Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Are Damages in a Personal Injury Case?
When a person or entity is responsible for someone else’s injuries — whether nonfatal or fatal — it may be possible for the injured person or for their personal representative to file a claim in order to seek what is known as “damages.” While this term might not be familiar to you if you… Read More »
Types of Useful Evidence in a Car Crash Case
After any type of motor vehicle crash in the Richmond area, it will be important to obtain evidence that may be useful to you when you seek compensation later on. In the immediate aftermath of a collision, anyone who has been injured can feel disoriented, such that gathering evidence may be difficult. Further, some… Read More »
Timelines to Consider in Personal Injury Claims
After a serious injury results from another party’s negligence, timing can be critical. The amount of time from the injury to seeking medical care can be the difference between an injury that is ultimately treatable and one from which a person cannot fully recover. The length of time that passes between the date of… Read More »
Teen Driver Collisions and Summer Road Safety
Motor vehicle collisions have risen generally over the last several years, and some types of crashes have occurred with more frequency than others. According to a recent article in MarketWatch, teen driving accidents have increased sharply in number since 2020, and it is particularly important to pay attention to risks of teen driving collisions… Read More »
Pedestrian Deaths After Dark: What to Consider
Pedestrian accidents and injuries tend to occur more frequently in urban areas, and research has long shown that motor vehicle collisions in which pedestrians are injured tend to increase when the clocks fall back in the autumn for daylight saving time and more people are walking at darker rush hours. Yet a recent report… Read More »
Common Myths About Motorcycle Crashes
Motorcycles are particularly popular vehicles during warmer months in the Richmond area, and many motorcyclists enjoy riding for pleasure and recreation, as well as for transportation. Ter as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) underscores, “motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes.” To be sure, motorcyclists do not make up… Read More »
SUVs and Child Pedestrian Accidents
In recent years, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have become some of the most popular vehicles on the roads in and around Richmond, and throughout the country. According to an article in The Week, SUVs originally were developed following the popularity of the US Jeep Cherokee in the mid-1970s, and throughout that decade and into… Read More »
What Are Loss of Limb Injuries in Accidents?
Severe accidents of various types can result in devastating injuries — some can ultimately heal, while others may cause permanent disabilities. Injuries like spinal cord injuries (SCIs), traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and amputations can all result in permanent disabilities that not only can be life-altering in terms of a person’s physical abilities but can… Read More »
How University of Virginia Engineers Could Reduce Traffic Injuries in Richmond
Motor vehicle collisions can result in severe and deadly injuries for a variety of parties involved in the crash, including the driver, other vehicle occupants, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. While cities like Richmond have taken steps to implement Vision Zero plans that aim to eradicate roadway deaths, vehicle occupants and pedestrians continue to sustain… Read More »
What is Contributory Negligence in Virginia?
When another party’s negligence or intentional act results in a serious accident that causes harm to another person, the injured party often does — and should — consider options for seeking compensation to cover damages and losses associated with the injury. In motor vehicle crashes such as car accidents and pedestrian collisions, it may… Read More »