Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Legal Options In Fort Bend County Dog Bite Injury Matters
Since 2012, the average homeowners insurance dog bite settlement payment has increased 44 percent. In just these few short years, medical bills have increased, and, perhaps more importantly, doctors know how to treat the physical and emotional injuries that most dog bites cause. The physical wounds include head injuries and other wounds which are… Read More »
Legal Options In Hit-And-Run Cases
These victims rarely get justice in criminal court. Law enforcement investigators solve fewer than 10 percent of the hit-and-run cases in Greater Houston. Most of the solved cases involve defendants who voluntarily came forward and confessed or defendants who were detained at the scene under Texas’ liberal citizens arrest law. Generally, investigators simply have… Read More »
2 Construction Workers Injured After Falling In Trench
Construction is a dangerous industry, with accidents happening often. That’s because construction sites have many elements, such as heights, electricity, machinery, tools, and heavy materials, all which can cause serious injuries. Two men were injured in a construction accident in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston. The accident occurred on the afternoon of October 17… Read More »
Toddler Killed After Being Run Over By Mother’s Boyfriend
Drivers need to be careful of children when backing up. Unfortunately, many young children have been seriously injured or killed by parents reversing their cars in their driveways and not seeing the child behind them. A 1-year-old toddler died after her mother’s boyfriend ran over her in his truck while he was backing up…. Read More »
The Nuts And Bolts Of An Older Adult Slip And Fall Claim In Texas
Overall, falls are the leading cause of ER visits in the Lone Star State. Individuals over 65 are especially at risk for serious falls. About three million older adults need hospital treatment for falls every year. Most of these incidents happen in a nursing home or another place away from home. In these situations,… Read More »
Possible Damages In A Houston Car Accident
Car accidents happen every day. While many are minor fender benders that cause little damage and no injuries, there are also a lot of crashes that cause significant injuries. Car accident injuries can range from bruises and whiplash to broken bones, brain damage, paralysis, amputation, and even death. When a negligent party has caused… Read More »
High-Speed Police Chase Kills One, Injures One
A man who was reportedly driving a stolen Honda Accord was impaled on a metal fence after a reckless police chase. Investigators say that, at some point, the Honda careened off the road and slammed into a fence on the commercial side of Hirsch Road, near the Langley Road intersection in the East Little… Read More »
Patient Abused At Texas City Nursing Home
Houston residents must often rely on nursing homes to care for their loved ones when they age and develop physical or mental disabilities. These facilities are expensive, so people often think they are getting high-quality care. In some cases, patients get neglected or even abused, causing them severe injuries. A nursing home resident was… Read More »
How To Win A Slip And Fall Case
A person slipping and falling is often met with laughs from bystanders, as witnessed by TV shows such as “America’s Funniest Home Videos.” However, slips and falls are rarely funny for the victim. While many people are able to quickly get back up and resume life as if nothing happened, that’s not the typical… Read More »
Causes Of Truck Accidents
Missouri City is near two large interstates: Interstate 10 and Interstate 45. These two roadways are known for semi truck activity. When there are a lot of these big trucks on the road, accidents are bound to happen. Semi trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. This is about 20 times the size… Read More »