Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is Alabama’s “Innocent Seller” Statute?
Product liability is a legal term that refers to the potential liability of all the parties in the chain of possession of a defective product. Most of these cases are decided in the U.S. on a theory of strict liability – in other words, if a product is found to be dangerous, the manufacturer… Read More »
Jackknife Trucking Accidents In Alabama
Jackknife truck crashes happen when the cab and the trailer of a truck stop communicating, leading to each part of the truck essentially trying to go its own way. The result is a shape similar to a ‘jackknife,’ where the blade and handle are at right angles. In a large truck, however, this can… Read More »
Can I Sue A Government After An Injury?
Normally, if a person is injured by a private individual or by a business, they have the right to file suit against them and seek damages for the harm they suffered. If that person’s injuries were caused by a government or governmental employee, however, an injured person will have a much more difficult time,… Read More »
What To Expect In An Alabama Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
When a person seeks medical care, the stakes are often quite high, and a high standard of care is expected. If that standard of care is breached, the resulting damage can change a person’s life. If you believe that you have been injured due to the negligence of a medical professional or entity, you… Read More »
Explosion & Burn Injuries In Alabama
An explosion is one of the last things anyone ever expects, unless in certain specific environments – but even there, the fallout can be a shock. The injuries resulting from explosions can also stay with a person for life, causing flashbacks and emotional pain even after the physical symptoms have healed. Still, it can… Read More »
Foreseeability & Negligent Security In Alabama
In most states in the U.S., the owner of premises has a duty to exercise reasonable care toward their guests (though ‘reasonable’ may differ depending on the visitor’s status). This is known as the law of premises liability, and it primarily deals with instances where a property owner has been negligent. If a guest… Read More »
Getting Justice After Sexual Abuse In Alabama
Sexual abuse is a particularly horrible crime, most notably because it can affect anyone – but it so often affects the most vulnerable in our society. It can be easy for a victim to feel despair, and to think that they have no way to get justice for what they have suffered. While a… Read More »
Recovering For A Wrongful Death In Alabama
When you have lost a family member or loved one, the last thing you likely want to do is think about filing a lawsuit – and of course, no amount of money damages could ever bring back the person you have lost. However, it is often the right choice to try and hold someone… Read More »
Sovereign Immunity In Federal Tort Claims Actions
When a person is injured due to the negligent actions of another person or party, they generally have the right to seek damages in court to compensate them for their expenses and damages. However, until a relatively recent point in time, an injured person could not sue a government, even if their injuries were… Read More »
Spotting Signs Of Elder Abuse In Alabama
Elder abuse is one of the most insidious forms of mistreatment, and can take many different forms. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that during the COVID-19 pandemic, roughly 1 of every 5 elders reported some kind of abuse, and it is estimated that only 1 in 24 cases are reported. If you… Read More »
