Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Construction Accident Falls: What To Know
The construction industry is commonly cited as one of the most dangerous areas in which a person can work. Birmingham construction sites pose a variety of risks, and construction workers can suffer debilitating and life-threatening injuries. Much too often, construction workers are killed in preventable accidents on construction sites. Falls are common accidents among… Read More »
How Can I Seek Compensation After A Trucking Accident In Birmingham?
After a serious truck accident happens in the Birmingham area, what can you do in order to seek financial compensation for your injuries? Depending on the circumstances, you may have multiple options that can include filing an insurance claim or filing a truck accident lawsuit against one or more at-fault parties. Our Birmingham trucking… Read More »
Dangerous Toys And Product Liability Lawsuits In Birmingham
It is critical for anyone in Birmingham who is purchasing toys for children to be aware of defects and serious injury risks. While most of us do not often think about the hazards posed by toys, both recalled toys, as well as toys with certain known hazards, can result in serious child injuries. Any… Read More »
What Are The Elements Of A Medical Negligence Claim?
Medical errors that result in patient injuries are devastating. Patients should be able to trust their health care providers with their safety and care, and patients should be able to anticipate that experts in specific medical fields will not make mistakes that will result in debilitating or fatal injuries. Yet medical mistakes do happen,… Read More »
Bed Sores And Nursing Home Negligence: 3 Things To Know
Bed sores are injuries that commonly occur within nursing homes. Although bed sores may not always be an indicator of nursing home abuse or neglect, it is important to know that these injuries frequently result from improper care. When a nursing home fails to provide adequate care to a resident who lacks mobility, bed… Read More »
How Do I Know If I Have A Product Defect Claim?
It can be alarming to learn that a product you own has been recalled and/or caused serious and life-threatening injuries to consumers. If you own a recalled product, or were injured after using a consumer product, how can you know if you have a legitimate product defect claim? The best way to determine if… Read More »
How Does The Federal Tort Claims Act Work?
If you recently suffered an injury in a slip and fall accident, in a car crash, or as a result of medical negligence, you may be looking into your options for filing a personal injury lawsuit in Birmingham. It is important to know that, in some cases, your personal injury might require you to… Read More »
Former Employee of Grandview Hospital Arrested for Sexual Assault of Multiple People
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) In September 2022, Birmingham Police Department (BPD) Special Victims Unit detectives learned that a sexual assault had reportedly occurred at Grandview Hospital. The suspect in the incident was described as an employee of Grandview Hospital. Since then, SVU detectives say they have learned of at least two additional victims, who alleged they… Read More »
What You Should Know About Electrical Injuries On Construction Sites
Construction sites in and around Birmingham pose a variety of risks to construction workers. While most construction accidents can be avoided with appropriate safety measures, such as training and protective equipment, serious and life-threatening injuries continue to occur at construction sites in Alabama. Electrical injuries are particularly common on construction sites, and the U.S…. Read More »
Steps To Take After A Truck Accident
Trucking accidents are often serious, resulting in severe injuries for occupants of passenger vehicles involved in the crash. Much too often, given the weight and size of an 18-wheeler, occupants of smaller passenger vehicles who are involved in a collision with a large truck suffer life-threatening or fatal injuries. After a trucking accident, it… Read More »
