Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Are The Penalties for Driving Without Insurance In New Jersey?
It is a requirement in the state of New Jersey to have car insurance and show proof of it. Failing to do so is not a good idea and can put a driver in hot water legally, not to mention at serious financial risk. The Insurance Information Institute (III) cited one study that identified… Read More »
The Most Common Defective Products
The National Safety Council (NSC) recently reported that 12.7 million people had to be treated for their injuries related to defective products. The majority of these individuals were hurt by everyday products that are largely considered to be safe. Older adults and young children were the most vulnerable groups to being harmed by defective… Read More »
Most Common Pitfall When Filing a New Jersey Car Accident Injury Claim
There are hundreds of thousands of car accidents in New Jersey that are reported every year. Many of these result in serious injuries, and plenty are deadly. After a car accident, an individual who was injured may be able to file a car accident claim to obtain financial compensation. Taking on the claims process… Read More »
3 Of The Biggest Challenges for Commercial Truck Accident Injury Claimants
Commercial truck accident injury claims are slightly different and more complicated than your typical car accident injury claim. When victims are taking on the claims process to obtain compensation, there are several challenges they may face, including three big hurdles that make it very hard to secure fair compensation. There are major commercial trucking… Read More »
Who is Liable for A Pennsylvania Construction Zone Accident?
Construction zones can be hectic places with many things going on. Large construction trucks may be going in and out of the site, people can be all around working and directing traffic, and traffic patterns may be altered. Paying attention to signage and traffic control workers is essential to navigating a construction site without… Read More »
What Are A Passenger’s Rights to Compensation After a New Jersey Car Accident?
According to the National Safety Council, July, August, and October are the months that report the most car accidents. However, car accidents happen every day, no matter what month and millions are reported each year across the United States. When an accident happens drivers are usually the focus concerning what they should do in… Read More »
How Can You Tell If Your Personal Injury Settlement Is Fair?
When an injury accident happens due to negligence, it can be possible to file a personal injury claim to obtain compensation for noneconomic and economic damages. Noneconomic damages are losses that do not have a tangible value, like pain and suffering. Economic damages are losses that do have an associated concrete cost; medical bills… Read More »
Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Filing a New Jersey Slip-And-Fall Claim
A property owner who does not maintain their premises or is otherwise negligent with it and, as a result, the property is unsafe can be liable to pay for the damages sustained by individuals injured on the property. Slip-and-fall injury claims, or premises liability claims, happen when hazards exist on a property that a… Read More »
Determining Fault After a New Jersey Car Accident
After a car accident, you may be experiencing pain due to injuries, or you may be so shaken up that you can not think clearly. It is reasonable to feel distressed and confused, even overwhelmed when you are in a car accident. When a car accident happens, there are several steps that accident victims… Read More »
Who is Responsible for Paying for A Dog Bite Victim’s Damages in New Jersey?
There are laws in place that give dog bite victims the right to compensation after they have been attacked. Despite dogs being America’s most beloved pets, there are thousands of people who are hospitalized annually by being attacked by dogs all around the country. Sometimes, dog bites can also be deadly. The Centers for… Read More »