property?
If you have been physically assaulted on someone else’s property, such as at a residential home, a shopping mall, or an apartment building, you may think that the only person who can be held legally responsible is the person who actually harmed you. This may be frustrating, particularly if the person who harmed you… Read More »
The Scariest Thing About Halloween? Drunk Driving.
While we all may enjoy some spooky treats and frights in good fun on Halloween, the fun stops when the danger becomes real, and unfortunately, on Halloween, there is all too much of it. Along with being one of the most fun and celebrated holidays of the year, Halloween is also one of the… Read More »
Did Poor Vehicle Maintenance Cause Your South Carolina Car Crash?
Keeping up with vehicle maintenance is an important part of owning and operating a vehicle responsibly. All drivers owe a duty of care to all other drivers on the road. This duty of care requires drivers to follow all laws, including the speed limit, and to make sure their car is in good working… Read More »
Is It Legal To Use A Dashcam In South Carolina?
Dashcams, or small video cameras mounted to a car’s dashboard, can provide useful information if you are involved in a car crash. A dashcam will record all events leading up to a car accident, and may provide valuable insights as to what caused the accident and who is liable for causing it. This can… Read More »
Did Your Seat Belt Fail In An Accident?
We’ve all been taught from an early age to wear our seat belts. Long before we could drive, we knew to “click it or ticket.” And these lessons are not without merit. In fact, wearing a seat belt has been shown to reduce the risk of serious injury by as much as 50% and… Read More »
Have You Been Injured In A South Carolina Train Accident?
South Carolina has a rich locomotive history, originally boasting more than 4,000 miles of train tracks at the beginning of the century. Although today South Carolina’s forms of transportation have expanded, it still has nearly 2,500 miles of functioning railway tracks. And, while traveling by train is actually one of the safest forms of… Read More »
Legal Rights Of A Passenger Killed Or Injured In A Crash
If you were traveling in a car that was involved in an accident, you may be feeling unsure of how to move forward and what your options are. Luckily, regardless of who was at fault, you can bring a claim to recover for injuries suffered as the passenger of a car crash. The most… Read More »
You May Be Surprised By Leading Cause Of Concussions
When most people think of concussions, they think of football games and other sports. However, while it’s true that sports such as football are the leading cause of youth concussions, the picture looks different for adults. For adults, the leading cause of concussions is falling. Car accidents are also a leading cause of traumatic… Read More »
Suing For Injuries After A Fight
If you have suffered injuries after being attacked, assaulted, or defending yourself in a fight that you did not instigate, you may be unsure of what your options are legally or what steps to take. The good news is that you may have avenues for recovery available to you. In South Carolina, when someone… Read More »
