Author Archives: Jay Butchko

How to File an Auto Accident Claim with State Farm Insurance
There is much to consider after a car accident, and there is usually plenty of confusion, especially when injuries occur. Given the challenging nature of recovering compensation from a car accident claim and the importance of understanding how to communicate with insurance adjusters, having an attorney helping you throughout the claims process can be… Read More »

What To Expect After An Auto Accident Claim is Filed with State Farm Insurance
You have filed your auto accident claim with State Farm, and your claim number is in hand. You must keep your claim number until your claim is resolved because it will be used to track and organize everything associated with your claim. Now, you may be wondering what’s next. If you were in a… Read More »

How to File a Car Accident Claim with Progressive Insurance
Car accidents can cause destruction of property and extensive physical bodily harm. They are shocking events that most people prefer to avoid, but as long as negligent drivers exist, car accidents will continue to occur. Obtaining compensation for the financial losses you suffered after a crash can be challenging, especially if your accident is… Read More »

What to Know About Contacting Progressive Insurance After an Accident
After an accident, your head may be spinning and your heart racing, but unless you are catastrophically injured, you will want to take action. There is a lot to do after an accident, including speaking to witnesses, taking photos of the accident scene, calling the authorities, seeking medical attention, and even speaking with an… Read More »

Why Does New Jersey Place Time Limits on Wrongful Death Suits?
When a loved one dies, the amount of distress and sadness that is left behind can be immense. When a person’s life is cut short because another party was negligent, coping with this reality can be even more difficult and tragic. Dealing with unexpected loss and the unimaginable pain that comes with it can… Read More »

Insurance Companies Must Negotiate in Good Faith with Claimants
Typically, when an injury accident arises out of negligence, an insurance company is used to obtain a financial settlement. Although insurance companies are not normally interested in paying out fair settlements and helping claimants get the money they deserve, it is expected and required that they engage in “good faith” settlement negotiations. In fact,… Read More »

Obtaining Compensation From A Multiple Vehicle Accident
It is critically essential that individuals who are hurt in traffic accidents get the financial compensation they need to pay for the damages they sustained. The aftermath of a car accident can be pretty costly as medical treatment can be expensive, and so can car repairs or replacements. The claims process is rarely easy,… Read More »

Steps to Take After a Skiing Accident
Picture it: You are headed out with some close friends early in the morning to your favorite New Jersey ski resort. You plan on hitting the slopes for a full day and enjoying every minute of your time outdoors and with good company. However, you didn’t prepare to be hurt and injured in a… Read More »

Top 5 Reasons New Jersey or Pennsylvania Ski Accidents Happen
Millions of people go out every year, ready and excited about having a great day skiing on the slopes, only to have the opposite happen. When skiing accidents occur, they can cause considerable physical bodily harm and, in the most tragic cases, death. No one can ever have a guarantee that they will not… Read More »

How Fatigue Can Cause Skiing Accidents
Skiing accidents can occur in various ways. Loss of control, inexperience, defective equipment, slip-and-fall accidents, and more are common reasons. However, another reason is fatigue. Being tired makes it incredibly difficult to function effectively and safely when engaging in almost any activity. When skiing, to maintain control and reduce the risk of an accident,… Read More »