Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Alcohol-Impaired Driving and Children’s Safety
Every state has its own rules regarding what safety guidelines exist for using car restraints when driving. In some situations, seatbelts are required for all drivers, no matter what age and no matter what location in a car a passenger is seated. In other states, age and seating location can determine the need for… Read More »
Motor Vehicle Accidents: A True Public Health Crisis in the United States
Car accidents happen regularly throughout the United States for a variety of reasons. Drunk driving, distracted driving, driving when tired, and speeding are some of the most common causes of car accidents. Every year, the US reports to have approximately six million car accidents. When a car accident happens, it can cause incredible destruction,… Read More »
How to Obtain Compensation After a Lyft Accident
Rideshare services like Lyft are a popular and easy way to get from place to place. When getting into a Lyft driver’s car, passengers are usually not thinking that they may be taking a risk and that an accident could happen where they are harmed. But, Lyft drivers are only human, and according to… Read More »
Is Premature Discharge from a Hospital Medical Malpractice?
It is typically not a good day if you wind up being taken to the hospital. However, accidents and medical conditions can lead to injuries and illnesses that require care that can only be administered in a hospital setting. Depending on what your condition is, you may only have to stay in a hospital… Read More »
What is a Survival Action in Pennsylvania?
When someone loses their life because of the negligent and reckless acts of another party, this is considered a wrongful death. For example, if a drunk driver hits your loved one’s car and kills them, this would be a wrongful death. When a wrongful death happens, depending on the circumstances, it can be tried… Read More »
Can Slip and Fall Accidents Be Deadly?
Slip and fall accidents can produce minor injuries, but they can also cause serious, debilitating injuries as well. Under the worst circumstances, slip and fall accidents may be deadly. Older individuals who are more prone to falls are a particularly vulnerable population to devastating outcomes from fall accidents, including death. Though, anyone can lose… Read More »
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 »