Author Archives: Jay Butchko
When Can You Get Enhanced Compensatory Damages in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire courts routinely award general and special damages when someone gets hurt in a motor vehicle crash, slip and fall, or another type of accident. But did you know that you may be eligible for enhanced compensatory damages? The Difference Between Enhanced Damages and Special/General Damages The most common scenario is when someone… Read More »
Accidents or Injuries Resulting from Trucks Reversing
Truck accidents are sometimes caused by errors in judgment by truck drivers reversing their trucks and/or trailers. Most trucks have blind spots that make reversing difficult, especially when backing up with a trailer connected. In a recent case, a truck driver on foot was literally run over by a backing up truck, leaving the… Read More »
New Hampshire Law Requires Motorists to Remove Ice and Snow from Vehicles
Did you know that there is a New Hampshire state law that requires NH motorists to remove snow and ice buildup from their vehicles? The legislation is known as Jessica’s Law and was enacted after a 20-year-old woman died when ice flew off a moving motor vehicle, hitting another car, which then collided with… Read More »
What Does It Mean if You Have Chest Pains After a Car Accident?
Many car crash victims experience chest pains after being in an accident. Chest pain or any discomfort in the chest after an auto accident could be a sign of a serious medical emergency. Seek medical attention if you have chest pains after a motor vehicle collision. Failing to see a doctor after a vehicle… Read More »
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 »
