Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Medical Malpractice VS Bad Medical Outcomes
Medical malpractice claims are notoriously difficult to win for patients when they go to trial. One of the biggest challenges for patients is proving that malpractice happened and not just a bad outcome because where a legal action is concerned, there is a difference between the two. Still, medical malpractice lawsuits are pretty common… Read More »
Obtaining Compensation After a Drunk-Driving Crash in Oregon
Drunk driving is illegal, and it is also unacceptable. Every day, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that as many as 37 people die in the United States due to a drunk-driving crash. In other words, every day, 37 people needlessly lose their lives in drunk-driving crashes, which are entirely preventable. If a… Read More »
Oregon Drunk Driving Crash Statistics
Across the country, drunk driving is a serious public health issue. Despite the many taxi and rideshare services, the presence of public transportation, and people generally having a cell phone handy most of the time to call a designated driver, people still choose to drive drunk. This decision can come with very serious consequences… Read More »
Top 6 Ways Logging Truck Accident Happen
Oregonians know that it is not uncommon to drive by large logging trucks. This is because the logging industry is active and thriving in Oregon. In 2024, Oregon had the most lumber production than any other state in the nation. To operate a logging truck and trailer, it is necessary that a driver have… Read More »
What is Attorney-Client Privilege?
Suppose you have been accused of a criminal act or were hurt in an injury accident. In that case, you may have called an attorney to help defend yourself from criminal charges or to pursue financial compensation for your damages. Your attorney aims to represent you to the best of their ability and secure… Read More »
How to Obtain Compensation For a Back Injury
Many people suffer from some back pain that is constant and persistent, so much so that the pain can lead to complications like disablement. Your back is composed of bones, muscles, and other soft tissues that extend from high up in your neck and all the way down to your pelvis. Any part of… Read More »
Top 3 Reasons Why Head-On Collisions Happen
Car accidents can be scary. They are usually never planned, and they typically come as a shock. However, in some situations, one may experience the horror of knowing they will be in a car accident just seconds before a crash happens. Head-on collisions can be one of these situations. A head-on collision happens when… Read More »
The Four Different Types of Burn Injuries
Suffering a burn injury can be extremely traumatic and life-altering, depending on how extensive the damage is. Recovering from a catastrophic burn injury can be a difficult task, be painful, and take a long time. It may be impossible to fully recover and regain mobility and function, but it could also be that you… Read More »
Most Dangerous Roads for Bicyclists in Portland
Oregonians, by and large, love being active and outside. This includes bicycling. But for those bicycle enthusiasts in Southeast Portland, the terrain is quite dangerous. When compared to other parts of the city, SE Portland has a higher density of bicycle accidents. In fact, out of all the perilous streets throughout Portland that bicyclists… Read More »
What is a Wrongful Death Suit?
It is not uncommon for wrongful death suits and criminal cases to intertwine when a victim is killed. Indeed, in some situations, there is overlap, where a criminal act was committed that led to a death, and coincidingly, the loved ones of the deceased act on their own to sue the alleged assailant. However,… Read More »