Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Woman Killed in Crash With Police Car
While police officers are there to help those involved in car accidents, sometimes they actually cause them. In many cases, these crashes result in serious injuries and fatalities. Sadly, this was recently the case in New Jersey. A police officer on duty crashed a patrol vehicle with a civilian’s car on Memorial Day, killing… Read More »
Worker Dies in Accident at Metal Polishing Company
Some jobs are more dangerous than others. For example, a person operating heavy machinery is more likely to get into a serious accident compared to an office worker who sits at a desk all day. This is typical in the construction and industrial sectors. For example, a New Jersey man was recently killed in… Read More »
FDA Recalls Sodas Due to Dangerous Dyes
We know that sodas aren’t necessarily the healthiest drink, but are they really that dangerous? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seems to think so. Four soda products were recently recalled due to dangerous food dyes. One has even been linked to cancer. The recalled products are Pink Lemonade, Yellow Lemonade, Yellow Lemonade X,… Read More »
Woman Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash
Crashes often occur at intersections. These accidents can happen due to various reasons. Sometimes they are minor in nature, but in some cases, they can be deadly. This was recently the case in Parsippany. A woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on the evening of May 6 at West Hanover Avenue and Gov…. Read More »
Food Manufacturer Cited for Workplace Injuries
The workplace should be fairly safe for employees. While some jobs are more dangerous than others, there should never be a risk of amputation. Sadly, this recently happened at a frozen food manufacturer in New Jersey, resulting in a citation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited CJ TMI Manufacturing America LLC… Read More »
How to Prove That Public Property is Dangerous
Dangers exist everywhere. Whether you are in your home, on a neighbor’s property, at a grocery store, or on a government road, you could get injured by a dangerous condition. When this happens, this is considered a premises liability claim. These cases can be complex when public property is involved. A public entity may… Read More »
Garbage Truck Crashes Into Toll Plaza
A woman who hardly ever called in sick from work did so on the morning of April 12 and while her boss may not have been happy with her decision, it literally saved her life. When the toll collector from Jersey Shore woke up that morning, she had a strange feeling that something bad… Read More »
Man Awarded $15 Million After Falling Through Condo’s Pool Stairs
When working, supporting a business as a client, or otherwise being on someone else’s property, people have an expectation of safety. Not many people go to a place of business or a friend’s house and expect to suffer an accident and become disabled for life. Unfortunately, a pool maintenance man suffered this fate after… Read More »
Child Suffers Burns at Daycare; Woman Arrested
Children are fast and can get into trouble very easily. Young children can get into accidents and seriously injure themselves, especially if they are not properly supervised. This recently happened at a daycare in New Jersey. A boy was allegedly neglected and suffered serious burns. The woman in charge of his care was arrested…. Read More »
Family of Man Killed at Timberlane Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
There’s no doubt that certain jobs are more dangerous than others. However, many people suffer egregious harm and death due to their employer’s negligence. Sadly, this was the case in New Jersey in 2022. A 48-year-old man was working at Timberlane Services Inc. when a tank exploded and he was blown through a roof…. Read More »
