Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Insurance Company Weighs-in On Top 5 Causes of Truck Accidents
Most Palmdale residents are likely aware of the clear-and-present dangers that semi-trucks and 18-wheeler commercial trucks pose when they share the road with smaller vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles. Indeed, there is no doubt that the impact of a semi-truck colliding with a smaller vehicle, even an SUV, can be catastrophic, leading to a serious… Read More »
Double 18-Wheeler Truck Accident in Utah Highlights Dangers of Truck Accidents Involving Smaller Vehicles
A multiple semi-truck crash that occurred in Utah this week is raising awareness about the dangers that drivers of smaller vehicles face when involved in accidents with 18-wheeler trucks. According to local news reports, on Thursday, January 24, two separate semi-truck crashes in the same location (that are being reported as a double semi-truck… Read More »
Do 18-Wheeler Truck Rest Break Rules Make Palmdale Streets Safer from Truck Accidents? The Department of Transportation Hours of Service Regulations Explained
There is no doubt that most truck drivers that work for commercial trucking companies and drive 18-wheelers across their home states and across the country work tirelessly to deliver goods from dock to shelf. Indeed, although many Palmdale residents may seem truck driving as a job that only involves sitting and driving, it is,… Read More »
Should I Represent Myself Pro Se in My Palmdale Car Accident Case? Here’s What Palmdale Plaintiffs Need to Know about Self-Representation in Court
When a person is injured in a serious car accident in Palmdale due to another driver’s negligent driving, they may wonder what their rights and options are when it comes to compensation. The truth is that under California civil personal injury laws, victims of negligent car accidents in Palmdale may be entitled to compensation… Read More »
Are You in a Fault or No-Fault Car Accident State? Find Out Where California Stands when it Comes to Car Accident Liability
There is no doubt that car accident personal injury cases in Palmdale can be stressful, confusing, and time-consuming. First, a Palmdale car accident victim must deal with the pain of their injuries and the treatment plan to heal them, the financial stress of taking time off of work, and must put on hold other… Read More »
When You Pick Up the Wheel, Put Down the Phone – The Statistics Do Not Lie when it Comes to Distracted Driving and Cell Phones
There is no question that technology has made most aspects of all of our lives easier. From ordering food online through apps like UberEats and GrubHub, to checking bank transactions, connecting with people more rapidly than ever before through social media platforms, and being readily available wherever and whenever, cell phones enable us to… Read More »
Ohio Roadway Truck Explosion Highlights Dangers to Drivers of Hazmat Trucks on the Road
A semi-truck accident in Akron, Ohio this week has sparked the conversation about the dangers of commercial truck explosions and, accordingly, the dangers of commercial trucks hauling hazardous materials on the road with other vehicles. According to local news reports, on the morning of Monday, February 5 a semi-truck rammed into an embankment on… Read More »
A Refresher on How to Avoid Head-On Collision Car Accidents in Palmdale
Head-on collisions are no doubt some of the most dangerous and deadly car accidents that a person can experience. Driving down the road to wherever they are heading, a Palmdale driver rarely expects another car to veer into their lane, but the truth is that it can and does happen. Indeed, a head-on collision… Read More »
What the California DMV wants Palmdale Drivers to Know about What to do After being Involved in a Car Accident in California
Although driving is undoubtedly the most popular form of transportation in California, and throughout the United States generally, the truth of the matter is that not every California driver knows exactly what they need to do if they are involved in a car accident. Indeed, the aftermath of a car accident can be a… Read More »
Tragic Failure to Yield Accident in Levy County, Florida Injures 5 after Splitting Truck in Half
A serious and nearly-fatal multi-vehicle car accident in Florida hit national headlines last week, just before the weekend. According to local reports, on Friday, February 17, at 3:55 p.m. in the afternoon, a 19-year-old Chiefland, Florida man was driving west on County Road 346 towards U.S. 19 when he approached an intersection in the… Read More »