Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
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 »
