Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Sexual Assault Against Disabled Or Impaired Victims
Sexual assault is one of the most vicious criminal offenses one can perpetrate, because unlike homicide, the victim survives the assault, and must live with the memory of violation. This is even more true when the victim is disabled or temporarily impaired, because they usually can neither consent nor defend themselves from attack. If… Read More »
Alabama Construction Injuries Can Cause Life-Long Harm
Workplace injuries are an unfortunate fact of life, but if a person works in construction, their chances of being injured on the job are significantly higher than in most other industries. Falls, burns, and the like can cause anything from minor bruises to death, and if you are injured on a construction site, it… Read More »
Premises Liability Law Can Protect You
As the weather cools and summer ends, it means the start of autumn, which carries its own delights. From Halloween parties to other, less wholesome pursuits, it is important to protect yourself when visiting premises with which you are unfamiliar. If you find yourself on someone else’s property, the law of premises liability can… Read More »
Misdiagnosis, Delayed Diagnosis, And Alabama Medical Malpractice
When a person goes to the doctor looking for answers about their health, they expect the doctor to do everything possible to get the information they seek. Most of the time, this is what happens – but medical professionals are human, and unfortunately, they make mistakes. When the mistake is in diagnosis, it can… Read More »
Accidents In Alabama Highway Construction Zones
Data from the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) estimates that in the most recent available data year (2022), there were approximately 820 fatal accidents in U.S. roadway construction zones. This is a slight downturn from the year before, but they are still unfortunately common on Alabama’s roadways. Work zones can be chaotic, with workers on… Read More »
Construction: One Of The Deadliest U.S. Industries
The majority of workers can rest easy, knowing that their workplace is as safe as humans can make it. Construction workers, however, face a different reality, simply because the nature of the industry is hazardous. Employers must, regardless, do their best in providing a workplace as safe as possible. A failure to do so… Read More »
What Constitutes Elder Abuse In Alabama?
For many people, elders are valued members of the family, whether they reside in their own home or in assisted living or a nursing home. The idea of anyone doing harm to them is abhorrent, but sadly, it can happen, particularly in long-term care facilities. It can sometimes be readily apparent, but sometimes it… Read More »
What Duty Do I Owe To A Trespasser In Alabama?
Both common law and Alabama statutory law impose a duty on landowners and business owners. These people who are in positions of relative power are required to exercise a ‘reasonable’ level of care toward the people who visit their property, but what constitutes ‘reasonable’ care varies depending on the status of the visitor. The… Read More »
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 »
