Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Burns From Car Accidents
Car accidents are often minor but some can be serious events resulting in a wide range of injuries. While broken bones and whiplash are common, car accident victims can also suffer burns. The impact of a crash can cause a fire, and contact can cause a third-degree burn. Without a fire, the impact of… Read More »
Semi Trucks and Jackknifing
Truck accidents can happen in a number of ways and result in a number of outcomes. One of the most common types of truck accidents involves a jackknife. Trucks jackknife when the front vehicle skids but the trailer attached to the truck does not stop. This causes the trailer to push the front of… Read More »
Long-Term Effects of Concussions
Car accidents can cause serious injuries. In an instant, the impact of a crash could cause you to be thrown around a vehicle. You could hit your knees on the dashboard or suffer whiplash. Some people hit their heads on dashboards, steering wheels, and windows, causing serious injuries such as concussions. A concussion is… Read More »
What to Know About Highway Accidents
A car accident can happen at any time, but they can be particularly scary when they occur on the highway. Highways are often jam-packed with cars, trucks, and motorcycles traveling at speeds exceeding 65 miles per hour. Due to the high speeds involved, an accident can be serious, life-threatening, and even fatal. You may… Read More »
Driving With an Older Driver
People are living longer nowadays, which means the number of seniors (those over age 65) is the highest it has ever been. While this is great in many ways, it’s also concerning because senses tend to decrease as we age. People are not able to see or hear as well. Mobility is also an… Read More »
Driving While Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs
When people think of driving under the influence, they tend to think of alcohol use. However, intoxication can also come about in the form of using drugs – even prescription drugs. Even if the drugs you are using are legal, you could still become “buzzed.” You may notice that some medications warm you not… Read More »
Hitting a Curb: Accidents and Damage
Most of us have accidentally hit a curb while driving. You might have run your tires into a street curb or the edge of a sidewalk while turning or parking. It may seem minimal, but it’s often not. Hitting a curb is no minor event. You can actually be quite damaging. You could suffer… Read More »
Why You Need to Wear Your Seatbelt
What is the first thing you do when you get into a vehicle? Hopefully you answered “buckle your seatbelt.” Your seatbelt is one of the most important safety features in your car or truck. Seatbelts are designed to prevent serious injuries and even save lives. Even if your vehicle has air bags, they are… Read More »
How Inexperience Contributes to Motorcycle Accidents
Riding a motorcycle is much different than driving a car. With a motorcycle, you are out in the open with ultimate freedom. Riding a motorcycle connects you with your surroundings and all of your senses in a way that driving a car just can’t match. However, many people don’t seem to understand that riding… Read More »
Why Are Semi Truck Accidents So Complex?
Getting into an accident with a passenger vehicle is complicated enough. There are many things to handle, such as informing your insurance company, getting the damage fixed, getting a rental car, and other logistics. A semi truck crash is even more complex. These vehicles can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, so the outcome… Read More »
