Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Has Affected Medical Malpractice Cases
According to doctors and hospitals, obtaining liability coverage is an extremely difficult thing to do in regards to availability and cost, with cost being the biggest hurdle. In fact, a recent study on the subject in the Keystone State concluded that in Pennsylvania, a “crisis of affordability” is causing some medical professionals to leave… Read More »
Is It Possible to Sue an Uninsured Driver?
There is no such thing as a car accident that is not stressful. Accidents, even minor ones, can mean injuries and property damages, along with considerable disruption to daily life. Since the state of New Jersey requires that all drivers have insurance, when an accident happens, you will often exchange information with the other… Read More »
A Brief History of Workplace Safety in the United States
Workplace safety has come a long way from where it was many years ago. In fact, a little over 200 years had passed before United States workers had the protections that are used today. Modern workers benefit from an environment where ample regulations are in place to safeguard the well-being of employees. Much of… Read More »
Protecting Yourself Against Uninsured Drivers in New Jersey
Since there is no way to predict if you will have an accident and it is also impossible to control the actions of others, if you travel by car to get from place to place, there is a chance you could be injured in a car accident. Despite New Jersey car insurance laws requiring… Read More »
What Are The Penalties for Driving Without Insurance In New Jersey?
It is a requirement in the state of New Jersey to have car insurance and show proof of it. Failing to do so is not a good idea and can put a driver in hot water legally, not to mention at serious financial risk. The Insurance Information Institute (III) cited one study that identified… Read More »
The Most Common Defective Products
The National Safety Council (NSC) recently reported that 12.7 million people had to be treated for their injuries related to defective products. The majority of these individuals were hurt by everyday products that are largely considered to be safe. Older adults and young children were the most vulnerable groups to being harmed by defective… Read More »
Most Common Pitfall When Filing a New Jersey Car Accident Injury Claim
There are hundreds of thousands of car accidents in New Jersey that are reported every year. Many of these result in serious injuries, and plenty are deadly. After a car accident, an individual who was injured may be able to file a car accident claim to obtain financial compensation. Taking on the claims process… Read More »
3 Of The Biggest Challenges for Commercial Truck Accident Injury Claimants
Commercial truck accident injury claims are slightly different and more complicated than your typical car accident injury claim. When victims are taking on the claims process to obtain compensation, there are several challenges they may face, including three big hurdles that make it very hard to secure fair compensation. There are major commercial trucking… Read More »
Who is Liable for A Pennsylvania Construction Zone Accident?
Construction zones can be hectic places with many things going on. Large construction trucks may be going in and out of the site, people can be all around working and directing traffic, and traffic patterns may be altered. Paying attention to signage and traffic control workers is essential to navigating a construction site without… Read More »
What Are A Passenger’s Rights to Compensation After a New Jersey Car Accident?
According to the National Safety Council, July, August, and October are the months that report the most car accidents. However, car accidents happen every day, no matter what month and millions are reported each year across the United States. When an accident happens drivers are usually the focus concerning what they should do in… Read More »