Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why You Should Not Wait to File a Kentucky Car Accident Claim
If you suffered injuries in a Kentucky car accident because of another driver’s negligence, everything that is happening might divert your attention away from the importance of contacting an attorney as soon as possible and starting the process of filing a claim against the liable driver. It is crucial that if you were injured… Read More »
Understanding How Pain and Suffering Damages Are Calculated in a Kentucky Personal Injury Case
After suffering an injury in an accident because of someone else’s negligence, you will incur medical expenses. If it takes a long time for you to recover from your injury, you may not be able to earn an income. Fortunately, after sustaining an injury in an accident in Kentucky because of someone else’s negligence,… Read More »
The Intent and Mental State Requirement in Criminal Cases
Usually, an act is considered a crime when the person committing it intended to do something that the state legislature or Congress considers wrong. In other words, in most cases, an act is regarded as a crime if the person committing it had criminal intent. Another word for criminal intent is “mens rea,” which… Read More »
Factors That Can Lead To Mistaken Eyewitness Identifications
Eyewitness identifications are crucial in the investigation and prosecution of crimes. Many people believe eyewitness testimony is among the most reliable types of evidence in criminal cases. However, the truth is that eyewitnesses make mistakes, some of which can have devastating consequences. For example, mistaken eyewitness identifications are a leading cause of wrongful convictions…. Read More »
Can I File a Personal Injury Claim if I Have a Pre-existing Injury?
An accident can happen to someone who is completely healthy or someone with a pre-existing condition. If you were involved in an accident in Kentucky because of another party’s negligence with a pre-existing injury, you might be wondering if you can file a personal injury claim and recover compensation. So, are you allowed to… Read More »
Can I File a Claim Against Someone Else Other Than the Drunk Driver?
After getting hit by a drunk driver in Kentucky, you have the right to file a claim against the driver and recover compensation for your injuries and damages. But what if the driver who hit you does not have insurance or if they have insufficient insurance coverage? If you were injured in a drunk-driving-related… Read More »
Your Words Can Hurt Your Criminal Case Even if You Don’t Talk to the Police
You probably already know that after you are arrested and taken into custody, the best thing to do is to invoke your right to remain silent and avoid talking to the police. If you speak to the police in the absence of an attorney, you might end up incriminating yourself. However, even after you… Read More »
5 Questions the Insurance Company May Ask You After a Car Accident
After being involved in a Kentucky car accident because of the negligence of another party, you can expect the at-fault party’s insurance company to contact you soon after the accident. Despite what the negligent party’s insurance company might tell you, you are not under any legal obligation to provide information or answer questions before… Read More »
Kentucky’s Criminal Statute of Limitations
If you have been charged with a crime, it is crucial for you to understand that there is something called the “statute of limitations.” This is a law that prevents the prosecution from charging you with a crime after a specific period of time has passed. If the prosecution charges you with a crime… Read More »
Is It Worth Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney?
If you suffered a severe injury in Kentucky because of another party’s negligence, there are options to help alleviate the financial burden of your injury and some of your stress. Kentucky law allows you to file a claim against the negligent party and recover financial compensation for your injury and damages. If you are… Read More »