Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Recognize Signs Of Elder Abuse
When you have an elderly parent or relative, it is important to remain attentive and protect against vulnerabilities to many different types of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. It is critical for family members and friends to be aware of risks so that they can stay vigilant for signs of abuse, whether it occurs… Read More »
Sexual Assault And Civil Liability Considerations
Sexual abuse and sexual assault can be devastating. For victims, it can be difficult to return to ordinary life activities including the workplace. Sexual assaults and/or abuse occur more often that one might suspect, involving large percentages of the American population that are affected. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC), about… Read More »
Who May Be Liable For A Truck Accident?
Trucking accidents in and around Birmingham, Alabama can be devastating, especially when a large truck is involved in a collision with a smaller passenger vehicle. Commercial trucks or semi-trucks tend to weigh anywhere from twenty to thirty times as much as a passenger vehicle. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), such… Read More »
How Does Contributory Negligence Affect Trucking Accident Lawsuits?
After a serious trucking accident in or around Birmingham, it is essential for any victim injured in the collision to obtain optimal compensation for their injuries and losses. Generally speaking, a motorist who was injured in a crash caused by a truck driver (or another party associated with the large truck) may be eligible… Read More »
Goldasich, Vick and Fulk Proud to Support Exceptional Foundation Chili Cookoff
The Exceptional Foundation is a nonprofit organization that has spent the past 30 years serving individuals with special needs in and around Birmingham, Alabama. The Exceptional Foundation currently serves over 700 individuals with special needs annually. It provides year-round social and recreational services for individuals ranging in age from 5 to 81. Goldasich, Vick… Read More »
Can I File A Lawsuit After A Construction Accident?
If you were injured in a construction accident in Birmingham, it is critical to begin taking steps to seek financial compensation for your losses. You might already have begun the process of seeking workers’ compensation benefits, but you may have realized that the workers’ compensation system in Alabama can only compensate an injured construction… Read More »
How Do I Know If My Medical Injury Could Result From Negligence?
After you have consulted with a healthcare provider for diagnosis, or have undergone treatment for a medical condition, you should not have to worry about a concealed injury resulting from negligence. However, medical errors can result in serious and even fatal patient injuries. How can you know if your medical injury resulted from medical… Read More »
Motorcyclists Are Changing The Statistics.
In 2019, motorcyclists in Alabama suffered through 1,867 crashes causing 1,213 injuries and 90 fatalities, and these numbers are not getting any better. Alabama now has a goal of zero deaths over a 25-year period. What can you do to help the state reach this goal? What can you do to protect yourself? Ride… Read More »
What Are The Different Types Of Product Liability Cases?
Consumers in and around Birmingham, Alabama should be able to purchase products without worrying about hazardous defects that pose serious personal injury risks. Yet consumer products are recalled with some regularity due to safety defects, and many products cause harm before they are even recalled. When a product intended for consumers causes a serious… Read More »
What You Should Know About Premises Liability Lawsuits
If you are injured on someone else’s property in the Birmingham area, the property owner (or the party renting the property or charged with maintaining the property) may be liable for your injuries. There are many different kinds of accidents and injuries that can give rise to premises liability lawsuits, and it is important… Read More »
