Author Archives: Jay Butchko
COVID Resources
A novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, and which continues to expand. Cases have been identified in the United States, as well as many other countries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State and… Read More »
Does New Hampshire’s 2020 Law Prohibit Talking on the Phone While Driving?
Now that cellphones have taken over our lives, many drivers find it difficult to put away their devices even when operating a vehicle. While nearly everyone knows that New Hampshire law prohibits texting while driving, does the state law forbid talking on the phone while driving? That depends on whether you are using a… Read More »
Establishing Fault in a New Hampshire Slip & Fall Case to Recover Damages
Slip and fall cases arise when a person – typically, a customer or visitor on someone else’s property – suffers injury after slipping or tripping and falling due to an unsafe condition on the premises. A large percentage of slip and fall incidents inside buildings occur due to dangerous conditions such as wet floors,… Read More »
How a Slip & Fall Accident Can Result in Critical Injuries
A slip and fall accident is rarely an anticipated event. This unpredictable accident can happen anywhere, at any time, and to anyone. Even celebrities fall victim to it. Susan Sarandon took to social media to show the consequences of “a little slip” she recently had. People slip and fall in hospitals, shopping malls, grocery… Read More »
5 Potentially At-Fault Parties in a Single-Car Crash (Other Than the Driver)
Not all car collisions involve two or more vehicles. Sometimes, a driver can sustain injuries in a single-vehicle car accident. When you are the only party involved, you may be wondering how to proceed with your insurance. “Who else is to blame for a single-car crash other than the driver of the vehicle?” you… Read More »
Can You Blame Snow or Ice for Your Car Accident in New Hampshire?
The number of car accidents in Manchester and other parts of New Hampshire increases substantially when there is snow, ice, and that disgusting slush on our roads. Snow-packed road conditions and bad weather are a common contributing factor in vehicle crashes, but what about liability? Who is at fault when you get into an… Read More »
How to Establish Fault in a Wrong-Way Car Accident
A driver heading in the wrong direction is a common cause of devastating and, often, fatal car accidents in Manchester and other parts of New Hampshire. Previously, city officials said that one-way streets in Manchester are “nine times deadlier” than two-way streets. Many drivers may simply not be paying attention and turn onto one-way… Read More »
Traffic-Related Deaths in New Hampshire Dropped by 30% in 2019
Traffic-related fatalities on New Hampshire roads dropped by 30% in 2019 compared to the previous year. Although the number of people who died in car and truck accidents on New Hampshire roads and highways has decreased by nearly a third, distracted driving continues to be one of the top factors in these crashes. According… Read More »
Liability for Assault by a Nightclub or Bar Bouncer
Bar and nightclub employees, including bouncers and security personnel, as well as the establishment itself, may be liable for patrons’ personal injuries on the premises. When bouncers or another nightclub/bar employee uses physical force against patrons, there may be a valid claim for assault. Contrary to popular belief, the injured patron may sue the… Read More »
Liability for Cargo Spills
The commercial trucking industry provides a critical link in the process of transporting cargo across the nation. Unfortunately, because the trucks that make this possible are so much larger than passenger cars and are also responsible for carrying potentially hazardous cargo, they also pose a serious risk to other drivers on the road. Collisions… Read More »
