Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Asbestos Litigation In Houston
There are many people every year in the Houston area who develop mesothelioma and other cancers because of exposure to asbestos. This type of litigation is often difficult given the substantial amount of time that often exists between exposure and the development of these devastating diseases. If you or a loved one wishes to… Read More »
Who May Be Liable In An Aviation Accident?
Aviation accidents can take many forms, including crashes involving large commercial planes, small gliders, helicopters, private jets, and other aviation vehicles. While aviation accidents are less common than other types of vehicle crashes, victims and their loved ones are often left asking about who is responsible for an aviation crash? This question is often… Read More »
Electric Scooter Accidents And Injuries
Electric scooters are gaining popularity as a means of transportation in large metropolitan areas, and Houston is no exception. While electric scooters, or e-scooters, may be a fun way to get around they can also cause serious accidents and injuries. If you or someone that you know has been injured in an electric scooter… Read More »
What Is A Traumatic Brain Injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the head that affects how the brain works, and it is a far more common injury than many people realize. Traumatic brain injury, also known as a concussion, affects hundreds of thousands of people across the United States every year, and the effects can have… Read More »
Types Of Truck Accidents
Trucks are the most common form of transportation for goods across the United States, and every day there are thousands of large, commercial trucks on the roads throughout Texas. With the immense size of a semi-truck compared to other vehicles on the road, when an accident does happen the results are often catastrophic for… Read More »
Reckless Driving Injures Thousands Every Year
Reckless driving is extremely dangerous and sadly injures thousands of people every year throughout Texas as well as across the United States. This type of driving behavior goes beyond negligence and actively puts others on the road in danger of being hurt, or worse. If you or a loved one has been injured by… Read More »
Who Is Responsible For A Rideshare Accident?
One of the most popular ways to travel today is by using a rideshare service. These businesses operate by having private citizens transport customers in their own vehicles from one place to another, and while ridesharing is a convenient way to get around it can cause serious concern about liability when an accident occurs…. Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents On The Rise
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is warning drivers and pedestrians alike as pedestrian injuries and deaths are on the rise across the state. More people than ever are getting out and walking, but sadly drivers do not always look out for people on or near the roadway. When an accident occurs, the results… Read More »
What Causes Plant And Refinery Explosions?
In Texas, oil and gas is one of the state’s biggest industries, with plants and refineries located across the state. It is critically important that plants and refineries are maintained properly, because if not a catastrophic explosion can happen that has the potential to injure or kill anyone close by. At Gilde Law Firm,… Read More »
Understanding Texas Premises Liability
When you visit another person’s property, whether commercial or residential, there is an expectation that the premises is safe for visitors. Unfortunately, not all property owners maintain the safety of their premises, and when hazardous conditions result in an accident the owners may be held liable for any injuries that result. This is known… Read More »