Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
How Medication Errors Occur
When a person is not feeling well or has a chronic condition, there are many medications that can help. There are almost 6,800 prescription medications available in the United States. There are many more over-the-counter drugs as well as countless herbs and supplements used to treat health issues. Given this staggering number of substances… Read More »
Suing for Defective Contact Lenses in New York
According to the CDC, roughly 45 million Americans wear contact lenses on a regular basis. Most of these individuals are female. The CDC has also issued continued warnings of the risks associated with contact lenses – in particular the danger of infections, germs, and other medical issues. So what happens if you suffer an… Read More »
Pursuing Compensation for a Bus Crash in New York
There are many important benefits associated with riding the bus. Those who choose this mode of transport often do so because it is more affordable or more sustainable. But traveling by bus also comes with its own set of challenges and dangers. Although bus accidents are rare in New York, they have the potential… Read More »
New York Could Force Buildings to Get Rid of Sidewalk Sheds – But at What Cost?
Many New Yorkers have accepted sidewalk sheds as just another part of life in the Big Apple. Walk down virtually any street in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or the Bronx, and you’re almost guaranteed to pass under at least one sidewalk shed. For those who don’t know, sidewalk sheds primarily protect pedestrians from falling debris, and… Read More »
2 Killed, 4 Injured in Manhattan Car Accident
Teens can get into a lot of trouble, especially when vehicles are involved. When they don’t follow traffic laws, they can cause serious or fatal accidents. Sadly, this was recently the case in the Washington Heights area of Manhattan. Five teens were inside a stolen vehicle when it collided with a Jeep and two… Read More »