Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Wet Floor Signs and How They Affect Premises Liability Claims
When in a building, you might see a “Wet Floor” sign in a hallway or near a restroom. These signs are indicators that you should walk extra carefully. One of the most common hazards in commercial properties is a wet floor. While many businesses use “Wet Floor” signs to warn customers, it’s important to… Read More »
How Employers Can Prevent Falls on Construction Sites
Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, accounting for thousands of serious injuries and fatalities each year. Unlike other workplace accidents, falls can cause catastrophic injuries in an instant. Workers may suffer broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or death. Because construction workers often operate at significant heights,… Read More »
NJ Congressman Announces E-Bike Safety Initiative
On September 5, a new e-bike safety initiative was announced by a New Jersey Congressman in response to a troubling increase in injuries involving children riding e-bikes. The Congressman, a member of the Children’s Safety Caucus, was joined by local officials and first responders at Hackensack High School. The announcement comes a month after… Read More »
School Bus, Sedan Crash in South Jersey; 1 Injured
When parents send their children off to school, they do not usually worry about their kids getting off to school safely. While school bus drivers are often well-trained, buses can still get involved in serious crashes. A school bus recently crashed at a New Jersey intersection. Fortunately, nobody on the bus was injured, but… Read More »
Cable Installer Injured in NJ Fall
Job sites can be dangerous, especially when ladders are involved. One wrong move can lead to a nasty fall. This recently happened in New Jersey. A man was injured while working in Ridgewood. Emergency workers responded to the incident, which happened on the afternoon of September 18. The 46-year-old man, a cable installer, fell… Read More »
Filing a Workers’ Comp Claim When You Live and Work in Different States
Workers’ compensation laws may seem easy to understand at first, but you have to understand that the laws vary by state. Employees typically must file workers’ compensation claims in the state where they perform their work. But what happens when someone splits time between home and occasional work in another state? That was the… Read More »
NJ College Student Charged With Vehicular Homicide in Drunk Driving Crash
All drivers know that driving while intoxicated is illegal. Many drivers still take the risk and end up in dangerous situations. They may crash and injure or kill others. This is what happened when a New Jersey college student drove while intoxicated in August. His truck went off the road and overturned, killing his… Read More »
2 Killed in Labor Day Rollover Crash
Unfortunately, car accidents are common during holiday weekends. There are more vehicles out on the roadways, which means crashes are more likely to occur. Sadly, a crash on Labor Day killed a couple in New Jersey. The fatal accident occurred on the evening of September 1. The two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of… Read More »
Can You Get Workers’ Compensation in New Jersey if You Already Had an Injury?
One of the most common questions injured employees ask is: “If I already had a bad back, knee problems, or another medical condition before starting my job, can I still qualify for workers’ compensation if work makes it worse?” A recent New Jersey case involving a school custodian shows the answer is often yes…. Read More »
Construction Worker Killed By Truck on Atlantic City Expressway
Construction work is always risky. In many cases, there are vehicles involved, and they can cause a fatal accident in a blink of an eye. Sadly, this was recently the situation in New Jersey. New Jersey State Police responded to a construction site after a worker was tragically killed after being struck by a… Read More »
