Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Types of Damages Are Available in New Hampshire Personal Injury Cases?
If you have been injured in a car crash or any other accident in New Hampshire, you may wonder how much your personal injury claim is worth and what damages are available in your case. Since each personal injury case is unique, the types of damages that are available in your particular case may… Read More »
Uber’s Safety Report Reveals Disturbing Passenger and Driver Claims
The rise of Uber and other ridesharing companies in New Hampshire and other states has offered working opportunities to car owners and presented a convenient and reliable method of transportation for commuters. However, there are many risks and legal challenges associated with riding with Uber, especially if a driver or passenger suffers a personal… Read More »
New Hampshire’s Dog Bite Laws: How is Liability Determined?
While most people think of dogs as furry companions, some dogs can be dangerous, vicious, and cause injury or death. When a dog attacks someone, the dog bite victim may be able to recover damages if he/she can prove the dog owner’s liability. The Most Dangerous Dog Breeds That Bite People While some dog… Read More »
What Evidence Do You Need After a Slip and Fall Injury in New Hampshire?
If you sustained a slip and fall injury on someone else’s property and you are considering filing a premises liability claim in New Hampshire, whether or not you will be awarded compensation depends on how compelling the evidence is. Recovering Damages for a Slip and Fall Injury In New Hampshire, you will have to… Read More »
New Hampshire’s Comparative Negligence and At-Fault Insurance System: How Does It Work?
If you were injured in a car crash or any other accident and are considering filing a personal injury claim in New Hampshire, you need to understand how the state’s comparative negligence system works. New Hampshire follows the doctrine of modified comparative negligence. What that means is that you can be partially responsible for… Read More »
Who’s Responsible for Your Swimming Pool Injury in New Hampshire?
About ten people die from unintentional drowning every single day. However, unintentional drowning is not the only bad thing that can happen to you in or around a swimming pool. Hundreds of thousands of Americans sustain swimming pool injuries every year. A large percentage of those injuries occur through no fault of the swimmer…. Read More »
Recovering Damages in a Hit and Run Accident in New Hampshire
Being injured in an auto accident is always an overwhelming and scary experience. However, being injured in a hit and run accident is even worse because it can be tough to recover damages if the at-fault motorist is never found or identified. Unfortunately, some victims of hit and run accidents are not able to… Read More »
How to Establish Fault in Car Accidents in Work Zones?
If you have been driving in Manchester or elsewhere in New Hampshire this summer, you may have noticed a lot of new work zones all across the state. Many companies take advantage of warm weather in order to complete construction projects, which is why you might see more construction, maintenance, and repairs on roadways… Read More »
ATV Accidents Are on the Rise in New Hampshire
The warm months – May through September – account for the vast majority of ATV accidents in New Hampshire and other states. ATV riding has become one of the most popular summer activities in the United States, but the latest reports show that ATV accidents have been on the rise in NH. At least… Read More »
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Hang Your Face Mask from the Rearview Mirror
During the coronavirus pandemic, people have developed a habit of always carrying a face mask and hand sanitizer wherever they go. Many Americans do not leave their house without a face mask to protect themselves and others from the COVID-19 disease. When you get in your vehicle, the rearview mirror may seem like the… Read More »
