Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Shocking Post-Auto Accident Stabbing In West Houston Highlights Unanticipated Dangers Of Auto Accidents
The last thing that a person expects after being involved in an auto accident is that they will further be assaulted by the occupants of other vehicles involved in the crash after the auto accident occurs. Further still, most people would be hard pressed to believe that a loved one assisting them after an… Read More »
Rideshare Accident Highlights Risks Of Using App-Based Rideshare Services
Gone are the days of being limited to using the telephone to call a taxi, or standing on the side of the street to hail one. With the emergence of rideshare apps, using cellphones to easily and conveniently call a rideshare, such as Uber, Lyft, Ola, and many others, has become the typical modus… Read More »
Cruise Ship Injuries Caused By Rough Seas
Accidents can happen on a cruise ship in many different ways, and one situation that causes many accidents every year occurs when a ship travels through rough seas. When you get on a ship you are entrusting the captain and other members of the crew to make decisions that are in your best interest,… Read More »
Houston Woman Falls Overboard An Alaska Cruise
Cruising is back in full swing after the long pause caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And while cruising with family and friends can be a fun, relaxing, and convenient way to travel, just like on any ship traversing the open water, cruise ships can present hazards that travelers should consider, and be actively aware… Read More »
Treatment Of Bone Fractures
Bone fractures are one of the most common types of injuries that a person can sustain in an accident. While many people think that bone fractures are not a serious injury, in reality fractures can severely impact a person’s life and cause significant distress. The experienced personal injury attorneys at the Gilde Law Firm… Read More »
Scaffold And Ladder Accidents
Around 65 percent of all construction workers use scaffolding on the job, and countless others use ladders to operate at elevated heights. Scaffold and ladder accidents are some of the most common causes of injuries and deaths on a construction site, and injured workers deserve to be compensated if this type of incident occurs…. Read More »
Insurance Coverage In A Rideshare Accident
While rideshare companies are one of the most popular methods of transportation, issues can arise about who will pay for damages after an accident. All drivers, whether they are working as a rideshare driver or not, are required by law to hold auto insurance if they get behind the wheel. However, this insurance coverage… Read More »
Different Types Of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is known as a “signature disease” or a signal tumor that is linked to exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma can present as tumors in many different parts of the body, with varying survival rates and treatment options depending on where the disease is found. At the Gilde Law… Read More »
Vehicles That May Rollover In An Accident
Rollover accidents are one of the most uncommon types of vehicle crashes, but they are also one of the deadliest. Studies have found that certain vehicles are more likely to be involved in a rollover accident than others for a variety of reasons. At the Gilde Law Firm, our experienced and knowledgeable Houston auto… Read More »
Common Causes Of Truck Accidents
Large commercial trucks are the most common method of transporting goods in the United States, and thousands of trucks are on the road every day in the Houston area. Unfortunately, this also means that truck accidents are common on the roadway, and there are many reasons why crashes involving these large trucks occur. Truck… Read More »