Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
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 »
