Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Are Police Results Reliable Evidence In A Columbus Crash Lawsuit? Maybe Not.
Most of the time, a police report is one of the most valuable documents you can get your hands on in an auto accident claim. At least in theory, these documents contain a wealth of information, including Breathalyzer test results, lab reports, detailed photographs from the crash scene, tire marks, speed estimations, and much… Read More »
Minimum Wage Laws For Employees In 2023
Employees in the Columbus area must be paid at least the minimum wage, and they must be paid for time they have worked. It is important for workers in Columbus to know that they have rights concerning minimum wage under both federal and state laws, including the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). It… Read More »
Who Is Liable In A West Virginia Personal Injury Case?
After a serious personal injury in West Virginia, it is important to learn more about your options for seeking financial compensation. Whether you are eligible to file an insurance claim or a personal injury lawsuit, it will be essential to determine liability. Generally speaking, in order to be eligible to file a personal injury… Read More »
Department Of Labor Proposes New Independent Contractor Classification Rule
How can you know for certain whether you have been misclassified as an independent contractor when you should actually be entitled to the rights employees have under state and federal law? There are different tests that employers can use to determine whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor or as an… Read More »
Car Crash Prevention For Teens
Whether your teen is going to be getting their driver’s license soon, or has already gotten their driver’s license in Columbus, it is important to think carefully about teaching your child how to prevent a collision. Given the inexperience of teen drivers, they are involved in a higher volume of crashes compared to other… Read More »
What Are West Virginia’s Car Crash Laws, And How Will They Affect My Injury Lawsuit?
One of the most unique things about our nation is the fact that every state has considerable autonomy when it comes to creating their own laws. West Virginia is no different, and this certainly applies to its laws regarding car accidents. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, you should establish a basic… Read More »
What You Should Know About Child Car Seat Safety
When car accidents occur in the Columbus area and a child is a passenger in one of the vehicles, the child is at risk of sustaining serious or fatal injuries in that collision. Child safety seats are designed to protect kids from severe injuries in the event of a crash, but safety seats are… Read More »
What Type Of Damages Can I Seek After A Motorcycle Crash?
Motorcycle crashes occur much too often in the our area, and they frequently result from the negligence of other drivers. When a motorist behind the wheel of a car or truck follows a motorcyclist too closely or fails to account for blind spots, for example, a motorcyclist can sustain catastrophic injuries in a collision…. Read More »
Steps To Take In A Wage And Hour Claim
Employees in Ohio and West Virginia receive less than the wages they are owed in a variety of circumstances, including in situations where an employer fails to pay the minimum wage or overtime, or fails to pay an employee for working time during rest breaks or off-the-clock hours. Depending upon the circumstances, a wage… Read More »
More than 30 Current & Former Employees Win $665,000 from Settlement of Unpaid Wage Dispute Against Popular West Virginia BBQ Restaurant
The law firms of Brian G. Miller Co., L.P.A. and Barkan, Meizlish, DeRose & Cox, LLP – both based in Columbus, Ohio – are pleased to announce a settlement of $665,000 on behalf of more than 30 plaintiffs in a collective and class action dispute over unpaid wages against the owners of Dee Jays BBQ… Read More »
