Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Maureen Raiche Manning: Always a Part of the Conversation About Gender Equality in NH
Founding Partner Maureen Raiche Manning was featured in the April 2023 New Hampshire Bar News providing her insights about gender equality in New Hampshire. Learn more here.
Accidents On Medicare Or Medicaid: The Effect Of Automatic Liens
Many Americans rely on Medicare or Medicaid, and these two programs help individuals get the medical treatment they need to be healthy. And if there’s one time where you really need Medicare or Medicaid, it’s after a car accident. You might think your Medicaid or Medicare is a total lifesaver after suffering a serious… Read More »
How To Get Compensation After A Hit-And-Run
The people of New Hampshire don’t need laws to tell them to stop at the scene of an accident. Deep down, we all know it’s the right thing to do. Unfortunately, some people fail to listen to their conscience – and they speed away after causing serious injuries to innocent people. To say that… Read More »
What Happens When I Get Into An Accident While Driving For Uber, Lyft Or DoorDash?
More people than ever before are driving for apps like Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash. In many ways, these apps provide people with greater freedom, allowing drivers to earn money while working independently and flexibly. In other ways, however, these apps pose a serious safety risk not only to the general public, but also to… Read More »
Young Athletes And Serious Injuries
As parents, we want to see our young athletes succeed. But at what cost? What if your young athlete suffers serious injuries while pursuing their early career? What if these injuries were preventable, and you believe that a school or athletic club is to blame? You’re not the first parent to worry about this… Read More »
Sig Sauer Continuously Sued In New Hampshire
The lawsuits filed against Sig Sauer are flowing in at a continuous rate. The New Hampshire-based gunmaker has been sued repeatedly by plaintiffs who claim that the gun discharges unintentionally without the trigger being manually activated. Among those suing Sig Sauer are ICE agents, police officers, and many other government employees. But are these… Read More »
New Hampshire Police Hit With Two New Lawsuits
Police in New Hampshire protect us from a range of threats, but sometimes the police are the threat. Recently, two new lawsuits against New Hampshire police officers show the extent of this problem. Dover Police Sued in Wrongful Death Lawsuit On January 9th of 2023, it was reported that the Dover Police Department was… Read More »
Suing For Defective Airbags In New Hampshire
An airbag is designed to save your life, but sometimes it’s part of the problem. Although the vast majority of airbags inflate and project drivers without issues, there are always rare cases involving serious injuries or even deaths caused by airbags. If you have been injured by a defective airbag in New Hampshire, you’re… Read More »
What Happens When A Personal Injury Case Goes To Trial?
If your personal injury case is going to trial, you might not be sure what to expect. After all, most people only know about the trial process due to the various films and TV shows they might have seen. So what actually happens during a trial? How do you strive for the best results?… Read More »
Implications Of Suicide In Workers’ Compensation Cases
It is well established in New Hampshire’s workers’ compensation law that an injured worker cannot recover workers’ compensation benefits for an injury caused by the claimant’s willful intent to injury. Specifically, RSA 281-A:2, XI excludes coverage for injuries “proximately caused by the employee’s willful intention to injure himself or injure another.” What was previously… Read More »
