Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Workplace Safety: What Employers and Employees Can Do
June is National Safety Month, which encourages everyone to stay safe in whatever they do. This especially applies to employers and employees, who need to do their part to prevent safety issues in the workplace. But even in July and beyond, safety is still important. Hazards do not go away, so it’s important to… Read More »
Man Arrested After Killing Teen in Bicycle Crash
In New Jersey, many people drive cars. Many others ride bicycles. These modes of transportation need to be able to coexist on roadways. Sometimes drivers are careful around bicycles. Many are not, causing fatal accidents and not even stopping to offer medical aid. Sadly, this recently happened in New Jersey. A man driving a… Read More »
Man Killed After Electrocution, Fall
The workplace is supposed to be safe. Nobody wants to be injured or killed while performing their work duties, but it happens quite often. This recently happened to a New Jersey man, who was killed after being electrocuted. The fatal accident occurred on the afternoon of July 11 at the Middletown Village Mall. located… Read More »
1 Killed, 4 Injured in Improper Passing Accident
Motorists have an obligation to drive safely on the roads. However, not all do. Many drivers engage in unsafe maneuvers for a variety of reasons. Sometimes people are in a hurry. Some people just aren’t thinking and drive with no regard for others on the road. This is common when it comes to improper… Read More »
2 Related Crashes Result in Fatality, Injuries
Not all crashes are singular events. Sometimes they are related, even if they do not happen one right after another, like a chain reaction accident. In a recent case in New Jersey, a police officer was on his way to the first crash to assist when he was involved in a second accident. Both… Read More »
Products Recalls Are Bad Business for Companies
When a company creates a product, they have an obligation to ensure it is safe for consumer use. When a person uses the product as intended, they should not be harmed by it. So when an unsafe product is put on the market and causes injuries and fatalities to not just one, but hundreds… Read More »
Preventing Slips and Falls in Restaurants
When you think of summertime, you may imagine pool parties, barbecues, camping trips, and days hanging out at the beach. You may not think about slipping and falling, but it can happen. The obvious place for this to happen in the summer is around pools or other water, but slips and falls can also… Read More »
3 Killed in Crash on Garden State Parkway
A car accident can happen at any time. Unfortunately, driving carefully is not always enough. A vehicle could rear-end you for unknown reasons and cause a fatal crash. Sadly, this was recently the case in New Jersey. Three people were killed when their car rear-ended another vehicle, causing them to crash into a tree…. Read More »
Salmonella Outbreak in Ground Beef Leaves More Than a Dozen Ill
Many people buy ground beef to make hamburgers, tacos, meatloaf, soup, chili, egg rolls, spaghetti, and other delicious meals. We assume that the food we buy at the store is safe for consumption, when properly cooked. But when it comes to refrigerated or frozen products, such as meat, bacteria can get into the food,… Read More »
3 Men Pull Dog Off Group in NJ Attack
When people think of dog attacks, they may think that a person provoked the dog in some way. Would a dog just come up to someone and bite them? It’s not only possible, but it happens a lot more than you might expect. A group of people were recently attacked by a dog in… Read More »
