Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Can I Sue My Doctor For Failing to Diagnose Vulvar Cancer?
Early diagnosis is very important with vulvar cancer, and many women in New York are finding this out the hard way. Although this type of cancer is quite rare, the consequences can be life-altering. All forms of cancer are serious, but vulvar cancer can be especially alarming and stressful since it involves such an… Read More »
31-Story Crane Falls Apart in Brooklyn
Although there are many potential hazards on a typical New York construction site, cranes are perhaps some of the most worrying. These towering pieces of heavy equipment seem to loom over us as we walk by, and many of us have an underlying fear that they might fall over at any minute. These fears… Read More »
Can I Sue a Mechanic for Making My Car Unsafe in New York?
Motorists place an enormous amount of trust in mechanics. New York is filled with all kinds of traffic hazards, and we need to be able to depend on our cars to get us safely from point A to point B. Most of the time, collisions are due to human error on the part of… Read More »
What Happens if I Get Hit By an Uninsured Driver in New York?
Car insurance is a vital part of traffic safety in New York, but unfortunately there are many drivers in the Empire State that get behind the wheel without being properly insured. So what happens if one of these irresponsible individuals hits you and causes you to suffer injuries? Can you still receive compensation for… Read More »
What to Do if You Have Been Asked to Work on an Unsafe Construction Site
While there are plenty of responsible employers, contractors, and property owners in New York’s construction industry, others seem to place minimal value on the safety of workers. If you have spent a few years working in this industry, you’ve probably witnessed more than one unsafe working condition. It’s important to know how to react… Read More »
Labor Law Section 200
New York State also has Labor Law Section 200 which is a codification of common law negligence. It provides that if the owner or contractor had the authority to supervise or control the work that resulted in the worker’s injuries, they are liable to the worker. There are many attributes that the court will… Read More »
Power Tools Pose a Significant Risk to New York Construction Workers
It’s not always easy to determine who is to blame for construction accidents in New York. On the one hand, you might immediately point your finger at a negligent property owner or a contractor who didn’t follow proper safety procedures. In other situations, the culprit may be right under our noses. Faulty power tools… Read More »
If I Was Jaywalking in New York, Can I Still File an Injury Claim?
Pedestrian injuries are often some of the most serious when it comes to traffic accidents. While drivers may be protected by a layer of metal, airbags, and various safety technology, pedestrians are completely vulnerable. Regardless of whether you were jaywalking or crossing legally within the crosswalk at an intersection, these injuries can be life-altering…. Read More »
What Should I Do If I Was Exposed to Toxins on a New York Construction Site?
No matter how important a building is, no one should ever be exposed to toxins in order to facilitate its construction. Construction workers in New York may suffer serious health consequences as a result of being exposed to toxins while on the job. In some cases, this exposure is the result of an accident… Read More »
Brooklyn Construction Accident Results in Terrible Consequences
Another construction accident in New York has claimed the life of a worker. The accident also severely injured a second worker. Although it’s true that “accidents happen,” someone is usually to blame – at least to some degree. Negligence and carelessness by property owners and third-party contractors can lead to serious consequences for innocent… Read More »
