Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Think Twice before Reading that Text: The Dangers of Distracted Driving when Sharing the Road with Semi-Trucks
Virtually all Palmdale drivers have likely heard it, but it bears repeating anyway: driving while distracted is extremely dangerous. Even further still, Palmdale residents should be especially cautious of breaking the “no driving while distracted” rule of the road when they share the road with commercial semi-trucks, or 18-wheeler trucks. In addition to the… Read More »
Did You Lose More than Your Car in a Truck Accident in California? If So, You May be Owed Money for Your Destroyed Personal Items
After the dust has settled and medical concerns have stabilized, a question that many Palmdale truck accident survivors have on their minds is what type of compensation is available to truck accident survivors in Palmdale under California civil personal injury laws. Indeed, a number of things can be destroyed in an accident involving an… Read More »
FMCSA Provides Guidance to Truck Drivers to Prevent Fatigued Driving
There is no doubt that truck drivers in Palmdale and throughout the United States work extremely hard to do the important work of moving goods and products throughout the country and onto consumer shelves. Truck driving is a difficult and physically taxing job, requiring drivers to work long hours, hop in and out of… Read More »
Three Things You May Not Have Known about Motorcycle Accidents in California
In Palmdale, and throughout the rest of the country, motorcycle riders gear up to hit the open road, adventure across the highways, and to simply commute to work. Motorcycle riding is a popular pastime for many Palmdale residents, and sometimes it is even a family affair. However, there is no question that motorcycle riding… Read More »
A Tale of Two Palmdale Car Accidents: Mediation vs. Trial in Palmdale Car Accident Cases
Palmdale drivers may wonder exactly what a car accident case looks like in real life. On the big screen, actors often portray the life of a car accident case as one that starts with a crash, involves the help of big-shot lawyers, is played out in front of a packed courtroom with a stiff… Read More »
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Victorville During Week Before Holiday Underscores Options for Justice for Family Members under California Wrongful Death Laws
Less than a week from the Christmas Holiday, there is no doubt that the streets are full of hustle and bustle. In Palmdale, shoppers are making their final Christmas present purchases, grabbing ingredients for holiday cookies, and dropping-off and picking-up packages at the post office. Traffic is just a little bit more hectic during… Read More »
If Mediation is an Option in Your Car Accident Case, Here’s What You Should Know
One of the common misconceptions about car accident cases in Palmdale is that every car accident case eventually goes to trial and is resolved by a jury of one’s peers. However, in real life, trial is not always what resolves or “ends” a case. Indeed, there are a number of ways that a Palmdale… Read More »
Curious about Where to Get Started with Your Palmdale Slip and Fall Case? Here’s What You Need to Know
There is no doubt that slip and fall accidents can severely injure a person to the point that they may be hospitalized and suffer long-term or even permanent injury or disability. Indeed, slip and fall accidents can and do happen when negligent property and business property owners fail to maintain safe premises, and another… Read More »
2018 Drunk Driving Accident Involving Lancaster Teacher Underscores Difference Between Criminal and Civil Fatal Drunk Driving Cases Under California Laws
On the evening of November 15, 2018, Lancaster, California teacher Mary Kruppe got behind the wheel of her Jeep Wrangler and barreled onto the streets. According to local news reports, it may have been like any other fall evening, except for the fact that Kruppe was intoxicated when she decided to drive down Lancaster’s… Read More »
Considering Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Palmdale Truck Accident Case? 3 Reasons Why Working with Palmdale Truck Accident Lawyer Just Makes Sense
When a person is seriously injured in a truck accident in Palmdale, a number of issues may crop up as they heal from their wounds and try to get back to their normal lives. Indeed, on top of surgeries, medications, and physical therapy appointments, dealing with insurance companies, legal jargon, and financial constraints from… Read More »