Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Makes Commercial Vehicle Accident Claims Different?
Automobile accidents are reported on a daily basis in our region. The New Jersey Department of Transportation reports that there are approximately 270,000 motor vehicle collisions reported in our state each year—with around 18,000 occurring in Monmouth County alone. A significant share of multi-vehicle crashes involve commercial vehicles. For a number of different reasons,… Read More »
How Do You Prove That A Driver Was Distracted After A Crash In New Jersey?
Distracted driving is a serious—and growing—problem on our roads. According to data cited by the Insurance Information Institute (III), more than 3,000 people are killed and many thousands more are injured in distracted driving crashes each year. However, safety researchers believe the official numbers are an undercount. Distracted driving is systematically underreported. You may… Read More »
Three Juveniles Hospitalized After Car Accident In Monmouth County
According to a report from The Journal Publications, three young people were hospitalized after a motor vehicle accident in Monmouth County. Emergency first responders immediately responded to the scene. The crash reportedly occurred on Tiberon Drive in Holmdel. No additional details were available about the cause of the collision. It is still under investigation… Read More »
San Mateo County Board Of Education Sues Several Social Media Companies Addicting Students
According to a report from ABP Live, Meta—the parent company of Facebook and Instagram—is facing another lawsuit from a school district. The San Mateo County Board of Education has filed a complaint against the social media giant alleging harm to children and teenagers because of social media addiction. The lawsuit is part of a… Read More »
What Is A Hostile Work Environment For Sexual Harassment Claims?
No employee in New Jersey should be subject to sexual harassment in the workplace. Unfortunately it remains a significant problem. There are different categories of sexual harassment. The first is called quid pro quo sexual harassment. The second is called hostile work environment sexual harassment. Claims based on a hostile work environment can be… Read More »
What Makes Drunk Driving Accident Injury Claims Different?
Drunk driving remains a very serious public health hazard. According to the New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, nearly 11,000 people are killed in DUI crashes nationwide each year. Tens of thousands of innocent people sustained serious injuries. If you were hurt in a crash with a drunk driving or drugged driver,… Read More »
Know Your Rights And Your Options After An Accident With An Uninsured Motorist In Monmouth County
Every driver in New Jersey has a legal duty to obtain and obtain the minimum mandatory motor vehicle insurance coverage. Yet, many people fail to do so. There are tens of thousands of uninsured and underinsured drivers using state roads every day. What happens if you get into a crash with an uninsured motorist?… Read More »
Report: Child Hurt In DUI Crash In Monmouth County
According to a report from the Asbury Park Press, a child was seriously hurt in a motor vehicle crash in Monmouth County. The collision, which happened in Wall Township, is a suspected drunk driving crash. While not a lot has been released publicly about the case, a representative of law enforcement called the child’s… Read More »
EEOC Sues Franchisee In New York For Racial Discrimination
On February 2nd, 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced a racial discrimination lawsuit against a Domino’s Pizza franchise in New York State. The Parris Pizza Company, LLC—which owns a franchise location in Cattaraugus County—is facing allegations that two managers subjected African American employees to slurs, discrimination, and intimidation. In this article, our… Read More »
Residential Real Estate In New Jersey: What to Know About Title Searches
The buying or selling of a home is a major commercial transaction. For most people, it will be the most expensive transaction that they are a part of. Real estate prices are rising. According to data from Zillow, the average cost of a single family home in New Jersey now exceeds $440,000—one of the… Read More »
