Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Planet Fitness Worker Fired After Asking for Workers’ Comp Following Injury
Workers should not be fired or face other retaliation for taking advantage of workers’ compensation benefits after a workplace injury. However, a New Jersey man claims this exact situation happened to him. He was fired after he tore his rotator cuff and told his supervisor he would need workers’ compensation benefits. The incident happened… Read More »
Man Charged With Vehicular Homicide After Fatal Car Accident
Reckless driving is dangerous. Driving in the wrong direction and running red lights can endanger other drivers on the road. It can also lead to fatal accidents. Sadly, this recently happened in New Jersey. An 18-year-old Belle Mead man is facing a second-degree vehicular homicide charge after a crash killed a Bridgewater woman. The… Read More »
Woman Suffers Brain Injury After Being Hit By Bat at Yankees Game
Going to a baseball game should be a fun experience but for one New Jersey woman, it allegedly resulted in a head injury. The woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after a baseball bat flew into the stands at Yankee Stadium and struck her in the head. She claims she… Read More »
1 Killed, 8 Injured in Lacey Township Mass-Casualty Crash
Sometimes car accidents involve many people, resulting in numerous injuries and even fatalities. One person was killed and eight others were injured in a major multi-vehicle crash on the Garden State Parkway in Lacey Township, New Jersey, on August 7. According to New Jersey State Police, the crash claimed the life of a New… Read More »
NJ Man Arrested in Fatal Hit and Run Bicycle Accident
Intoxication and driving do not mix. A person who drives recklessly on the roadway can cause serious accidents as well as fatal injuries to others such as bicyclists. Sadly, this recently happened in New Jersey. A bicyclist was killed in a suspected hit and run crash in Mountainside. A New Jersey man has been… Read More »
Dealing With Slips and Falls in Garden Centers
Garden centers can be popular destinations for shoppers, particularly during the spring and summer months. However, not many people worry about the possible dangers. The combination of water, soil, gravel, hoses, uneven surfaces and crowded displays can create slip and fall hazards for customers. One of the biggest risks is water. Garden centers regularly… Read More »
1 Injured in Crash Involving Median on Garden State Parkway
Hitting a median can result in a serious crash. Such an accident can involve multiple vehicles and serious injuries. A Newark man was seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash after losing control of his Mercedes-Benz and crossing into oncoming traffic on the Garden State Parkway in Union County. The crash occurred on the morning… Read More »
Woman Attacked by Pit Bull in Woodridge
A 68-year-old woman who was seriously injured in a pit bull attack in Woodbridge has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home. The attack happened on the morning of August 11 on Temple Way in the Colonia section of Woodbridge. The woman was walking near a Hindu temple with another woman… Read More »
1 Killed, 1 Injured in Ocean County E-Bike Accident
Electric bicycles have become all the rage in the past few years but these vehicles are not safe, especially for young children. Despite New Jersey having laws in place that prevent anyone under the age of 15 from operating these bikes, many people ignore these laws. The result is often a serious or even… Read More »
New Jersey Industrial Laundry Workers Face Dangerous Working Conditions
Industrial laundry work may seem routine, but employees at commercial laundry facilities in New Jersey can face serious risks involving heavy machinery, extreme heat, hazardous chemicals and unsafe working conditions. A yearlong investigation found that workers at industrial laundries across the state have suffered severe burns, chemical exposures, electrical shocks, falls, amputations and other… Read More »
