This settlement made a huge difference for a family in need. The lives of Karter Thompson,* her brother and sisters, and her parents were changed forever by a vehicle-on-pedestrian accident. Karter was jogging through a crosswalk on her high school’s campus when a student driver sped past several moving buses,…
Navigating the legal system after an injury caused by someone else can feel confusing and overwhelming. If you don’t understand which statute of limitations applies to your case, you may lose your right to seek compensation from the at-fault party. Butler Kahn can help. Our personal injury attorneys can walk…
Our law firm was thrilled with the talent, creativity, and dedication we saw from our 2023 scholarship award applicants. We received thoughtful entries from high school, college, and graduate students nationwide. The attorneys of Butler Kahn asked students to provide a video responding to the following question: “How do YOU…
While you are not required to have a lawyer helping you with your wrongful death case, it can be much more difficult to secure justice and fair compensation for your loss without one. A lawyer can cut through the red tape, negotiate with insurers on your behalf, and provide useful…
Motorcyclists are more likely to be hurt or even killed in traffic accidents than other road users because motorcycles don’t have the same protections as a car. Some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents are: Speeding Distracted driving Intoxicated driving Unsafe left turns Merging without looking Inexperience Dangerous…
Butler Kahn recently got a $1,000,000 policy limits settlement in a wrongful death, negligent security case arising from a shooting. Where someone is hurt or killed by a criminal act at a business, the business can be held responsible where the danger from criminal activity is known or should have…
Motorcycle accidents can cause riders a wide range of injuries due to their lack of crash protection. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), lower-extremity injuries are the most common injuries motorcycle riders sustain. These injuries include damage to the ligaments, tendons, muscles, or broken bones in the…
If you were involved in a car crash while pregnant, it’s natural to worry about your health and the safety of your unborn child. You could have the right to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses if you or your baby suffered injuries in a car…
