Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Comparing Dog Bite Laws in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Being attacked by a dog can be an incredibly terrifying and shocking experience. A dog’s powerful jaws and sharp teeth can inflict severe physical bodily harm. Not only can they tear through skin and muscles, but an attack can also cause broken bones. Additionally, the bacteria that flourishes in a dog’s mouth can get… Read More »
5 Internal Injuries That Can Result After Car Accidents
Car accidents can have devastating consequences, particularly when they result in the most severe injuries and death. Aside from death, the most perilous type of injury that a person can suffer is one to their internal organs. Unless there are visible signs that can show internal injuries have been suffered, it can be a… Read More »
6 Tips for Settlement Negotiations in a Personal Injury Case
The best way to deal with an insurance adjuster after an injury accident is to be prepared, know what to expect, and understand what to do. After all, insurance adjusters are trained to get out of paying victims the money they need for the damages they suffered. They do this as their profession and… Read More »
5 Most Common Reasons for T-Bone Crashes Occurring
There are several ways that car accidents can happen. One common way is by side impact or a t-bone crash. T-bone crashes can inflict considerable physical bodily harm to passengers and structural damage to an automobile. There isn’t only one way or reason why a t-bone accident happens. In fact, several actions and mistakes… Read More »
An Explanation of Psychological Harm After A Car Accident
Many car accidents result in physical injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 2.1 million emergency room visits were reported in 2020 for injuries that transpired after car accidents. Often, when one considers filing a personal injury claim for compensation after a crash, they only consider the physical… Read More »
3 Factors that Can Affect The Length of Time It Takes to Get to a Personal Injury Settlement
After a demand letter is sent describing the details that support how much a claimant wants for their damages, an insurance company may either accept the demand, provide a counteroffer, or deny the claim. This process of sending a demand letter, receiving a response, and entering into negotiations can take up to 30 days… Read More »
Can You Recover Damages If You Cause a Car Accident in New Jersey?
Car accidents happen every single day in the United States and in the state of New Jersey. In 2019 alone, there were 276,861 total car accidents in New Jersey. These accidents cause a tremendous amount of destruction, both to the vehicles and to the individuals involved. In 2022, there were 694 total fatalities from… Read More »
Determining Liability in a New Jersey Construction Accident
Usually, a construction project has many different entities involved in ensuring that the undertaking gets to the finish line and is completed. Because construction sites are inherently dangerous, there are several ways that a construction accident can happen. Since there are so many moving parts and parties involved in a project, determining liability can… Read More »
6 Facts To Know About Product Liability Claims
No one ever expects to buy a product and use it as it was intended, only for something to go wrong, resulting in severe injuries or even death. But, product defects that lead to injuries and loss of life happen. There are several ways that a product can be defective and be a danger… Read More »
What is New Jersey’s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims?
If you are considering filing a civil suit against another party because their negligent acts caused you to suffer damages, it is best not to take too long to contemplate whether or not you are going to move forward. When filing a civil suit, you only have a limited amount of time. The window… Read More »