Author Archives: Jay Butchko
6 Tips to Avoid Being a Distracted Driver
When you are driving, this is not the time for multitasking. It is not the time to coordinate your child’s baseball practice, check work emails, or put on your makeup on your way to work. Driving is a serious task that involves all of your focus and attention. After all, the Centers for Disease… Read More »
What To Do If You Were Injured in an Escalator Accident?
If you were injured in an escalator or elevator accident, it is best to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. You may be able to file a personal injury claim, but there is only a limited amount of time to do this. The statute of limitations in New Jersey for filing a… Read More »
What is the Burden of Proof in a Personal Injury Case?
The burden of proof is something that is used in both personal injury cases and criminal cases. It is necessary to show that the allegations one party is making against another are true or likely true. This can be done by providing substantial evidence to support one’s claims. When it comes to filing a… Read More »
Why Your Personal Injury Attorney Should Have Trial Experience
It can be nerve-wracking and upsetting when you have been injured in an unintentional injury accident. You may be shaken and scared about your health and well-being. Depending on how severe your injuries are, the only thing on your mind, if you are able to even think clearly, is getting medical attention. Still, when… Read More »
Is the Amount of Compensation You Can Sue for Capped in Pennsylvania?
Perhaps you were driving your car and got into an accident in Pennsylvania. Maybe you entered a store, and the floor was wet, causing you to slip and fall. Or, potentially, you were having a medical procedure done, and there was a mistake made by the physician’s negligence that caused you harm. Any of… Read More »
How Many Riders Use SEPTA?
If you live in or visit the greater Philadelphia area, then you are well aware of the public transportation options available to you. SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) services five counties in Philadelphia and connects in conjunction with transit systems in Delaware and New Jersey. As the largest transit system that exists and operates… Read More »
Top 4 Distracted Driving Behaviors to Avoid
If you drive regularly and on a daily basis to get to work, to run errands, and for other reasons, then you probably do not think about the dangers that can come when you get behind the wheel anytime you leave your home. But, considering that over six million car accidents happen every year… Read More »
Can You Sue If You Were Hit By Overhead Luggage on an Airplane?
All seats on an airplane are located under overhead bins that are meant as storage for carry-on luggage. As riders board a plane, they can choose to put their luggage in the overhead bins, and then before the flight takes off, all of these lockers have their doors closed. Still, it is possible that… Read More »
Valuing a Slip and Fall Accident Claim
If you are out and about and you slip and fall on another entity’s property, and you are hurt, depending on how your accident happened, you could be owed financial compensation for your losses. Slip and fall accidents are often thought of as those that only produce minimal injuries. While slip and fall accidents… Read More »
Can You File a Claim for Compensation after an Injury by a Barnett Outdoors, LLC Crossbow?
Hunting is an incredibly popular past time and sport in the United States. The method in which a hunter chooses to engage in the sport can vary, with crossbow hunting being a favored tool for many outdoorspeople. According to the Archery Trade Association (ATA), in 2021, there were approximately 3.7 million bow hunters throughout… Read More »