Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit After a Motorcycle Accident?
Motorcycle accidents are often devastating resulting in catastrophic injuries, significant medical expenses, and trauma from the crash itself. If you were recently injured in a motorcycle crash in Oklahoma, you might be asking yourself whether or not you can or should sue the other driver. By understanding your legal rights and what’s expected of… Read More »
Navigating Insurance Claims in a Tulsa, OK Motorcycle Accident
If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the accident was not your fault, you can file a claim on the other driver’s insurance policy. This means that you will have to deal with insurance companies. It’s important to understand that the insurance company’s insurance adjuster is focused on paying… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents Ticking Up in Oklahoma and Across the U.S.
Motorcycle accidents have been increasing over the past year, according to authorities, and the problem is getting worse. According to a recent article, in the past four months, there have been at least eight serious motorcycle accidents. With those numbers rising, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol wants to raise awareness to help keep everybody safe… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries By the Numbers
It’s no secret that motorcycles are dangerous to operate. This is part of the allure. There’s nothing between you and the open road but whatever clothes you’re wearing. For this reason, injuries related to motorcycle accidents are more prevalent than other vehicles, and the numbers appear to be getting worse every year. Although motorcycles… Read More »
Motorcyclist Wins $15 Million After Being Struck by Corporate SUV
A California motorcyclist recently won a personal injury lawsuit to the tune of $15 million. The motorcyclist was injured in a crash by an SUV that was owned by a major national corporation. According to the lawsuit, the driver of the SUV was driven by an employee of the defendant. He allegedly rear-ended the… Read More »
Tesla Faces Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit After Autopilot Fails
The grieving family of a motorcyclist who was killed in 2022 following a crash with a Tesla Model 3 on Autopilot in Utah has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla and the vehicle’s driver, claiming that the driver assistant software and other safety features are “defective and inadequate.” The 34-year-old decedent died at… Read More »
Family Files Suit After Motorcyclist Is Killed by Illegally Parked Tractor
The grieving family of a South Carolina motorcyclist has filed a lawsuit against multiple parties after the decedent struck a tractor that was illegally parked. According to the lawsuit, on February 19, the 52-year-old decedent was traveling eastbound on Old Sanders Drive in Horry County when he struck the front of the tractor, police… Read More »
Amazon and Trucking Company Named as Defendants in Fatal Crash
Two more accident victims have filed lawsuits after being injured in a crash on I-35 that killed five people and wounded 11 others. The crash occurred on March 13 in North Austin. It caused an 18-car pileup with a semi-truck hauling Amazon products, two truck tractors, two semi-trailers, and 13 passenger cars. The plaintiffs… Read More »
What is the Average Motorcycle Settlement in Oklahoma?
Generally speaking, motorcycle accident settlements are usually higher than your typical car accident settlement amount. This is because motorcycle accidents can easily result in very severe injuries and even death. While wearing safety gear is important, no amount of safety gear can protect a motorcyclist the way the structure of a car can. Injuries… Read More »
Family of Construction Worker Killed by Dump Truck Wins $8.5M in Wrongful Death Settlement
The family of a construction worker who died after being struck by a dump truck in downtown St. Paul, MN will be awarded $8.5 million for their wrongful death lawsuit settlement. The 61-year-old construction worker was killed at a construction site in September of 2022. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of the widow… Read More »
