Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Indoor Ski Park Accidents
What better way to beat the summer heat in New Jersey than by heading indoors for winter sports? Going ice skating on the lake in the winter is not for the faint of heart, even when it appears to be frozen solid; it is better to go to the ice-skating rink, skate until you… Read More »
Purple Paint Laws
It’s generally known that premises liability laws protect you when you get injured at a place of business. The example that law students usually learn about first is a customer slipping and falling on a wet floor in a supermarket, but the application of premises liability laws is broader than that. For example, some… Read More »
How to File a Car Accident Injury Claim with Geico
If you were involved in a car accident in New Jersey or Pennsylvania and Geico is the insurance provider you must work with, you must report the incident. To do this, you can: Call 1-800-841-3000 Report and file a claim online with Geico Geico also has a mobile app where you can file a… Read More »
How Long Do I Have to File an Insurance Claim with Geico?
If you are in a position where you are injured after an accident and you have to file a claim with Geico, you may have many questions running through your head including how long you have to get the claims process started. It is important to understand that after an injury accident, there are… Read More »
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 »