Author Archives: Jay Butchko
California Highway Patrol Makes Major Push to Combat Distracted Driving in Santa Clarita and Throughout California
The California Highway Patrol is not playing any games when it comes to raising awareness about the dangers to California drivers and residents of distracted driving. This month, in honor of April National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the California Highway Patrol is not only sending the message to California drivers and residents that they… Read More »
Think You Don’t Have Enough Evidence for Your Santa Clarita Truck Accident Case to Bring it to Court? Find Out How You Can Get More Evidence Once You File
One thing that some individuals may think about after surviving a serious accident involving a semi-truck or 18-wheeler truck is whether they have enough evidence to bring a lawsuit in court to recover compensation for their injuries and losses. Indeed, in Santa Clarita, under California personal injury laws, victims of negligently-caused commercial truck accidents… Read More »
Why is Driving in Santa Clarita “So Dangerous”? Find Out All About the Risks Santa Clarita Drivers Face on the Road and What You Can Do if You are Injured Due to Another Driver’s Bad Driving
Drivers across Santa Clarita face a perplexing problem: they must drive a car to do all the things that they need and want to do, but they are at the risk of being in a serious car accident virtually every time they get behind the wheel. Indeed, with the culture of using a car… Read More »
Study Reveals Vexing Distracted Driving Phenomenon – Drivers Value Safety on the Road, But Still Want to Use Cell Phones While Driving
During the month of April, driver safety organizations, community groups, grieving families, and government offices are pushing to get the word out about distracted driving car accidents and their impacts on the lives of those who live in Santa Clarita. Indeed, April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and there is no better time for… Read More »
How High is Too High To Drive? The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lays Down the Law on Driving While Smoking Marijuana
Marijuana has become a popular drug both for recreation and for prescription medication use in Santa Clarita, in California, and in recent times, throughout many parts of the United States. Although once denounced as only for “stoners,” “hippies,” and “potheads,” there is no question that marijuana, weed, or bud, as it is sometimes called,… Read More »
California Car Accident Crash Factors: Find Out About the Top 5 Distracted Driving Accident Factors and What You Can Do to Get Justice Against Distracted Drivers in Santa Clarita
When most Santa Clarita drivers and residents think about distracted driving accidents in Santa Clarita, they probably think about an obvious culprit: cell phones. Indeed, between television “Public Service Announcements,” community outreach programs, and even awareness events put on by the local police, the word is definitely out in Santa Clarita that cell phone… Read More »
Curious about How Much Your Santa Clarita Car Accident Claim May be Worth? Find Out About Key Factors in the Valuation of Santa Clarita Car Accident Personal Injury Claims Here
If you have recently been injured in a serious car accident in Santa Clarita, you may be wondering how much your personal injury case might be worth if you decide to take it to court. The truth of the matter is that the value of a personal injury claim in Santa Clarita depends on… Read More »
Suspected DUI Accident that Led to Death of 1 in Santa Clarita Shows Dangers of Out-of-Control Cars to Other Motorists, Pedestrians on Santa Clarita Roads
A fatal single-car motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of one person in Santa Clarita demonstrates just how out-of-control suspected “driving under the influence” car crashes can be, and alerts Santa Clarita motorists and pedestrians of the potential for drunk drivers to create chaos on Santa Clarita streets. According to local news… Read More »
Are You Safe in Your Santa Clarita Fitness Center? Learn about Gym Sexual Assault Cases and What You Can Do Under California Civil Laws
There is no question that many Santa Clarita residents like to frequent gyms and fitness centers to get a workout in, rehabilitate injuries, and, perhaps, to just blow off some steam. Gyms and fitness centers are some of the most popular places to engage in fitness activities and keep people active and fit in… Read More »
2 Horses Killed in Deadly Car Accident in Santa Clarita after Nissan Collides with Mother and Daughter Crossing Street
A terrible and heartbreaking story about the death of two horses and the injury of a horse rider after being hit by a car in Santa Clarita last year raises questions about what happens when a pet or livestock animal is killed in a car accident in Santa Clarita. According to local news reports,… Read More »