Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
New Hampshire Sees a Surge in Car Accident Fatalities Despite Less Traffic: Here’s How to Stay Safe
Due to New Hampshire’s COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, traffic volume across the state dropped sharply during the spring of 2020. However, the same cannot be said about traffic-related deaths on New Hampshire’s roads during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bizarrely, car accident fatalities skyrocketed by 70% compared to the same period last year (state authorities recorded 34… Read More »
Liability in Merging Accidents in New Hampshire: Who is at Fault?
Merging car accidents are a common occurrence on our roads. These crashes occur when a motorist merges into another lane or onto another road and ends up hitting someone else’s vehicle from the side or rear-ending it. But what about liability in merging collisions? Is the driver changing lanes always at-fault? Causes of Merging… Read More »
Accident with a UPS Vehicle: Can the Company Be Held Liable?
Residents of New Hampshire, especially those who commute to and from work, see UPS vehicles and other delivery drivers, all the time. These brown-colored trucks, operated by the United Parcel Service (UPS), deliver packages, items, and documents to customers all across the nation. While the majority of deliveries do not involve any incident, some… Read More »
COVID-19 and Truck Accidents: The FMCSA Suspends Trucking Regulations
The demand for certain medical supplies, especially disinfectants and personal protective equipment, has been booming during the coronavirus pandemic. Also, many Americans have been stocking up on food and supplies, emptying the shelves of some grocery stores. In response to COVID-19 panic buying, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) decided to temporarily suspend… Read More »
Wearing a Face Mask While Driving Can Cause a Car Accident
While there is an ongoing debate regarding face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent car accident indicates that wearing a mask while driving may be dangerous. New Hampshire’s Bureau of Infectious Disease Control has urged residents to wear face masks in public to help curb the spread of coronavirus. However, many drivers in… Read More »
COVID-19: Surgeries and Other Procedures Postponed
On May 4, 2020, New Hampshire hospitals reopened their doors for certain elective surgeries and time-sensitive medical procedures that were previously postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, many procedures remain postponed until further notice. COVID-19: Hospitals Reopen Their Doors, But Not to Every Patient Since mid-March, hospitals in New Hampshire and across the… Read More »
The Spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Manchester, New Hampshire
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has killed over 44,000 people in the U.S. and more than 177,000 globally. As the number of confirmed cases of the virus surpassed 800,000 and continues to rise by the hour in the United States, most states are ordering at least some type of stay-at-home orders for residents. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Symptoms… Read More »
Can You Sue a New Hampshire Nursing Home for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Exposure?
Senior citizens are the most vulnerable group of people to experience serious complications from COVID-19. Also, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults have the highest fatality rate from coronavirus. For this reason, the CDC issued special guidance for nursing homes and long-term care facilities to help minimize the risk… Read More »
Can You Obtain Workers’ Comp Benefits if You Contract COVID-19 at Work in New Hampshire?
These unprecedented and stressful times have impacted the everyday life of every New Hampshire resident. Life as we know it has changed drastically after the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began. More than 16 million Americans, who account for about 10% of the U.S. workforce, have already lost their jobs in just three weeks as a… Read More »