Author Archives: Jay Butchko
High School Student Killed in Crash
High school is supposed to be a time of fun and excitement. However, for students at New Jersey school Hackettstown High School, it’s been a time of tragedy. They are grieving the loss of a beloved student who was recently killed in a crash. The 17-year-old girl was killed after colliding with a utility… Read More »
Amazon Cited for Workplace Injuries, Hazards in New Jersey
The workplace should be a safe environment, but unfortunately, that is not always the case. Workplace hazards are common, and employees are getting injured everywhere. Warehouse work is especially dangerous, with so much equipment involved. Amazon is known as the world’s largest retailer, but it’s also known for hazardous work conditions. An Amazon warehouse… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Due to Brain Aneurysms
We count on doctors to take care of us when we are ill or injured, but sometimes they do more harm than good. An incompetent doctor can cause a person to suffer severe harm due to reckless behavior or neglect. One thing that might get overlooked in a medical exam or procedure is the… Read More »
Teen injured in Bicycle Crash Involving Deer
When a teen is out bicycling at night, they need to be looking for vehicles and other hazards. They are likely not looking for deer, but they should be. A recent crash in Hackettstown led to a subsequent accident due to the hazard in question: a deer. A teen was injured after a motorcyclist… Read More »
Filing an Insurance Claim After a Car Accident
Nobody wants to get into a car accident. A crash can really ruin your day, causing damage to your car, as well as injuries, time off work, and of course, a phone call to your insurance company. Filing an insurance claim can be a frightening process. What do you do? What do you say?… Read More »
Personal Injury Do’s and Don’ts
You were involved in a car accident. Or maybe you suffered serious injuries in a slip and fall. A personal injury can happen at any time. When you suffer an injury, your world may be turned upside down. Who will pay for damage to your car? What will you do when the medical bills… Read More »
Construction Accidents Caused by Heights
Most people don’t enjoy going to work in the first place, so dying in the workplace would be absolutely terrible. Unfortunately, some industries — such as construction — are rife with accidents that lead to serious injuries and even death. Many construction accidents are caused by heights. While the average home or building is… Read More »
Motorcycle Rider Injured in Crash in Raritan
When a motorcycle collides with a car, the results can be disastrous. Motorcycles are much smaller than cars. Plus, they have no safety features, often leaving riders with serious injuries. This recently happened in Raritan. A collision involving a motorcycle and a car left the rider with serious injuries. The accident happened on the… Read More »
Be Prepared for Ice and Snow This Winter
Summer has come to an end and before you know it, winter will be here. This means there will be rain, snow, and ice. Snow and ice are especially dangerous elements, often leading to slips and falls. Slips and falls are no joke. Many people think they are funny, but when they cause broken… Read More »
New Employees Face High Risk of Injuries
It’s hard being the new guy at work. New workers have to spend hours of training learning all the procedures. They have to meet new people and deal with customers. But one thing that is not often talked about is that new employees also face a high risk of injuries. It’s true. Because new… Read More »
