Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Losing a Finger in a Brooklyn Car Accident: What Are My Options
A finger amputation can have long-term consequences for auto accident victims. After this type injury, you may find it challenging to work or engage in your favorite hobbies. You might also experience mental health challenges and issues with self-esteem. Can you receive compensation for this type of injury? Can a Bronx car accident attorney… Read More »
What Happens if You Fall Unconscious During a Brooklyn Car Accident?
One minute you’re driving down the street in Brooklyn, the next minute you’re regaining consciousness in a hospital bed. What just happened? How do you determine the extent of your injuries? How can you find out what (or who) caused your crash? These are common and valid questions for car accident survivors, and an… Read More »
I Lost My Teeth During a Manhattan Car Accident: Can I Sue?
If you lost your teeth during a Manhattan car accident, you may be struggling with many challenges. First, you may feel less confident about your smile, and your missing teeth could be causing legitimate self-esteem issues. Secondly, you may face expensive dental bills after your accident. Furthermore, your dental injuries could be permanently disfiguring,… Read More »
Common Mental Health Challenges After Brooklyn Car Accidents
Survivors of Brooklyn car accidents often face serious mental health challenges. These psychological injuries can be just as serious as physical injuries, and they often last much longer. Sometimes, the psychological trauma of a car accident never truly fades. What are some of the most common mental health issues faced by car accident survivors?… Read More »
Becoming Mentally Disabled After a Car Accident in Manhattan
The definition of a mental disability is more complex than many realize in New York. A mental disability does not necessarily mean that you are unable to have complex thoughts or engage in meaningful conversations. Mental disabilities can be extremely subtle, and this is often the case after a car accident in Manhattan. These… Read More »
Lung Injuries After Bronx Car Accidents
According to Accident Analysis & Prevention, motor vehicle crashes are responsible for up to 70% of all cases of blunt chest trauma. Car crashes are also the most common cause of pulmonary contusions (PC). While many people may not realize how common lung injuries are for car accident victims, the patients who suffer these… Read More »
What Counts as a Slip and Fall Case?
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere: in a grocery store, on a broken sidewalk, or in a poorly lit hallway. But not every fall leads to a lawsuit. So, how do you know if your accident qualifies as a valid slip and fall case? In this article, we break down the key criteria… Read More »
Can You Sue for a Fall on Public Property?
Each year, thousands of people suffer injuries from slip and fall accidents on public property — sidewalks, parks, or government buildings. But when the property is owned or maintained by a public agency, the rules and responsibilities are different. So, can you sue for a fall on public property in the U.S.? The short… Read More »
¿Qué se considera un caso de resbalón y caída?
Los accidentes por resbalones y caídas pueden ocurrir en cualquier lugar: en un supermercado, en una acera rota o en un pasillo con poca iluminación. Pero no todas las caídas dan lugar a una demanda. Entonces, ¿cómo saber si tu accidente califica como un caso válido de resbalón y caída? En este artículo, explicamos… Read More »
¿Puedes demandar por una caída en propiedad pública?
Cada año, miles de personas sufren lesiones por accidentes de resbalones y caídas en propiedad pública —como aceras, parques o edificios del gobierno—. Pero cuando la propiedad pertenece o es mantenida por una entidad pública, las reglas y responsabilidades son diferentes. Entonces, ¿se puede demandar por una caída en propiedad pública en Estados Unidos?… Read More »