Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can You Be Compensated for Emotional Distress in a Personal Injury Claim?
Injury accidents can cause a victim to suffer several losses. The cost of medical treatment for physical injuries and pain, repairing property damages, missing wages from being unable to work, and more. They can also cause an incredible amount of emotional distress. And, when assessing a personal injury event and the totality of damages… Read More »
What is a Catastrophic Injury?
When you suffer physical bodily harm after an accident, the extent of the harm you sustained could be mild, severe, or catastrophic. Catastrophic injuries or illnesses are the most serious, have considerable adverse impacts on one’s life, and may need the most medical treatments and interventions. These injuries are typically debilitating and can take… Read More »
Bicycle Traffic Laws in Oregon
Bicycle rides can be enjoyable, but they can also be dangerous, especially when riding around cars. It is imperative that bicyclists are aware of how to drive near cars and that drivers of automobiles remain undistracted and aware of their surroundings so they can spot a cyclist on the road. Together, bicyclists and drivers… Read More »
Safe Bicycle Riding Tips in Oregon
If you are ready to go out on a beautiful (or even rainy!) day to ride your bicycle, then there are some things you should do beforehand to stay safe. Because the best ride is one that does not end with an accident or any physical bodily harm. In this article, the Oregon bicycle… Read More »
How Negligence is Proven in a Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury claims are the means by which an injured person can pursue financial compensation for the losses they suffered in an unintentional injury event. Though, it is important to note that just because you or a loved one was injured in an accident, that does not always guarantee that you will have a… Read More »
What is Distracted Driving?
Every day in the United States, nine people will die in car accidents where a distracted driver has been reported to be involved, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC also cites 3,142 deaths from distracted drivers in 2019 alone. Distracted drivers are a very real problem and a safety… Read More »
Most Common Damages Personal Injury Claims Can Recover
Filing a personal injury claim is typically done to recover financial compensation for a victim’s losses. While the value of a personal injury claim can vary between victims, the types of damages that are calculated are usually similar. If you were injured in an unintentional injury accident, it might be possible to file a… Read More »
Why Would Your Injury Lawsuit Need an Expert Witness?
If another party injured you in an unintentional injury accident in Oregon, you may be able to file a claim against them for financial compensation. To be successful, you must prove that they were negligent in their actions, and to get the most from your claim, you must also show the extent of your… Read More »
How Are Spinal Cord Injuries Diagnosed?
The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center indicates that approximately 12,000 new spinal cord injury cases throughout the United States are reported annually. In 2010 there were a quarter of a million Americans who had a spinal cord injury. Anyone can suffer a spinal cord injury due mainly to the fact that this type… Read More »
Advantages and Disadvantages of Settling a Personal Injury Claim And Going to Court
You have been injured in an accident caused by another party’s careless and negligent actions. You meet with an attorney that advises you on filing a personal injury claim. It is never known how the claims process will work out, but the ultimate goal is to secure the total amount of compensation necessary to… Read More »