Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Plan for The Future of a Child with Brain Injury
Brain injuries can be genetic, a result from trauma during labor and delivery, or occur traumatically later in life. Each day in the United States, there are approximately 5,000 individuals who will be diagnosed with a brain injury. Currently, across the country, the Brain Injury Alliance indicates that there are 5,300,000 Americans living with… Read More »
Are Special Needs Trusts and Supplemental Trusts the Same?
When considering special needs planning, two terms are usually used, which are special needs trusts and supplemental needs trusts. As a result, there can be some confusion as to what they both mean and if they are different or the same. Both of these terms essentially mean the same thing and are intended to… Read More »
What Is Negligence In A Civil Suit And How Do You Prove It?
The ultimate goal of a personal injury claim is to secure the highest amount of financial compensation that will account for the full amount of damages suffered. To accomplish this, it is critical that negligence exists and is proven. In some situations, showing negligence on the part of another party is clear, and other… Read More »
What Is The Coming And Going Rule And How Does It Affect Workers’ Compensation?
You get up in the morning and start your day like any other day, getting ready and heading off to work. But what happens if you are injured while you are either driving to work or from work? What are your options to pay for your damages? Will workers’ compensation apply in this scenario?… Read More »
Third-Party Vs. First-Party Special Needs Trusts Explained
Special needs trusts serve an important role as an extra means of financial support for a loved one you have in your life that has special needs. Special needs trusts can be set up in a way that will not jeopardize your loved one’s ability to obtain the government benefits they need and are… Read More »
Medicaid’s 2023 Spousal Impoverishment Adjustment
It is imperative to have up-to-date information when you are estate and long-term care planning. How you manage your money will matter if you have a spouse who must live in a nursing home or other long-term care facility. The government has very detailed and specific rules about what assets you can have while… Read More »
Does An Issuance Of A Summons For Shoplifting In Connecticut Mean You Have Been Arrested?
If you were caught shoplifting in Connecticut, depending on the situation, when law enforcement arrives, they may not slap the handcuffs on you and haul you away to jail. Instead, they may simply provide you with a summons and ticket. This is often the scenario in many shoplifting situations. However, just because your experience… Read More »
Can A Seasonal Worker Obtain Workers’ Compensation In Connecticut?
During the summer time, when school kids are home or around the holidays when extra temporary help is needed, seasonal workers come in handy. Seasonal workers give businesses that see an uptick in their sales an extra hand, but only for a short period of time. A seasonal worker can be an invaluable asset… Read More »
Were You Injured In A Backup Accident In Connecticut?
Car accidents in Connecticut can happen no matter what direction you are going. But when backing up, even with those handy backup cameras, it is still possible to hit something or someone. If you were injured in a backup accident in Connecticut, your injuries might be extensive. You may be able to file a… Read More »
How Much Is Your Car Accident Injury Claim Worth?
Car accidents in Connecticut can result in a wide range of damages to those involved. In the best-case scenario, a car accident would leave no one injured or destroy anyone’s expensive property. Though, many car accidents do not result in such minimal damages. Often, significant injuries and even death can happen when a crash… Read More »