Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Business Groups Are Trying To Use Cannabis Legalization To Destroy The Scaffold Law
In New York, business groups have been trying to get rid of the Scaffold Law for years. This should come as no surprise, as various businesses end up paying millions of dollars each year to construction workers in New York who are protected under the Scaffold Law. Although they have been trying their best… Read More »
What Constitutes A “Gravity-Related Injury” In New York?
In New York, gravity-related injuries represent one of the biggest risks to construction workers. These workers often work at extreme heights, and a fall can easily become fatal under certain circumstances. Even a relatively short fall can have devastating consequences for workers, especially when they’re given inadequate safety training and equipment. But what exactly… Read More »
Can I Sue Someone Who Has Left The Country?
Negligent individuals who cause injuries to victims often try all kinds of schemes to avoid the consequences. From underhanded legal strategies to countersuits, it often seems like these at-fault entities will do everything possible to avoid paying you the compensation you deserve. So what happens if they simply leave the country? Will they still… Read More »
Another Elevator Accident Leaves Man Dead In Brooklyn
Most of us never think twice about getting into an elevator. The truth is that these devices can cause injuries or even death. This has happened on numerous occasions across New York, and it is an issue that needs to be addressed. While there is not much that can soothe a person who has… Read More »
Someone Hit Me With An E-Scooter In New York. What Now?
E-Scooters are becoming increasingly common across the world’s biggest cities, and New York is no exception. These small but deceptively fast vehicles are proving to be quite popular among tourists and individuals who don’t own cars. At first, most of these scooters were kick scooters. Now a days, these scooters are powered by single… Read More »
Another Construction Worker Passes Away In New York
In January of 2021, NBC New York reported that a construction worker tragically lost his life after an accident involving a submerged excavator. Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of this victim. No one should have to lose a loved one, especially not while that person is trying to earn… Read More »
Can I Sue My Doctor For Failing To Diagnose Breast Cancer?
Each year, approximately 16,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the Empire State. It is one of the most common types of cancer for women in the State of New York, and in many cases, these women pass away or suffer needlessly due to negligence on the part of healthcare professionals. A doctor… Read More »
Worst Snowstorm in Five Years Hits New York
On January 31st of 2021, New York was hit with the worst blizzard the city had seen for over five years. Millions of New Yorkers braced themselves from a coming onslaught of snow, and Mayor de Blasio quickly declared a state of emergency. Three separate blizzards were predicted to hit the Big Apple after… Read More »
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 »
