Author Archives: Jay Butchko
States With Most Dog Bites – Where Does NJ Rank?
It is estimated that close to 90 million dogs live in the United States. Dogs are often seen as man’s best friend, but is that really the case? It’s true in most cases. Dogs do tend to love their owners and other people, generally speaking. But of course there are cases where they don’t…. Read More »
Dangers of Playing Sports
With the Summer Olympics going on right now, many of us watch these highly skilled and talented athletes in awe of their greatness. We often wish we could be athletes and make money for playing sports we love. Organized sports are a great way to get much-needed exercise. Participating in sports improves strength and… Read More »
2 Police Officers Injured in Crash on Interstate 78
Multi-vehicle car accidents can be scary. With so many tons of metal involved, there are bound to be serious injuries. Two police officers were recently involved in such a crash, but fortunately, they are in stable condition. The incident happened on the afternoon of August 9. The New Providence police officers were in their… Read More »
Sidewalk Liability Laws in Place for Commercial Property Owners
You slip and fall on a sidewalk outside of a vacant commercial property that hasn’t been in service in years. You suffer injuries and want to be reimbursed for your medical expenses. Is this possible? If so, who is liable? The New Jersey Supreme Court recently ruled that the commercial property owner would be… Read More »
Man Killed in Scotch Plains Construction Accident
Construction work is not easy. It can be very dangerous, especially since heavy equipment is often used. In some cases, employees can get into serious or even fatal accidents. Sadly, this was recently the case in Scotch Plains. A man was performing demo work on a house when he was hit with a backhoe… Read More »
Bicyclist Decapitated in NJ Crash
Traffic laws and signals are in place for a reason. Motorists need to drive safely and follow traffic laws at all times. When the light is red, they need to stop. When they don’t, serious or even fatal accidents can occur. Unfortunately, this was recently the case in Elizabeth. A driver ran a red… Read More »
Half-and-Half Product Recalled Due to Improper Testing
Raw food products such as milk and meat can sometimes be contaminated with bacteria and even medications. Wegmans, a popular grocery chain, recently issued a recall for its ultra-pasteurized half-and-half product due to possible improper testing for antibiotic residue. The recall affects Wegmans’ one-quart cartons of its half-and-half. According to the supermarket, it is… Read More »
1 Killed, 5 Injured in Crash in Hunterdon County
A teen never got to experience her first day of the new school year, as sadly, she was killed in a crash on the way to school. She and her brother were involved in a three-vehicle accident on the morning of August 22 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Franklin Township Police responded to the… Read More »
Big Rig Crashes Into New Jersey Home
Truck drivers have a huge responsibility when they are on the road. They need to stay alert at all times or else they can cause a serious accident due to their large size. This is what recently happened in New Jersey. Fortunately, nobody was killed when a big rig collided with a home after… Read More »
2 Killed, 1 Injured in Wrong-Way Crash
When driving, it’s important to travel in the correct direction. If you are heading north in a southbound lane of a freeway, for example, you will likely end up in a head-on collision. These are the deadliest types of crashes. A wrong-way crash did recently occur in Paramus, killing two people and leaving another… Read More »
