Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why You Should Never Apologize After A Car Accident
Car accidents happen every day throughout the country to the tune of approximately six million annually. These incidents can be frightening and shocking for anyone making it tough to think straight and determine how to act and what to say. After a crash, and especially if the incident was caused by another party’s negligent… Read More »
How Deadly Are Head-On Collisions?
Any car accident can have deadly implications, but some crashes are far more dangerous than others. Head-on collisions may be some of the most shocking and frightening to be involved with. You are in your car driving straight, and then you see another vehicle barreling directly toward you, and you do not have the… Read More »
Top 6 Reasons Why Motorcyclists Go Unnoticed By Drivers Of Cars
Motorcycles are prevalent on the roads, but they do not make up a large majority of the types of vehicles that traverse the roadways of the United States. Quite the opposite, in fact. They make up only a tiny portion of the motor vehicles that drive throughout the country. The National Safety Council (NSC)… Read More »
Top 10 Most Dangerous Dog Breeds
If you are interested in adding a furry friend to your home, a dog may be at the top of your list. Dogs are America’s favorite animals, and they are in over 38% of all homes throughout the country. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, from 2017-2018, there were 48,255,413 households in the… Read More »
Increasing Numbers Of Rideshare Accidents
There is no doubt that certain times call for using a rideshare service like Lyft. One such obvious situation would be if someone drank too much alcohol. In this scenario, calling a rideshare service is the best way to get transportation home over walking or driving. While dependable and convenient in situations where inebriation… Read More »
Steps You Should Take After An Auto Accident
Auto accidents are extremely disorienting. Even in the hours following a crash, it can be difficult to get your bearings and to know what you need to do in order to be eligible to seek compensation. Consider the following steps that our New Jersey and Pennsylvania auto accident lawyers recommend you take. Call 911… Read More »
Product Defects And Appliances: What You Should Know
Any type of consumer product can have defects that make it dangerous for use. Sometimes consumer product injuries are inherently dangerous, meaning that any use of them, including their intended use, can cause serious or even deadly injuries. In other circumstances, a consumer product might not be inherently defective, but instead, there might be… Read More »
Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit In Pennsylvania Or New Jersey?
Wrongful death lawsuits are never easy for the families of the deceased, and these types of lawsuits can be confusing and complicated. With a personal injury lawsuit, the person who is eligible to file a lawsuit is usually clear: the party who was injured as a result of the defendant’s negligence, intentional wrongdoing, or… Read More »
Mistakes To Avoid In A Distracted Driving Accident Claim
Distracted driving is extremely dangerous, and it commonly results in serious and deadly crashes. According to a report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, distracted driving can be as hazardous as intoxicated driving, potentially resulting in injuries and deaths at a rate similar to or higher than injuries and deaths caused by drunk… Read More »
Where Can Slips, Trips, And Falls Happen In New Jersey And Pennsylvania?
Slips, trips, and falls can happen in many different places in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Where do most of these injuries happen, and who is responsible? Consider some of the following information from our Pennsylvania and New Jersey slip, trip, and fall lawyer. Retail Stores and Other Businesses Slips, trips, and falls often happen… Read More »