Author Archives: Jay Butchko
The Comparative Fault Defense in Truck Wreck Claims
Large trucks haul much more freight than ever before. The number of vehicle miles traveled has more than tripled since the 1980s. Shipping and transportation companies don’t just expect truck drivers to travel more miles. These companies also expect their drivers to reach their destinations faster. The tight deadline could mean a missed on-time… Read More »
What to Expect in a Burn Injury Case
Most serious burn injury victims spend almost two months in a hospital. Regional burn centers are much more expensive than the average hospital. So, the average hospital bill in a burn case usually exceeds $100,000. Other out-of-pocket expenses, such as prescription drugs, medical devices, and physical therapy, are still to come. Serious burns are… Read More »
Authorities Make Arrest in West Houston Hit-and-Run
Police took a 24-year-old man into custody after he allegedly confessed to driving the car in a serious injury hit-and-run crash. The incident occurred at an apartment complex located in the 9000 block of South Dairy Ashford Road. According to investigators, Martinez was driving a silver Honda Accord southbound at a high rate of… Read More »
What Are the Most Common Private Swimming Pool Injuries?
Swimming pool ownership is no longer just for the rich and famous. Over 800,000 Texas homes have backyard swimming pools. Swimmers hoping to take a break from the hot summer sun often sustain serious injuries, some of which are outlined below. Usually, the swimming pool’s owner is financially responsible for damages in these cases,… Read More »
Top Five Nursing Home Slip-and-Fall Injuries
Generally, falls send people to nursing homes and keep them there longer than expected. Falls are one of the leading causes of nursing home admissions. Furthermore, almost two-thirds of nursing home residents fall at these facilities. A prior fall magnifies the physical and emotional injuries in a subsequent fall. As a result, many of… Read More »
Ridesharing Operators and Distracted Driving Wrecks in Texas
Demand for ridesharing services has skyrocketed since coronavirus lockdowns ended in 2020. But the number of ridesharing operators hasn’t skyrocketed. As a result, the remaining drivers often operate in unknown areas and over-rely on GPS navigation devices. This dependence probably explains why the number of distracted driving crashes has also skyrocketed in recent years…. Read More »
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Ridesharing Operator
As she was changing a tire on eastbound Interstate 10, a hit-and-run driver struck and killed a 57-year-old woman. Few details were available about the wreck, but many details are available about the victim. According to the family, the woman was changing a flat tire at the time of the wreck. “My wife called… Read More »
Fatal Shooting at Allendale Apartment Complex
Few details were available after officers responding to a shots-fired disturbed call found the body of a man in his 30s. Neighbors in the apartment below told police they heard three gunshots and a thud hit the floor. They then say it sounded like someone jumping out the back window of where the apartment… Read More »
Building a Slip-and-Fall Claim in Texas
Slip-and-fall injuries, like broken bones and head injuries, prompt over eight million Emergency Room visits per year in the United States. These incidents also cause emotional injuries. Fall injury victims often become very depressed. Most of these victims are older adults with pre-existing medical conditions that increase the risk of a fall and/or the… Read More »
How Does a Crash Helmet Affect My Bicycle Accident Claim?
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the complexion of bicycle crash-related head injuries. In 2020, bicycle crash head injuries for riders over 40 increased 21 percent. According to this same report, bicycle helmets reduce head injuries by between 20 and 55 percent. This large and uncertain distribution reflects the uncertain science of bicycle helmets. One thing… Read More »