Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Steps To Take After A Truck Accident In Knoxville
Any collision with a transport truck is a terrifying experience and will leave chaos, confusion, and devastation in its wake. Accidents involving tractor-trailers are often very complex and there are typically multiple parties that share in liability for the harm that these crashes cause. If you have been involved in a serious truck accident,… Read More »
Are There Caps On Damages In Tennessee Medical Malpractice Cases?
When health care providers make mistakes, the results can be deadly. A negative result from a diagnosis or test does not necessarily constitute medical malpractice. However, when a healthcare professional does not provide the high standard duty of care they owe to a patient, they may be liable for paying any damages that result… Read More »
Were You A Victim Of Medical Malpractice? Here Are Five Signs
When you are sick or injured, you may visit a hospital or your family doctor to receive treatment. You hope the treatment you receive will allow you to make a full recovery, but this does not always happen. When medical malpractice occurs, patients suffer even more harm than the original illness or injury caused… Read More »
What Are The Commercial Arbitration Rules In Tennessee?
If you have a commercial law dispute, there are many legal avenues you can use to resolve it. Litigation, which involves taking the matter to court, is the most time-consuming, expensive, and damaging to businesses. It is for this reason that so many business owners choose arbitration as a means to resolve their dispute…. Read More »
What Is The Statute Of Limitations On Medical Malpractice Claims?
Just like every other state, Tennessee imposes a statute of limitations on medical malpractice claims. This is the amount of time you have to file your claim. If you do not file your claim within this time limit, you will lose any right to file a claim. Once the statute of limitations expires, the… Read More »
Five Things You Should Never Do After A Slip And Fall
After a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you may be eligible to file a claim for financial compensation. Known as damages, this compensation can help offset the financial burden of your medical expenses, lost income, and other losses. These claims are never easy to file, though, and one small mistake could… Read More »
How Long To Resolve A Car Accident Case In Knoxville?
If you have been hurt in a car crash, you may be able to file a claim for compensation. The damages available in a car accident case include your medical expenses, lost income, and more. You likely need this compensation as soon as possible, but the personal injury process can take some time. Most… Read More »
Common Types Of Medical Malpractice In Nursing Homes
As we get older, our medical needs start to change. Long-term care facilities such as nursing homes have a legal obligation to meet the healthcare needs of individuals suffering from a medical condition, but who do not need hospitalization. Sadly, nursing homes do not always meet the proper standard of care. That is, they… Read More »
How To Protect Your Business From Lawsuits
Litigation is rarely good for business. There are few instances when litigation will improve your company’s bottom line. Instead, litigation can bring unwanted attention to your company, take your time and focus away from the business and onto a lawsuit, and may even interrupt business interruptions temporarily, or even permanently. As such, it is… Read More »
How To Resolve A Contract Dispute
Contracts are central to many businesses. You may have contracts with your employees, suppliers, contractors, and even the entity you lease your business space from. Unfortunately, even with the strongest contract in place, a dispute can still arise, and that is very bad for business. In fact, contract disputes are some of the most… Read More »