Author Archives: Jay Butchko
South Carolina Man Accused of Recording Child Sex Crimes
A South Carolina man is facing serious charges after investigators discovered evidence that he recorded and possessed illegal sexual content involving a minor. The 33-year-old man from Saluda will spend 40 years in prison after he admitted to molesting and filming sexually explicit videos of a young girl. The investigation into these charges began… Read More »
Trader Joe’s Rice Recall Hits South Carolina, 42 Other States
The food we eat can become contaminated with foreign objects such as glass. Biting into glass and other objects can cause injuries and infections. This situation has led to a recall of a popular Trader Joe’s product. The popular grocery store has recalled nearly 10 million pounds of Vegetable Fried Rice from stores across… Read More »
What to Know About AI-Powered Slip, Trip, and Fall Detection
Slip, trip, and fall incidents are among the most common causes of injuries in workplaces, often leading to costly insurance claims and legal disputes. In 2024 alone, these incidents caused more than 450,000 injuries requiring days away from work. For retailers, grocers, restaurants, and other customer-facing businesses, there is a lot at stake. For… Read More »
1 Killed After Car hits Guardrail on I-77
Sports cars are meant to go fast, but the driver still needs to be in control at all times. Loss of control can lead to serious accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Sadly, this was recently the case in South Carolina. A car collided with a guardrail, killing the driver. The fatal accident occurred on the… Read More »
Man’s Foot Amputation Caused by Contaminated and Defective Products Leads to Lawsuit
We expect the products we buy in a store or online are safe for their intended use. Nobody expects serious medical conditions to occur due to regular use, especially an amputation. Unfortunately, this was the case for a South Carolina man. The man and his wife recently filed a product liability lawsuit in the… Read More »
2 Killed in Head-on Crash on Interstate 77
Motorists may drive in the wrong direction on purpose or by mistake, but in any case, it is dangerous. Tragically, a recent wrong-way crash in Richland County has led to two fatalities. The accident occurred on the morning of Easter Sunday on a stretch of Interstate 77 in Richland County. A Toyota SUV was… Read More »
SC Caregivers Arrested After Neglect Leads to Death
Nursing home abuse and neglect is rampant in South Carolina. A recent case proves this point. Two North Charleston caregivers have been arrested following a state investigation that found their alleged neglect led to the death of a vulnerable adult at a local care facility they operated. The couple, a 58-year-old woman and a… Read More »
Rehab Facility Facing Multiple Complaints
We want the best care possible for our aging loved ones, but good care is hard to find. Many nursing homes and care facilities have complaints against them for abuse and neglect. Newly released state records reveal a series of complaints over several years against a rehabilitation facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. Allegations… Read More »
Nursing Home Lawsuits Surge Amid Neglect and Profit Concerns
Many people assume their loved ones are getting the best possible care in nursing homes, but sadly oftentimes the opposite is true. In South Carolina, nursing home abuse and neglect have been issues for decades, and the problem is only getting worse. Nursing home abuse lawsuits have surged 30% since 2020, with the COVID-19… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed in Crash in Richland County
Being a pedestrian can be scary, especially in the late night and early morning hours, when darkness means that visibility is reduced. This makes it harder for drivers to see what is in the road, including pedestrians crossing the street. Sadly, a pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Two Notch… Read More »