Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why Determining Liability is Important for a Personal Injury Claim
A person is likely to have the right to file a personal injury claim when another party’s negligent acts injure them. Car accidents, slip and fall incidents, or motorcycle crashes are all examples of some of the most common reasons why personal injury claims are filed. However, if an injured party decides to file… Read More »
Are Amusement Parks Regulated?
Whether you are planning a visit to Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari, The Funplex, Crystal Springs Family Waterpark, Morey’s Pier, or Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, what is true is that there is no limit to the number of amusement parks and water parks you can choose to enjoy with your friends and family… Read More »
The Most Common Waterpark Injuries
If you are ready to beat the heat and head out for a day of fun at a waterpark, it can be helpful to understand the risks that could be present. Even though there may be attendants at waterparks who are supposed to be watching out for your safety and that of your children,… Read More »
Does the “Assumption of Risk” Apply to New Jersey Amusement Park Visitors?
Most people understand there is some risk when going to an amusement park or waterpark. Safety is never completely guaranteed, and situations could arise that may lead to physical bodily harm. Some places, like amusement parks, may have a greater risk of injury accidents than others. It is always possible to be hurt at… Read More »
The Most Commonly Reported Amusement Park Accidents
Amusement parks are generally broken down into those that are fixed-site and those that are mobile. In New Jersey, Six Flags Great Adventure is one of the most popular amusement parks in the state. This is considered a fixed-site amusement park because it is a permanent location with permanent structures that do not travel…. Read More »
How Are Workers’ Compensation Claims Different from Workplace Accident Claims?
Workplace accident claims and workers’ compensation claims may seem interchangeable, but they are not. New Jersey follows a no-fault insurance system when a workplace accident happens and an employee files a workers’ compensation claim. In this system, there is no burden to prove negligence occurred in order for an injured worker to obtain benefits…. Read More »
Top Signs that of Elder Self-Neglect
Elder self-neglect is a serious issue and a form of elder abuse. According to a published study in the New England Journal of Medicine, as many as one in 10 elderly individuals self-neglect. African Americans and the poor have the highest rates of self-neglect. Serious consequences exist when an elderly person is self-neglecting, including… Read More »
Top Three Nursing Home Staffing Mistakes That Lead to Nursing Home Abuse
Older adults who need assistance with daily living and who cannot live independently may relocate from a private residence to a long-term care facility or nursing home. This is why it is critical to have staff who know how to take care of residents and are responsible. Nursing home staff are the most critical… Read More »
Steps to Take After an Amusement Park Accident
No one ever books tickets and schedules a trip to an amusement park, thinking things could go wrong, and they will be hurt. Amusement park accidents happen all the time, though. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports thousands of amusement park accidents annually which result in injured parties needing emergency room medical treatment…. Read More »
What is the New Jersey Carnival and Amusement Ride Safety Act?
It is essential to be safe at an amusement park, whether it be a mobile park like a traveling carnival or a fixed site park like Six Flags Great Adventure and Safari. No one wants what should be a fun day filled with memorable moments with friends and family to turn into a nightmare…. Read More »