Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can You Sue After Hitting a Utility Pole in Columbus?
Utility poles are responsible for more auto deaths than many realize. Likewise, they can break causing exposure to injuries from electrical lines. According to the Department of Transportation, almost 1000 deaths were primarily caused by utility poles between 2016 and 2018. Vehicles in Columbus crash into utility poles each year, and these accidents can… Read More »
Critical Injuries and Deaths Reported After String of Columbus Crashes
Within the space of about five days, numerous victims have suffered critical injuries in Columbus crashes – while others have lost their lives. In at least one case, the negligent driver responsible fled the scene. If you find yourself in this situation, you might be wondering how to pursue compensation for medical expenses, missed… Read More »
Another School Crash Leaves Six Dead and Scores Injured in Columbus
Teen students and their parents were heading toward a band performance in November of 2023 when they crashed in a five-vehicle wreck on I-70. Six people lost their lives, including three students, two parents, and a teacher. Although every fatal crash is difficult to accept, it often can be more difficult when children are… Read More »
Two Motorcycle Wrecks Highlight Safety Concerns in Columbus
Motorcyclists experience a number of unique hazards, and several recent crashes highlight safety concerns for these motorists in Ohio. Some of the hazards associated with motorcycles are obvious – such as the lack of protection from the elements. Other hazards are less obvious – such as hazards posed by high winds. Whatever the case… Read More »
Five Dead After Semi-Truck Spills Toxic Materials
Most people are totally unaware that many semi-trucks carry highly toxic, explosive, or even radioactive materials on a daily basis. The next time you drive past a semi-truck, you might be dangerously close to a substance that could kill you if it spills. It only takes a small mistake for a semi-truck to roll… Read More »
Hazardous Materials Carried by Semi-Trucks in West Virginia
Semi-trucks in West Virginia may carry a wide range of hazardous materials. These include explosives, corrosive chemicals, toxic sludge, flammable liquids, and even radioactive waste. That semi-truck you see barreling down the highway might be carrying materials that could cause havoc if they spilled. Sometimes, the cargo is capable of causing more injuries and… Read More »
17-Year-Old from West Virginia Ends Life with Amazon Suicide Kit – Parents are Still Seeking Justice
Amazon has faced numerous lawsuits over the years for a wide variety of reasons. But no matter what happens, the tech company tends to dodge liability with its age-old “shopping mall” defense. In this defense, Amazon claims that it is not a direct seller – but merely a “platform” from which third-parties can distribute… Read More »
My Loved One Died in an Ohio Nursing Home. Can I Sue?
The pandemic highlighted serious concerns over nursing homes across the nation, and Ohio certainly isn’t any exception. Family members are finding out that their elderly loved ones are being seriously mistreated, and in many cases they’re suffering terrible injuries. The worst incidents involve deaths that could have been prevented, and these issues are more… Read More »
Yet Another Train Crashes in Ohio – This Time in Cleveland
Train crashes are getting seriously out of hand in Ohio. First we saw a major derailment in East Palestine that caused an environmental and health catastrophe. On March 7th, a second train accident was reported – this time in Cleveland. At least one fatality has been reported, and serious questions are now being raised… Read More »
Who Gets Settlement Money When Injured Workers Die in Ohio?
When injuries or deaths occur at Ohio workplaces, the victims deserve compensation. The most deserving individuals are of course the workers themselves, but unfortunately many of these workers pass away before they can receive the money. So what happens next? Who receives settlement funds if the victims have already passed away? The answer is… Read More »
