Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Experts Believe Camp Lejeune Chemical May Be Fueling Rise Of ‘World’s Fastest Growing Brain Condition’, Parkinson’s Disease
A March, 2023, study from the University of Rochester Medical Center reveals the true dangers of one of the deadly chemicals that contaminated the water at North Carolina Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Trichloroethylene (“TCE”) contaminated Camp Lejeune’s water supply from the 1950’s to the late 1980’s, and, as a consequence, approximately one million… Read More »
Initial Camp Lejeune Lawsuits Filed, Son Of Camp Lejeune Veteran And Wife File Multiple Myeloma Case
Lawsuits under the PACT Act and Camp Lejeune Justice Act are now being filed in court, as Camp Lejeune veterans and their family members seek justice for injuries connected to being exposed by the government to toxic and contaminated drinking water. As the lawsuits are filed and become public, the tragic and sometimes horrific… Read More »
I was Exposed To Toxic And Contaminated Water At Camp Lejeune Years Ago – How Can I Collect Compensation Now?
The good news for Houston veterans and their family members who served or who lived at Camp Lejeune during the early 1950s to late 1980s is that there may be options for recovery under new laws passed for Camp Lejeune toxic water contamination victims. In 2022, the Biden administration signed the PACT Act and… Read More »
What Are Trucking ‘Hours Of Service’ Regulations And Will They Keep Me Safe From 18-Wheeler Truck Accidents In Houston?
There is no doubt that Houston truck drivers face the challenges of an extremely fast-paced and busy work environment every day on the job. Along with loading and unloading cargo, filling out delivery paperwork, coordinating routes and deliveries, and driving all over Texas’ vast roads and highways, truck drivers must stay vigilant and attentive… Read More »
Camp Lejeune In The News – Why Is North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune Such A Hot Topic In Houston?
The recent buzz about North Carolina Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune can be traced back to last year, when President Joe Biden signed the PACT Act and Camp Lejeune Justice Act into law in August. Since that time, news stories, social media advertisements, radio shows, and regular old television spots have been peppered with… Read More »
Think Your Gym Is Safe? Think Again. Recent Gym Sexual Assaults Reveal Dangers Of Working Out Alone
Gym-goers in Houston and throughout the United States are becoming more aware of the dangers of working out alone at the gym. The February, 2023, viral video of a sexual assault in progress of a woman in her apartment complex fitness center shocked and disturbed the nation and made many fitness enthusiasts become aware… Read More »
What Does “No Recovery No Fee” Mean In My Houston 18-Wheeler Truck Accident Case? Am I Really Off The Hook For Lawyer Fees And Costs
When a person is seriously injured in an 18-wheeler truck accident in Houston, due to drunk or distracted driving or for any other reason that is not their own fault, they may wonder what their rights and options are under Texas personal injury laws. An 18-wheeler truck accident can be extremely dangerous, due the… Read More »
Sexual Assault Awareness Month Highlights Importance Of Sexual Assault Forensic Exams
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and people in Houston, and across the country, are learning more about what to do after a sexual assault occurs as a result of grassroots efforts to spread sexual assault awareness. One of those efforts involves educating the public about what to do when a sexual assault… Read More »
Sick And Formerly Served At Camp Lejeune? Here’s What You Need To Know
It is no secret that the United States government exposed approximately one million American veterans and their family members to harmful toxins and contaminants at North Carolina Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. From the early 1950’s to the late 1980’s, the government now acknowledges that harmful chemicals, including trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, benzene, and vinyl chloride,… Read More »
Retired Marines Fight Against Cancer, Kidney Failure, Heart And Blood Conditions, And Other Serious Health Conditions Caused By Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Exposure
Most people in Houston and in the United States have heard about the extremely hazardous water that American veterans and their family members were exposed to at North Carolina Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Most people are now also aware that veterans and their family members who were exposed to the toxic and contaminated… Read More »