Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
A criminal conviction can have serious consequences. The direct consequences of a criminal conviction are obvious. They include things like jail time, fines, and probation time. What is not obvious are the indirect consequences of a criminal conviction. The indirect consequences of a criminal conviction are referred to as collateral consequences, and it is… Read More »
Driving Too Slowly Can Be Dangerous
Often, when people think about the most dangerous driving habits, speeding tops their list. Indeed, speeding is a dangerous habit, and this habit is to blame for a lot of deaths. According to the NHTSA, speeding is a factor in about one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities. In 2021 alone, the NHTSA estimates that… Read More »
Hung Jury: What Is It and What Happens Next?
Criminal defendants have the right to have their criminal cases heard by a jury. According to Kentucky Statutes 29A.270, criminal defendants in Kentucky have a right to a jury trial in all criminal prosecutions. According to the law, a criminal defendant can request a jury trial at any time prior to the time their… Read More »
PTSD After a Kentucky Car Accident
A car accident can cause lifelong physical injuries and psychological effects. And contrary to what many people think, the psychological effects of a car accident can be just as damaging as physical injuries. One type of emotional injury you can suffer in a Kentucky car accident is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If you develop… Read More »