Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Elder Abuse And Hospice Fraud: What You Should Know
Elder abuse in Birmingham can take many different forms at nursing homes and assisted-living facilities, from intentional physical or psychological abuse to passive neglect that results in injuries like bed sores or broken bones due to slips and falls. While we do not often think about hospice fraud as a form of elder abuse,… Read More »
Who May Be Responsible For Medical Malpractice?
If you suffer harm because a health care provider behaves negligently during the course of your medical care, what type(s) of professionals might be responsible for medical malpractice? In considering this general question, you may be wondering what types of health care providers might be at fault for an injury that occurs while seeking… Read More »
Product Safety Recalls
If you are concerned about injury caused by a potentially defective product, it is important to be aware of products that are often subject to safety recalls. While it is impossible to predict with certainty what types of products may be subject to a recall, you can learn about commonly recalled products and how… Read More »
Goldasich, Vick & Fulk Proud Co-Sponsors of Reception at Birmingham Civil Rights Institute for AIEG
Last week our firm (4/28) was proud to co-sponsor a reception at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute for AIEG. The sponsored speaker was Fred Gray Sr., a nationally recognized attorney in Civil Rights Movement and former attorney to numerous civil rights icons, including Martin Luther King, Jr and Rosa Parks. The reception was reception… Read More »
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 »
