Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Older Drivers in New Jersey Should Know About Driving Laws
Individuals aged 65 and over are a key demographic in the United States, and their numbers are growing. According to the National Safety Council, there was a 29% increase in older adults, and car accident data seems to follow this upward trend. Older adults losing their lives in deadly automobile accidents has been going… Read More »
Medical Misdiagnosis Can Be Deadly
It is common to think that medical malpractice is only doctors operating on the wrong body part or leaving surgical equipment inside a patient’s body. While these are examples of medical negligence that do happen much more than most of the public knows, many forms of medical errors constitute medical malpractice. Misdiagnosing a patient’s… Read More »
New Jersey Speed Limits
Speeding is a leading cause of car accidents throughout the United States even though speeding car accidents are preventable. Despite driving at excess speeds being unlawful, it is also dangerous. Each year, thousands of people die as a result of speeding, and recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 12,151 people were… Read More »
Liability After a New Jersey Car Accident on an Icy Road
New Jersey is a state that experiences all four seasons, including the winter. And winter in New Jersey can get very cold, with winter weather systems causing sleet, ice, and snow. If you are driving in New Jersey and it is icy out, this fact alone can make operating your car much more complex,… Read More »
Top Slip and Fall Hazards Near Pools
Spending a warm day at the pool is a relaxing way to have fun and even get some healthy exercise. While any pool day is expected to be a good one, several hazards that exist can change a leisurely day into a bad one very quickly. One is slip and fall hazards that exist… Read More »
Obtaining Compensation for Nursing Home Abuse in New Jersey
When an elderly loved one needs assistance to go about daily life, they may require the services of a nursing home to meet their unique needs. Finding the right nursing home can take time, but when one is chosen, you entrust the facility to take care of your loved one and treat them with… Read More »
How the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Has Affected Medical Malpractice Cases
According to doctors and hospitals, obtaining liability coverage is an extremely difficult thing to do in regards to availability and cost, with cost being the biggest hurdle. In fact, a recent study on the subject in the Keystone State concluded that in Pennsylvania, a “crisis of affordability” is causing some medical professionals to leave… Read More »
Is It Possible to Sue an Uninsured Driver?
There is no such thing as a car accident that is not stressful. Accidents, even minor ones, can mean injuries and property damages, along with considerable disruption to daily life. Since the state of New Jersey requires that all drivers have insurance, when an accident happens, you will often exchange information with the other… Read More »
A Brief History of Workplace Safety in the United States
Workplace safety has come a long way from where it was many years ago. In fact, a little over 200 years had passed before United States workers had the protections that are used today. Modern workers benefit from an environment where ample regulations are in place to safeguard the well-being of employees. Much of… Read More »
Protecting Yourself Against Uninsured Drivers in New Jersey
Since there is no way to predict if you will have an accident and it is also impossible to control the actions of others, if you travel by car to get from place to place, there is a chance you could be injured in a car accident. Despite New Jersey car insurance laws requiring… Read More »