Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Is Elder Fraud?
While no one wants to contemplate the phenomenon much, it is sadly true that people over the age of 65 are at high risk of abuse and exploitation. One particularly insidious form of elder abuse is referred to as elder fraud or elder financial exploitation, where a person either uses deception, force, or the… Read More »
Obtaining Veterans’ Benefits In Alabama
Veterans of the United States Armed Forces devote their time and energy to serving their country, only for many of them to return with serious long-term injuries and conditions. However, obtaining the benefits most veterans are entitled to can be a bureaucratic nightmare. The time it can take to get one’s application for benefits… Read More »
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 »
