Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Evidence Do You Need in a Car Accident Case?
In Texas, a reportable crash occurs every 57 seconds. When a car accident happens, the insurance company needs to determine liability, or who caused the crash. This is done through evidence. Evidence can come in many forms. The evidence that’s available to you will depend on many factors, including the seriousness of the injuries… Read More »
Mechanical Failures That Cause Car Accidents
Accidents occur on Texas roadways every day. Most of these crashes are caused by poor or reckless driving. However, some are caused by mechanical failures. Mechanical failures may be caused by the driver, repair shop, or the manufacturer. The driver may be to blame if they fail to maintain their vehicle and a failure… Read More »
Texas Has High Percentage of Distracted Drivers
Texas roadways can be scary due to large trucks and lots of vehicles on the roadways. Another issue you need to be aware of is distracting driving. That’s because data compiled by insurance company USAA shows that Texas has some of the most distracted drivers in the country. Among all 50 states and the… Read More »
Top Tips to Avoid Car Accidents
When you’re out on the roadway, the goal is the same for all drivers: avoid accidents. You want to get to your destination safely without getting into a crash. This is easier said than done. With so many vehicles on the roadway, it can be hard to avoid an accident. Even if you are… Read More »
Common Injuries From Airbags
Airbags are great safety features in vehicles — until they’re not. Airbags are meant to save lives, and they do most of the time. But there are situations in which they cause more harm than good. Like any product, airbags can malfunction, and when they do, they can cause serious injuries or even fatalities…. Read More »
Bad Faith Insurance: What You Need to Know
We buy car insurance to protect us in the event of an accident. We expect that when a crash does occur, we’ll be able to file a claim and get it resolved quickly. This does not always happen, though. Some insurance companies will engage in behavior known as bad faith insurance. This occurs when… Read More »
Emotional Injuries in a Car Accident
When you think of a serious car accident, you may imagine the physical injuries involved. While broken bones, lacerations, head injuries, and other visible trauma are common, many people overlook the emotional injuries that often occur. After a crash, adrenaline rushes through your body. You may feel fine in the hours and days following… Read More »
Crush Injuries in a Car Accident
Some car crashes are minor fender-benders in which a person escapes unscathed, without any injuries. But then there are severe ones in which a person suffers catastrophic injuries. It’s possible that a person can suffer crush injuries. A crush injury occurs when extreme force or pressure is placed on a body part. This can… Read More »
When Employers Are Liable for Car Accidents
When a UPS truck or construction vehicle collides with your vehicle, it can be a frustrating situation. Any accident can be, for that matter. However, when a company vehicle is involved, you may be able to recover compensation quicker due to vicarious liability. Vicarious liability allows you to pursue a case against not only… Read More »
What to Know About Chain Reaction Crashes
When most car accidents occur, a car hits another car or an object, and that’s it. However, there are situations where that’s not it. Sometimes cars keep crashing into each other, resulting in huge pileups. These are called chain reaction crashes and they usually involve multiple rear-end accidents. They happen due to the force… Read More »
