Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Causes Pedestrian Accidents?
In 2021, the number of fatal pedestrian accidents hit a 40-year high. As outlined below, most of these incidents aren’t “accidents.” People accidentally forget to pay the light bill. They don’t accidentally speed excessively or drive drunk and smack into people who are crossing the street. Traffic calming measures and infrastructure changes, like lower… Read More »
Fatal Rollover Crash In Noble County
Three people were also seriously injured after a Sarahsville woman apparently lost control of her vehicle, rolled over, and smacked into a tree. The crash happened on State Route 146 near Nicholson Road. Investigators state that the 35-year-old driver was taken to Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Cambridge, where she succumbed to her injuries…. Read More »
Officials Try To Put Price Tag On Ohio Train Derailment
Governor Mike DeWine wants Norfolk Southern to pick up the tab for the long-term impacts of the February 3 toxic train derailment inflicted upon the community. Since the accident, officials have said tests showed the air and municipal water were safe and allowed residents to return to their homes after a brief evacuation order…. Read More »
Electronic Evidence In Car Crash Claims
The medical bills alone in a catastrophic (life-threatening) injury case usually exceed $50,000. This figure doesn’t include property damage and other economic losses. It also doesn’t include noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering. Compensation is available for these losses, if a car wreck or other injury proves negligence, or a lack of care,… Read More »
Ohio Government Function & Premises Injury Lawyer
In Ohio, a governmental function is a service or activity that is performed for the benefit of the general public, such as police and fire protection, public schools, and road maintenance. A proprietary function, on the other hand, is a service or activity that is performed for the benefit of a specific group or… Read More »
Ohio Train Derailment: Physical And Emotional Injuries
One witness said that when she looked out the window when a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, “all you saw was the flames.” In addition to that initial impact, over the next several weeks, most victims went to inconclusive doctor visits and were afraid to go outside or drink the water…. Read More »
Evidence In DUI Crash Claims
Despite a decades-long crackdown on drunk drivers, alcohol is still a factor in about a third of the fatal car crashes in Ohio. Alcohol is a depressant and relaxant that clouds personal judgment and impairs motor skills. When people drink at home or in limited social situations, these effects are often pleasant. But when… Read More »
Top Five Injuries In Bicycle Crash Claims
Over the last twenty years, nonfatal bicycle accidents have cost over $200 billion. Most of these costs are medical bills. The serious injuries outlined below often require extensive hospitalization. Then, these victims must usually endure months of painful physical therapy to regain lost function. Ancillary medical costs, like helicopter medevac, cutting-edge prescription drugs, and… Read More »
Fatal Car Crash In Oak Harbor
A commercial truck and a passenger vehicle collided in Ottawa County, killing a 16-year-old girl almost instantly. According to Ohio State Highway Patrol investigators, the girl was driving northbound on Toussaint-Portage Road when she failed to yield for a stop sign and was struck by a commercial truck driving eastbound on SR-163. Both vehicles… Read More »
Vicarious Liability In Truck Crash Claims
Large trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, and sometimes even more due to regulatory waivers granted by authorities. When these trucks are involved in accidents, the injuries sustained by victims can be catastrophic. In fact, the damages can be so high that many negligent drivers don’t have enough insurance to cover them. This… Read More »