Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Truck Overturns on Route 17, Spilling Lemons
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. This common saying recently came into play when a tractor-trailer overturned on a New Jersey highway, causing lemons to spill all over. The accident happened on the morning of August 2 on Route 17 in Mahwah. Police arrived at the crash site and discovered that the truck… Read More »
Prevention and Treatment of Dog Bites
Our pets are curious. They use their mouths to experience the world around them, whether that means catching mice, fetching tennis balls, eating food, or biting people. Yes, your dog may be super sweet and friendly, but they can still bite suddenly. Dogs’ mouths are full of saliva that contains bacteria. When a dog… Read More »
2 Workers Escape Serious Injury After Fall
Construction accidents can happen in many ways. Many of these accidents happen when a worker falls. Sometimes falls happen due to electrical issues. That was the case with a recent construction accident in Somerset County. Two workers fell 40 feet after power lines arced and caused their wooden lift to fall. The accident happened… Read More »
2 Injured in Crash Caused by Medical Emergency
Nothing is scarier than walking down a street and seeing a car coming straight at you. This was the case for a man who was walking to work in New Jersey and was hit by a vehicle driving out of control. A wild crash recently happened in Garfield near the intersection of Midland Avenue… Read More »
Common Workplace Safety Hazards
Workplace safety is important. It’s not something that is commonly talked about, but accidents at work do happen often and can lead to serious injuries and even fatalities. When you think of safety hazards in the workplace, you may think of physical injuries caused by slippery floors and machinery accidents. While these are common… Read More »
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 »
