Author Archives: Jay Butchko
An Explanation of Psychological Harm After A Car Accident
Many car accidents result in physical injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 2.1 million emergency room visits were reported in 2020 for injuries that transpired after car accidents. Often, when one considers filing a personal injury claim for compensation after a crash, they only consider the physical… Read More »
3 Factors that Can Affect The Length of Time It Takes to Get to a Personal Injury Settlement
After a demand letter is sent describing the details that support how much a claimant wants for their damages, an insurance company may either accept the demand, provide a counteroffer, or deny the claim. This process of sending a demand letter, receiving a response, and entering into negotiations can take up to 30 days… Read More »
Can You Recover Damages If You Cause a Car Accident in New Jersey?
Car accidents happen every single day in the United States and in the state of New Jersey. In 2019 alone, there were 276,861 total car accidents in New Jersey. These accidents cause a tremendous amount of destruction, both to the vehicles and to the individuals involved. In 2022, there were 694 total fatalities from… Read More »
Determining Liability in a New Jersey Construction Accident
Usually, a construction project has many different entities involved in ensuring that the undertaking gets to the finish line and is completed. Because construction sites are inherently dangerous, there are several ways that a construction accident can happen. Since there are so many moving parts and parties involved in a project, determining liability can… Read More »
6 Facts To Know About Product Liability Claims
No one ever expects to buy a product and use it as it was intended, only for something to go wrong, resulting in severe injuries or even death. But, product defects that lead to injuries and loss of life happen. There are several ways that a product can be defective and be a danger… Read More »
What is New Jersey’s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims?
If you are considering filing a civil suit against another party because their negligent acts caused you to suffer damages, it is best not to take too long to contemplate whether or not you are going to move forward. When filing a civil suit, you only have a limited amount of time. The window… Read More »
Why You Should Be Honest With Your Personal Injury Attorney
After you find a personal injury attorney who checks all of your boxes and who you feel is the best to represent your case, it is important that you tell them precisely what happened during your injury accident. It is essential to be honest with your attorney because your attorney is focused on helping… Read More »
How an Attorney Investigates a Personal Injury Case
If you or a loved one suffered physical bodily harm after an accident, you may decide that taking legal action and filing a personal injury claim is the right move to make. There are several steps in the personal injury claims process. And while you are not obligated to work with an attorney, it… Read More »
What is a Demand Letter in a Personal Injury Case?
The purpose of filing a personal injury claim is to obtain financial compensation for your damages. Damages are the legal term that describes your losses. The costs of your medical treatment, repair bills for destroyed property, and even pain and suffering you experienced may be considered damages that deserve compensation. When your case is… Read More »
How Long Does it Take for a Response from the Insurance Company after a Demand Letter is Sent?
Usually, when a victim of an unintentional injury accident files a personal injury claim, they do so with the goal of getting full and fair compensation in the least amount of time possible. Though, it is important to understand that insurance companies are less than eager to supply money to a victim. They are… Read More »