Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Should I Take a Breathalyzer Test in Illinois?
At the moment that you’re being asked to submit a breath sample to a law enforcement officer, you don’t really have any good options, especially if you’re drunk. On the one hand, you can refuse to take the breathalyzer test, have your license suspended for 12 months, and still face charges for DUI anyway…. Read More »
Understanding the Right to Remain Silent in Illinois
Do police officers have to tell you, “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law?” This is a common question that clients ask us after they’ve been arrested and charged with a crime. They ask us whether their case can… Read More »
“Am I Being Detained?” – Questions to Ask During Interactions with Law Enforcement
Interacting with law enforcement is no time to fool around. You want to be very intentional with your interactions and ensure that you are not putting yourself in danger. The law is very procedural and very specific. There is a “best way” to handle your interactions with law enforcement. In this article, the Vermilion,… Read More »
Nursing Home Faces Lawsuit After Patient is Found with Maggot-Infested Wound
This case is an indication of just how far nursing home neglect can go. Understaffed facilities provide substandard care to vulnerable patients who cannot voice their own discomfort. In this case, a Charlotte nursing home is facing a lawsuit after a resident’s wound became infested with maggots, prompting her grandson to file a nursing… Read More »
Nursing Home Sued After Deadly Medication Mixup
A South Carolina nursing home will pay $400,000 to the grieving wife of a deceased resident after she filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility in 2022. According to the plaintiff, the staff’s negligence—and a serious mistake in medication dosage—led to her husband’s death. Attorneys for the nursing home agreed to the settlement… Read More »
Family of MIT Cyclist Sues Trucking Company, Driver for Wrongful Death
The grieving family of a Cambridge cyclist who was killed in a collision with a truck last June has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the truck driver and his employer for more than $30 million alleging negligence and wrongful death. The lawsuit, which was filed in Middlesex Superior Court, names Charles P. Blouin… Read More »
Nursing Home Resident Awarded $3.5 Million After Amputation of Right Leg
A Smithton, Illinois nursing home resident recently won a lawsuit in Saint Clair County after losing her right lower leg. In 2022, the 64-year-old lived at Bria of Smithton, a skilled care nursing facility. During her time there, she developed an infection in her right large toe. According to her lawsuit, she alleged the… Read More »
Tracy Morgan Secures $90 Million Settlement After Truck Accident with Walmart Vehicle
Tracy Morgan, renowned stand-up comedian and television actor, was recently involved in a truck accident with a Walmart vehicle which left him critically injured and took the life of his long-time friend Jimmy McNair. According to the lawsuit, the crash was caused by the truck driver who had reportedly been awake for more than… Read More »
Nursing Home Faces Lawsuit After Resident Falls Down Concrete Stairs in Wheelchair
An Iowa nursing home is facing a lawsuit filed by a resident who fell down a flight of concrete stairs while she was seated in a wheelchair. The plaintiff, of Battle Creek, is suing Odebolt specialty care and its owners, Care Initiatives of West Des Moines, for negligence and breach of contract. According to… Read More »
Archer Daniels Midland Sued by Man Severely Injured in Explosion
An Illinois man injured in a 2023 explosion at Archer Daniels Midland’s facility in Decatur, Illinois has filed a lawsuit against the company alleging that the company’s actions “displayed actual intent to harm its employees,” according to a complaint filed in county court on Oct. 15. According to the lawsuit, ADM had a system… Read More »