Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Filing an Injury Claim Against NJ Transit
Filing an injury claim after an accident is never an easy thing to do, even when the accident is clearcut, and there is no question that another party caused the incident to take place. However, the process can be even more arduous when an injury accident occurs on a NJ transit train. Taking legal… Read More »
How to File a Dog Bite Injury Claim in New Jersey
Being attacked by a dog can be a terrifying experience. It can also leave physical wounds like torn skin and lacerations, as well as emotional trauma. For most Americans, it can be hard to think about a dog attack because dogs are America’s favorite pets. Still, dog bite incidents happen for a variety of… Read More »
Who is Liable in a Pedestrian Accident?
It always comes down to the details when determining who is liable in any accident, including pedestrian accidents. It is not uncommon to automatically assume that a driver is the one who will be to blame for the resulting damages. But, this is not always true. Despite the major injuries and physical bodily harm… Read More »
What are the Warsaw and Montreal Conventions?
The Warsaw and Montreal Conventions can apply if an injury accident happens on an international flight. Any flight where an injury accident occurs that has at least stopped in a foreign country will hold the airline responsible for resulting damages when the accident can be proven. The requirement to prove negligence does not exist…. Read More »
Breaking Down the High Costs of Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle accidents cause significant economic losses for the United States. This is because when a motorcycle accident happens the likelihood that it will be catastrophic or deadly for those on the motorcycle is very high. A motorcyclist does not have robust surrounding protection like occupants of a car have. In a car, there is… Read More »
What Drivers Should Know About Pennsylvania’s Highway Safety Laws
It is always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the rules of the road when you visit other states where you may have never driven before. This is because there can be differences in ordinances or rules that vary from what you are used to driving in your home state or locally where… Read More »
Pennsylvania Motorcycle Traffic Laws
There were just under 800,000 licensed motorcyclists in the state of Pennsylvania in 2023, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Indeed, there are a lot of people that enjoy riding their motorcycles in Pennsylvania. While motorcyclists must adhere to and follow the same traffic laws as other drivers, they have some of their… Read More »
How To File and Win a Defective Medical Device Case
If you have a disease condition or a physical ailment, your doctor may have recommended a medical device to help support your healing or your quality of life. There are a vast number of medical devices on the market that are designed to help people overcome and live with various physical impairments. While medical… Read More »
How to Protect Your Legal Rights to Compensation after a Pennsylvania Car Accident
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reports that there are hundreds of reportable car accidents across the Keystone State every year. Car accidents in Pennsylvania are so common that around 13 accidents occur every hour. Car accidents in Pennsylvania cause considerable physical bodily harm, and many are fatal. There are approximately three people that… Read More »
How to Win a Cerebral Palsy Birth Defect Suit
You are looking forward to the day you get to meet your baby, and you are so excited. But then something happens. During delivery, there is a problem. You aren’t sure what is happening, but you know something is not right. After your baby is delivered and you take them home, you notice your… Read More »