Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Recently Injured in a Truck Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Time Limit for Filing a Claim for Compensation in Palmdale
Palmdale residents may be surprised to find out that there are strict time limits for bringing a claim for compensation for injuries sustained in a negligent trucking accident. Indeed, under California personal injury and tort laws, the timer starts ticking on Palmdale truck accident claims as soon as a negligent truck accident occurs, and… Read More »
Production of Documents, Requests for Admissions, Interrogatories: What Does it All Mean in My Palmdale Truck Accident Case?
Often when we see automobile and truck accident personal injury cases play out in television dramas, court T.V., or in movies, we witness a courtroom scene. Judges screaming at lawyers, lawyers objecting, and plaintiffs, defendants, and witnesses taking the stand playing out a courtroom drama is a typical Hollywood representation of what goes on… Read More »
Lancaster Car Crash that Kills Man and Injures Young Boy Underscores Options for Lancaster Families Under California Civil Laws
A horrific car accident earlier this year serves as an important reminder of the options that Lancaster families have under California civil laws when a loved one is lost due to the negligent or intentional conduct of another person or party. According to local news reports, a driver that was believed to be under… Read More »
Have You Delayed in Speaking with a Palmdale Car Accident Lawyer after Your Car Accident Injury? 3 Reasons Why You Should Act Now
A car accident caused by another driver’s negligent conduct can seriously impact a car accident victim’s life. From mounting medical bills, calls from insurance companies, painful injury treatment, and, potentially, even the inability to work one’s regular job, a car accident can certainly turn a car accident victim’s life on its head. In all… Read More »
Insurance Companies Harassing You to Settle Your Palmdale Car Accident Case? Here’s What You Should Do
As aggressive as it may seem, it is not rare that a car accident insurance company may contact a Palmdale car accident victim shortly after they are involved in a car accident to try to settle out their potential claims for compensation. Using persistence, and perhaps hoping that a Palmdale car accident victim has… Read More »
What Is the Difference Between General and Special Damages in a California Personal Injury Case?
A personal injury lawsuit allows you to seek monetary compensation known as damages from a party whose negligence has hurt you in some way. In California, a successful personal injury claimant is entitled to the full measure of their compensatory damages. These damages are broken down into two categories: general and special damages. What… Read More »
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California?
If you are injured in an accident caused by another person’s intentional or negligent actions, you can file a personal injury lawsuit and seek compensation for your losses. But what happens when someone dies as a result of a wrongful act? A deceased individual cannot sue. And what about family members who are suffering… Read More »
5 Steps to Take Following a California Car Accident
Nobody expects to be involved in a car accident. But when one happens, you must be prepared to take certain steps to protect yourself and your family. If you are injured or suffered property damage, you have the right to seek compensation from the negligent driver who caused the accident. Here are five steps… Read More »
Is California a “One-Bite” State When It Comes to Dog Bite Lawsuits?
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, about 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year throughout the United States. About 800,000 people annually require medical attention for dog bite injuries, and many of those victims are young children. Indeed, a California Department of Public Health study found that children under the age… Read More »
California Court Upholds $329,000 Slip-and-Fall Verdict Against Rite-Aid
In California, a business can be held liable for slip and fall accidents caused by a dangerous condition on the premises. To be clear, a business is not automatically responsible for every accident that may occur. Rather, the law requires proof that the business owner had “actual or constructive” notice of the dangerous condition… Read More »