Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Premises Liability And Attractive Nuisance Laws: What You Should Know
If you get hurt on someone else’s property because of an unreasonable hazard or risk on the property, you can often file a premises liability lawsuit in order to seek financial compensation. But what happens when a person trespasses onto another party’s property and suffers an injury? Generally speaking, under New Jersey and Pennsylvania… Read More »
Firework Injuries In New Jersey And Pennsylvania
In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, there is easier access to fireworks, and there is no license or training required to purchase them. As a result, every year, people in New Jersey and Pennsylvania sustain severe and life-threatening injuries as a result of fireworks. Sometimes people who are lighting the fireworks are injured, but others… Read More »
Bone Fractures And Auto Accident Cases
Auto accidents in New Jersey and Pennsylvania can result in many different types of injuries, and often those injuries can be severe and debilitating. Bone fractures are one type of injury that can be serious and can lead to significant disabilities. There are many different types of bone fractures, also known simply as fractures… Read More »
How Distracted Walking Can Affect A Pedestrian Accident Claim
Most motorists in New Jersey and Pennsylvania know about the serious risks of distracted driving. It is well documented that texting while driving, or engaging in nearly any type of behavior that takes your hands off the wheel, eyes off the road, or mind off the task of driving can be extremely dangerous. Indeed,… Read More »
Nursing Home Slips, Trips, And Falls: What To Consider
Many people assume that nursing home abuse and neglect, or nursing home negligence, primarily involves intentional acts designed to cause physical or psychological harm to nursing home residents. While many instances of nursing home abuse do involve physical or emotional abuse aimed at hurting or humiliating a nursing home resident, there are many forms… Read More »
Frequent Causes Of Car Accidents
What causes car accidents in New Jersey and Pennsylvania? Traffic collisions can have a wide range of causes, and it is critical to understand how causation affects liability. To be clear, the party or parties who are liable for your injuries usually must have caused the collision in some respect, although there are some… Read More »
What Are Dram Shop Laws?
Nobody gets behind the wheel of their vehicle in New Jersey or Pennsylvania and expects to be injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver. These collisions can be devastating, resulting in severe and often life-threatening injuries. Following a drunk driving collision that causes debilitating injuries, it is important to understand your… Read More »
What Types Of Injuries Can Lead To Wrongful Death Lawsuits?
Wrongful death law can be difficult to understand since it is closely related to, but distinct from, personal injury law. The most obvious difference between a personal injury lawsuit and a wrongful death lawsuit is that the injured person files a personal injury claim, while another party must stand in the shoes of the… Read More »
Types Of Brain Injuries In Auto Accidents
Auto accidents are common causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI). When another party is at fault for the collision in which you sustained a TBI, you may be able to file a claim for compensation. When you are considering the possibility of a lawsuit after suffering a TBI in a motor vehicle crash, it… Read More »
Differences Between Truck Accidents And Car Accidents
Both car and truck accidents can happen almost anywhere in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, and they can result in serious and deadly injuries. Yet there are some important distinctions to consider between these types of collisions. Consider some of the following information from our New Jersey and Pennsylvania accident attorneys. Different Parties May Be… Read More »