Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Wrongful Death In Alabama
Losing a loved one is one of the worst experiences most people can imagine – but for some it happens completely out of the blue. Even worse, it can sometimes happen due to the negligent conduct of another person. This situation is referred to as wrongful death, and in certain situations, the surviving family… Read More »
Trucker Awarded Damages After Employer Fails To Show Up For Court
In February 2024, a Coffee County truck driver was awarded $12 million in damages after a trucking company failed to respond to his suit. The lawsuit alleged negligence on the part of the trucking company, and the trucker sought actual damages of $6 million. However, the court awarded another $6 million in punitive damages… Read More »
Recovering For Burn Injuries In Alabama
One of the most potentially damaging injuries one can suffer is a serious burn injury, since its long-term effects can be both physical and psychological if the harm is significant enough. Burns are common on-the-job injuries, especially in more physically demanding industries, but can occur anywhere. The most severe burns can leave a person… Read More »
The Aftermath Of Sexual Abuse In Alabama
Sexual crimes are some of the most serious that a person can commit. It is unfortunately common for victims to feel frightened or overwhelmed, thinking that no one will believe them or help them. These types of offenses are underreported for that reason, but with the right legal assistance on your side, all hope… Read More »
Alabama’s Medical Malpractice Statute Of Limitations Is Very Brief
It can be difficult to realize that you have been the victim of medical malpractice, but if you come to that conclusion, it is crucial that you act as quickly as possible. Alabama, and all other U.S. states, have what are known as statutes of limitations, which set specific time limits in which a… Read More »
Alabama Truck Accidents Can Be Deadly
In 2021, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported approximately 5,900 accidents involving large trucks and buses, with a 17 percent rise in fatal crashes. Because of their size, it is more common for accidents involving large trucks to cause serious injury or even death even when no negligence is involved in the… Read More »
An Overview Of The Federal Tort Claims Act
The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) is a law passed in 1946 that allows private parties who are injured by a person acting on behalf of the United States (that is, federal workers) to file suit against the U.S. and the relevant agency. The reason this law is important is that historically, the average… Read More »
Product Liability Cases In Alabama
Product liability is a legal doctrine that aims to hold product developers, manufacturers and sellers liable if a dangerous product makes it to the public. People injured by defective products have the right to seek compensation for what they have been through, but it can sometimes be difficult to determine the nature of the… Read More »
When Is An Alabama Property Owner Liable For Premises Liability?
People visit other people all the time, and in most situations, nothing out of the ordinary occurs. However, sometimes an injury or even a fatality may happen while a person is on someone else’s land, or inside someone else’s home or business. When this happens, an area of law called premises liability will govern… Read More »
Have You Been Injured In An Alabama Construction Accident?
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as reported by USA Today, estimates that the construction industry has the 17th highest rate of on-the-job fatalities in the country. While the rate of non-fatal injury is significantly lower, it is still unsurprising that the casualty rate is so high, given the nature of the… Read More »
