Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Filing a Motorcycle Accident Claim with Plymouth Rock Insurance
If you have been in a motorcycle accident in the Palisades, you are likely shaken and upset about the ordeal. You could also be badly hurt. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), motorcycles only make up 3% of all registered vehicles in the United States, but motorcycle accidents account for 15.5% of all… Read More »
New Jersey Imposes Tough Penalties for Distracted Driving
Summer road trip season is here, and if you drive to the Northeast from another region, or the other way around, you will probably pass through New Jersey. Every state has different road signs; in our generation, this break in the monotony was enough to liven up the mood between rounds of “99 Bottles… Read More »
Are You an American Who Was Unlawfully Assaulted and Detained By ICE?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been identifying and arresting illegal foreign nationals and then removing them from the United States. While ICE insists that the priority is on finding criminal aliens who may pose the highest level of danger to the public, other people are unfairly getting caught up in enforcement actions. California… Read More »
Improper Footwear and New Jersey Driving Accidents
If you want to see fashion shows or star-studded events where everyone shows up wearing custom made outfits that cost more than your annual income, go to Manhattan. Conversely, if you want to see people who look so gorgeous in what they wear that you can’t take your eyes off of them, despite that… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Filing a Claim with Travelers Insurance
Car accidents can leave you with physical bodily harm, extensive destruction to your personal property, and an inability to get back to living the life you once lived before the accident happened. Complicating everything is filing a claim with the insurance company to obtain the compensation you need for all of your losses. This… Read More »
Dram Shop Liability Lawsuit Against an Atlantic City Casino
Dram shop liability may sound like a made-up term, but it is a real legal concept, and it might be applicable in your personal injury case. A dram is a unit of measurement for liquids, and in the 19th century, liquor stores and saloons used to set their drink prices by charging a certain… Read More »
Beach Umbrella Dangers
The ocean is vast and full of dangers; there is a reason that sailors’ tailors have been full of ghost ships, enormous sea monsters, and seductive sirens that lead sailors to their own destruction. It stands to reason, then, that the surest way to stay safe is simply to get close to the water… Read More »
3 Steps to File a Claim with Liberty Mutual
After an accident in New Jersey, you may be wondering who will help you pay for the financial losses you sustained, such as medical treatment or car repairs. Obtaining compensation is usually something that involves working with an insurance company. Insurance claims that arise out of negligence, though, are often moderated by the fault… Read More »
Injured On a Property with Insufficient Security in New Jersey: What to Know About Obtaining Compensation
Businesses in New Jersey have a responsibility to the public that they will provide a reasonable level of safety and protection from assault and associated crime. This is why, if you were robbed, assaulted, or injured in some other way at a business that serves the general public, you could be owed financial compensation… Read More »
Filing a Claim with Liberty Mutual: How is Fault Determined?
Fault is important when filing a claim for compensation with an insurance provider. Each state has its own rules regarding how fault affects a claimant’s ability to recover the money needed to pay for their damages. New Jersey’s comparative negligence system says that only plaintiffs who are not more than 50% at fault have… Read More »