Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
High-Profile Music Artist Sued in California Court for Allegedly Negligent Rear-End Accident
A high-profile singer and music artist has been named in a personal injury car accident lawsuit that was filed in California court. Jhene Aiko, an R&B musician singer-songwriter originally from Los Angeles, California, is said to have been involved in the accident over a year ago, in July, 2022. According to news reports, the… Read More »
Settlement vs. Trial – What is the Practical Difference for Palmdale Car Accident Victims?
One of the things that a Palmdale car accident victim may wonder after being seriously injured in a car accident due to another driver’s negligence is whether they will need to go through the entire court process in order to get compensation due to them for their injuries. In Palmdale, Under California personal injury… Read More »
California Ranks High on the List of States with Fastest Civil Lawsuit Settlements
One common question among Palmdale car accident victims is just how long a Palmdale car accident personal injury case can take from soup-to-nuts. With few examples except for what we see on television or what we hear in the news, it can be difficult for Palmdale accident victims to gauge the timeline that a… Read More »
Supporting Evidence in Palmdale Car Accident Cases – What You Need to Prove Your Palmdale Car Accident Case and How to Get It
When a Palmdale driver is injured in a car accident or truck accident, they may wonder what type of evidence they would need to build a case for compensation. Under California civil personal injury laws, Palmdale car accident victims who were injured due to another driver or party’s negligent conduct may be entitled to… Read More »
Were You Going “Seatbelt-Less” When You were Injured in a Car Accident in Palmdale, California? Here’s What You Need to Know about California Seatbelt Laws
Most Palmdale drivers understand how important it is for both drivers and passengers of cars, trucks, and other vehicles to wear their seatbelts. Indeed, most Palmdale drivers were taught at a very young age – perhaps the very first time they were strapped into their car seats – that seatbelts are essential to motor… Read More »
One Important Thing You Should Know if You are Not Represented by a Lawyer in Your Palmdale Car Accident Case
After a serious car accident, it can be hard to know exactly what to do. Between police reports and investigations, calls to and from insurance companies, medical treatment, the pain of injuries, and navigating work and home life with an injury, there is no doubt that the aftermath of a car accident can be… Read More »