Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Negotiate a Fair Settlement With an Insurance Company
Dealing with insurance companies after an accident can be overwhelming, especially when trying to secure the compensation you deserve. Insurance companies are often reluctant to pay as they need to protect their bottom line, which can significantly affect your claim. Understanding your rights and employing the right strategies is essential to negotiating a fair… Read More »
Eligibility for Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits
If you’ve worked and earned a paycheck, you’ve contributed to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), a program meant to replace lost wages if a disability prevents you from working. Whether your condition arises from an injury or illness, these benefits are there to support you when you need them most. Unfortunately, the Social Security… Read More »
Do I Have To Give a Recorded Statement to the Insurance Company After a Car Accident?
Insurance adjusters often contact victims shortly after a car accident, asking for a recorded statement. An insurance adjuster might say they want to understand the accident better or that the statement will help the claims process. One question car accident victims often have is whether they are legally mandated to give a recorded state… Read More »
Recovering Compensation for Emotional Distress in a Kentucky Personal Injury Claim
When someone is involved in an accident in Kentucky because of another party’s negligence, often, they don’t only suffer physical injuries. If you were involved in an accident due to the negligence of someone else, you may have suffered emotional distress in addition to physical injuries. Emotional distress can have profound and long-lasting effects… Read More »
Should I Contact a Lawyer After a Minor Car Accident?
Car accidents are common in the U.S., Kentucky not being an exception. According to statistics, in 2022, the number of police-reported accidents was almost six million. Some of these collisions were minor, resulting only in property damage or minor or no injuries. If you were in a seemingly minor car accident in Kentucky, you… Read More »
How Long Do You Have to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Kentucky?
Slip-and-fall accidents are among the leading types of personal injury cases in the U.S. These accidents account for over one million emergency room visits yearly. Slip-and-fall accidents can result in severe injuries, substantial medical bills, lost income, and significant pain and suffering. If you’ve suffered injuries in a Kentucky slip-and-fall accident because of a… Read More »
Brake Checking Car Accidents in Kentucky
Car accidents are an unfortunate reality in the United States, and Kentucky is no exception. Brake checking is one of the less known causes of car accidents. This dangerous behavior involves the driver in front intentionally slamming on the brakes to shock or “punish” the rear driver. Brake checking can cause accidents that result… Read More »
How To Read a Police Report
If you suffered injuries in a car accident because of another driver’s negligence, you want to gather as much evidence as possible to support your compensation claim. One of the most crucial pieces of evidence to collect after a car accident is a copy of the police report pertaining to your accident. A police… Read More »
What To Do if You Are in an Accident With a Drunk Driver?
Drunk driving accidents are quite common in the United States, Kentucky not being an exception. The NHTSA estimates that approximately 37 people in the U.S. are killed in drunk-driving accidents every day. According to the NHTSA, in 2022 alone, more than 13,500 people died in drunk-driving-related accidents. In Kentucky, hundreds of people are killed… Read More »
Do Not Admit Fault After a Kentucky Car Accident
Car accidents can be confusing and stressful. Because of this stress and confusion, people sometimes make costly mistakes after a car accident. After a Kentucky car accident, you need to stay calm and collected to avoid making mistakes that could adversely affect you. One of the biggest mistakes you want to avoid after a… Read More »