Author Archives: Jay Butchko
American Dream Mall Sued Yet Again by Manhattan Family
American Dream Mall has certainly seen its fair share of injury lawsuits over the years, and the mall’s legal issues continue to mount. Recently, a Manhattan family has decided to file yet another lawsuit against the mall after a girl was severely injured while visiting the Nickelodeon Universe theme park. New questions have been… Read More »
Suing for Tainted Bone Grafts in the United States
According to the latest statistics, up to 500,000 bone grafts are conducted each year in the United States. With so many bone grafts taking place across the world, there is genuine concern about the availability of donor tissue. Companies are fighting with each other for access to donor tissue, and in some cases they… Read More »
Can I Sue for a Slip and Fall that Occurred Anywhere in New York?
Slip and fall lawsuits occur when victims suffer injuries due to some kind of fall hazard. These plaintiffs can file lawsuits for injuries that occur in a wide range of different locations. If you have suffered a slip and fall injury in New York, there’s a good chance that you can pursue compensation for… Read More »
Pursuing Compensation for Fire-Related Injuries in New York
Fire-related injuries have the potential to alter lives forever. Many fire-related accidents are fatal, and survivors often struggle with disfigurements, disabilities, and other serious consequences. Faced with these issues, many injured plaintiffs decide to pursue compensation. Doing so may help them cover medical expenses, missed wages, emotional distress, and other damages typically associated with… Read More »
NYC Contractor Caught Falsifying Documents to Hide Involvement in Worker’s Injury
New York workers rely on safety protocols and procedures. If these safety procedures are ignored or breached, employees may suffer fatal consequences. Fortunately, New York employees and their families enjoy certain rights and protections – including the opportunity to pursue compensation after serious or fatal accidents. The issue is that many employers try all… Read More »
Three Brooklyn Workers Suffer Serious Burns in Electrical Fire
Workplaces in Brooklyn can be extremely dangerous, and employees face many hazards during a typical shift. Despite modern workplaces being much more safety-focused than in previous decades, accidents still happen. Recently, three Brooklyn workers suffered serious burns after an electrical fire broke out. If you have experienced a similar accident in Brooklyn, you might… Read More »
Are E-Bike Batteries Causing Fires in New York?
E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular throughout New York, but they may be more dangerous than many people realize. While zooming down a busy street on an electric bike certainly comes with its own risks, the batteries also pose fire hazards when stored inside buildings. Charging these bikes overnight has the potential to spark serious… Read More »
Drunk Driver Kills Couple in Long Island
Drunk drivers continue to cause mayhem throughout New York, and innocent people are dying as a result. Recently, a couple in Long Island lost their life in a tragic, high-speed collision caused by a heavily-intoxicated driver. While there is nothing anyone can do to bring victims back or heal their permanent injuries, you can… Read More »
Bedsores in Nursing Homes
When a person stays in one place for too long, they can develop bedsores. Bedsores are ulcers that occur at pressure points, where the skin meets a bed or wheelchair. They occur because the skin loses blood flow and starts to decay. Most people don’t get bedsores because they move often. Even at night,… Read More »
Deadliest Auto Defects
Passenger vehicles and light trucks weigh thousands of pounds. A collision with such a vehicle can cause major injuries and fatalities. But even if a driver is operating a vehicle properly, accidents can still occur due to auto defects. Auto defects can cause vehicles to behave in erratic ways, causing accidents. Sometimes these accidents… Read More »
