Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Car Crash Prevention For Teens
Whether your teen is going to be getting their driver’s license soon, or has already gotten their driver’s license in Columbus, it is important to think carefully about teaching your child how to prevent a collision. Given the inexperience of teen drivers, they are involved in a higher volume of crashes compared to other… Read More »
What Are West Virginia’s Car Crash Laws, And How Will They Affect My Injury Lawsuit?
One of the most unique things about our nation is the fact that every state has considerable autonomy when it comes to creating their own laws. West Virginia is no different, and this certainly applies to its laws regarding car accidents. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, you should establish a basic… Read More »
What You Should Know About Child Car Seat Safety
When car accidents occur in the Columbus area and a child is a passenger in one of the vehicles, the child is at risk of sustaining serious or fatal injuries in that collision. Child safety seats are designed to protect kids from severe injuries in the event of a crash, but safety seats are… Read More »
What Type Of Damages Can I Seek After A Motorcycle Crash?
Motorcycle crashes occur much too often in the our area, and they frequently result from the negligence of other drivers. When a motorist behind the wheel of a car or truck follows a motorcyclist too closely or fails to account for blind spots, for example, a motorcyclist can sustain catastrophic injuries in a collision…. Read More »
Steps To Take In A Wage And Hour Claim
Employees in Ohio and West Virginia receive less than the wages they are owed in a variety of circumstances, including in situations where an employer fails to pay the minimum wage or overtime, or fails to pay an employee for working time during rest breaks or off-the-clock hours. Depending upon the circumstances, a wage… Read More »
More than 30 Current & Former Employees Win $665,000 from Settlement of Unpaid Wage Dispute Against Popular West Virginia BBQ Restaurant
The law firms of Brian G. Miller Co., LLC and Barkan, Meizlish, DeRose & Cox, LLP – both based in Columbus, Ohio – are pleased to announce a settlement of $665,000 on behalf of more than 30 plaintiffs in a collective and class action dispute over unpaid wages against the owners of Dee Jays BBQ… Read More »
What Is The Process For An Ohio Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
After a loved one is fatally injured in an accident or because of another party’s wrongdoing, it can be difficult to consider the possibility of moving forward with a lawsuit. Our Columbus wrongful death attorneys know how devastating it can be to lose a loved one and to consider focusing on anything but the… Read More »
What Steps Should I Take After A Pedestrian Collision In Columbus?
Pedestrian accidents in Columbus can result in debilitating and deadly injuries. According to data reported by CBS News, the recent rate of deadly pedestrian collisions has risen in Ohio, including in Columbus. Indeed, as that report indicates, national rates of fatal pedestrian injuries rose by 23 percent. The increase in Ohio was lower at… Read More »
How Can I Seek Compensation After A Car Crash In West Virginia?
Motor vehicle collisions in West Virginia can range from minor collisions with limited property damage to devastating collisions in which vehicle occupants suffer catastrophic and fatal injuries. After a car crash, it can be difficult to know what you need to do in order to seek compensation. Depending upon the details of your case,… Read More »
How Do Hazardous Conditions Affect Personal Injury Cases?
Many kinds of personal injuries result from dangerous or hazardous conditions. Sometimes hazardous conditions can occur on public property, such as highways or parks, but dangerous conditions can also happen on private property, such as in local retail stores or restaurants or in residences. At the same time, hazardous conditions can result from inclement… Read More »
