Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Dirt Bike Rider Killed in Crash in North Houston
According to a report from Fox 26 Houston, a dirt bike rider was killed in a terrible motor vehicle collision in North Houston. The collision is still under a more comprehensive investigation by law enforcement. Here, our Houston wrongful death lawyer provides an overview of what we know about the tragic incident and explains… Read More »
How to Report Nursing Home Abuse in Texas
Senior citizens and other vulnerable adults must be protected. According to data from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), there were approximately 83,000 cases of elder abuse reported in the state in 2023 alone. Alarmingly, the true extent of elder abuse was likely far higher. It is widely believed to be… Read More »
How to Calculate Pain and Suffering Damages for a Car Accident in Texas
Hurt in a motor vehicle crash? You are far from alone. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports that someone is injured in a collision almost once every two minutes in our state. Following a car crash, it is crucial that you are able to secure the full and fair financial compensation that you… Read More »
Is Motorcycle Lane-Splitting Allowed in Texas?
Motorcycle lane-splitting is the practice of a rider moving in between a lane of stopped or relatively slow-moving traffic. While it is permissible in some jurisdictions, motorcycle lane-splitting is strictly illegal in Texas. Riders may not split lanes—even if traffic is stopped. Here, our Sugar Land motorcycle accident attorney provides a guide to motorcycle… Read More »
Texas Jury Issues One of Largest Wrongful Death Verdicts in State History
According to a report from Law.com, a jury in Houston recently issued one of the largest wrongful death verdicts in the history of the State of Texas. The family of a man who died at a San Antonio construction site was awarded $640 million, including nearly $500 million in punitive damages. The defendant—TNT Crane… Read More »
Hurt in a Car Crash in Sugar Land? A Demand Letter Can Help to Move Your Claim Forward
Motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of accidental injuries in our region. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reports that a crash is reported more than once every minute statewide on average. If you were involved in a collision in Sugar Land, it is crucial that you know what to do to protect… Read More »
Four Slip and Fall Accident Defenses that You Need to Be Ready for in Texas
Hurt in a slip and fall accident? You can hold a negligent business or negligent property owner liable for your injuries through a premises liability claim. You may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. However, unfortunately, slip and fall accident claims can be challenging. You… Read More »
What Causes Brain Injuries?
Every year, Traumatic Brain Injuries kill almost 75,000 Americans, many due to suicide. Regardless of their intensity, these injuries are usually permanent. Dead brain cells never regenerate. At best, doctors contain the damage and physical therapists train uninjured parts of the brain to assume lost functions. The permanent and ongoing nature of these injuries… Read More »
Private Swimming Pool Injury Claims in Texas: Getting Started
Finding a personal injury lawyer in Texas who can handle a basic swimming pool injury case isn’t hard. Texas has one of the highest number of lawyers per capita in the country. But swimming pool drowning claims are hardly ever basic, especially once an owner’s homeowners insurance company hires a lawyer. Frequently, that happens… Read More »
The Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death
Injuries, be they unintentional or intentional, are the leading cause of death for people under 44. Some injuries are truly “accidents.” Occasionally people walk into doors or momentarily turn their heads the instant a child runs across the street. Usually, however, negligence, or a lack of care, causes wrongful deaths. Legally, drivers must avoid… Read More »
