Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Major Semi-Truck Crash Reported in South Carolina
In January of 2025, multiple sources reported a major crash involving multiple tractor-trailers. Numerous injuries were confirmed. This crash highlights how dangerous the trucking industry has become in South Carolina, and these stories have become all too common. If you were involved in a semi-truck crash in South Carolina, consider a consultation with a… Read More »
Semi-Truck Accident in South Carolina Hospitalizes Children
One of the worst scenarios imaginable in South Carolina is a collision between a school bus and a semi-truck. When children are packed inside school buses with no seat belts, an impact from a speeding semi-truck can be catastrophic. This is exactly what happened in a recent South Carolina trucking accident, and it led… Read More »
Struck by Multiple Vehicles in a South Carolina Motorcycle Crash: What Should I Do?
Impacts from multiple vehicles are relatively common in motorcycle accidents. If you’re recovering from a crash like this, you may be struggling with serious injuries that require expensive treatment. You might wonder who to hold responsible for your crash, especially if more than one vehicle was involved. Alternatively, you might be considering legal action… Read More »
Property Owners Face Scrutiny After String of Shootings Across South Carolina
Over the past week alone, multiple bars, hotels, gas stations, and restaurants in South Carolina have hosted dangerous shootings. Many of these shootings have proven fatal, and the surviving family members are demanding answers. Some of the relevant property owners are releasing apologies on social media, but is this really enough to make families… Read More »
When Do Car Accidents in South Carolina Lead to Wrongful Death Lawsuits?
If you have lost a loved one to a fatal car accident in South Carolina, you might be thinking about a potential wrongful death lawsuit. However, you may not know whether this type of legal action is even possible. Only certain accidents can lead to wrongful death lawsuits, and it helps to review your… Read More »
How Long Does it Take to Get Compensation After a South Carolina Semi-Truck Accident?
For many injured victims, their first priority after a semi-truck crash is obtaining compensation as soon as possible. These individuals often face high medical bills, stacks of missed paychecks, and serious psychological turmoil. “How long does it take to get an injury settlement” is often one of the first things victims ask their semi-truck… Read More »
Can I Get Compensation for a Rotator Cuff Injury After a South Carolina Crash?
At first, you may feel fortunate to have escaped your crash with “only” a torn rotator cuff. After all, car accidents can lead to much more severe injuries – such as brain damage and spinal cord fractures. However, there is no need to “tough it out” after suffering any kind of auto accident injury… Read More »
Multiple Motorcyclists Killed in South Carolina
Over the past few days, multiple motorcyclists have lost their lives in South Carolina. While the details of these specific crashes are not exactly clear, many similar crashes throughout the years have been caused by negligence. If you have lost a family member to a fatal motorcycle crash in South Carolina, you already know… Read More »
South Carolina Crash Highlights the Danger of Getting Out of Your Vehicle
After a collision in South Carolina, your first instinct may be to get out of your vehicle. Sometimes, it is worth listening to this instinct – especially if your vehicle is on fire or sinking into a body of water. In other cases, however, exiting your vehicle could prove extremely dangerous. The extent of… Read More »
How to File a Wrongful Death Claim After a Motorcycle Accident in South Carolina
Motorcycle accidents have a high probability of causing death. As a result, family members of deceased loved ones may need to explore wrongful death lawsuits after motorcycle accidents in South Carolina. But what exactly is a wrongful death claim? How does it work? Is this really worth your time as you face grief, funerals,… Read More »