Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Slips And Falls In Grocery Stores
Slips and falls can happen anywhere. They can happen in your home. They can happen outside on a slippery sidewalk or on stairs. Slips and falls can also happen in restaurants and grocery stores. Grocery stores are especially notorious for slips and falls, since there are so many foods, drinks, and other liquids in… Read More »
Can Cosmetic Surgery Lead To Medical Malpractice?
Cosmetic surgery is common in our society, where many people—especially women—want to look their best as they get older. Our bodies may not look the same after childbirth or as we age. We may struggle with wrinkles, cellulite, sagging skin, drooping breasts, or excess fat in the abdominal area. Patients may also desire to… Read More »
Top Work-Related Injuries
Employees often assume that their work environments are safe. They think their supervisors and managers will protect them and keep them free of injuries. While this may be true in some cases, the sad truth is that employees cannot always depend on their employers. Companies are always trying to save time and money, and… Read More »
Liability In Sexual Assault Cases
Liability is a complicated matter in all types of legal cases. Even in cases involving sexual assault, where the perpetrator is caught in the act, there can be other possible parties who are at fault or hold some responsibility for these heinous crimes. This is often surprising to many victims. They do not always… Read More »
Abbott Laboratories Sued For Defective Baby Formula
Parents expect that the baby formula they buy at the store will keep their child healthy, not cause them to become sick. Unfortunately, several powdered infant formulas from Abbott Laboratories have caused several babies to become very ill. Tragically, two of these children have died. Upset parents are now seeking answers and, in some… Read More »
Timeline Of Sexual Assault At Michigan State University
Michigan State University is known as one of the top research universities in the United States. It is also known for its winning sports teams, including football, basketball, and gymnastics. Sadly, the gymnastics team in also known for a sexual abuse scandal. In 2017, Larry Nassar, a team physician at Michigan State University and… Read More »
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: What To Know
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The goal is to increase awareness of sexual assault and encourage community members to prevent it from happening while empowering victims to take action. The Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign works with non-profit organizations to spread the message of awareness and prevention through public events, educational programs, and… Read More »
When Vehicles Hit Animals
Seeing animals on the roadways is a common occurrence in South Carolina and all throughout the country. Deer, squirrels, dogs, cats, birds, and other animals can suddenly run out in front of drivers with absolutely no warning. While you might not really think about the impact of hitting an animal while driving, it can… Read More »
Slips And Falls In The Workplace
Slips and falls are common occurrences in homes, on sidewalks, in parking lots, and on stairs. They can also happen in the workplace. Grocery stores, restaurants, and construction sites are common places for these accidents to occur. A lack of safety training and unsafe conditions can lead to serious injuries in the workplace. Slips… Read More »