Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Brutal Killing of Father and Daughter in Palmdale Mall Parking Lot Underscores Premises Liability Claims under California Laws
It was almost two years ago this week that a Palmdale woman and her father lost their lives to a vicious and brutal attack in a Palmdale mall parking lot. The harrowing ordeal that the father and daughter pair went through serves as an example of the dangers that may lurk at Palmdale business… Read More »
Navigating Palmdale Car Accidents: Avoid Making These 3 Mistakes if You are Involved in a Car Accident in Palmdale
One thing is for certain: no Palmdale resident should ever wake up to face the day thinking that they are going to be critically injured in a terrible car accident on their way to work or to drop off the kids at school. However, the sad reality is that serious and even fatal car… Read More »
Watching Out on the Road: Palmdale Drivers Should be Aware of These Top 5 Causes of Distracted Driving
There is no doubt that one could say that there is nearly an epidemic of distracted driving in Palmdale and throughout many areas of California and the United States. Indeed, distracted driving kills numerous Palmdale drivers, passengers, and residents every year, and the pace of distracted driving accidents just does not seem to be… Read More »
The Negligent Driver’s Insurance Company is Trying to ‘Rip Me Off’ in My Palmdale Car Accident Case – What are My Options?
One of the things that a Palmdale car accident survivor can likely expect after the dust has settled, and they have returned home to treat their injuries, is a call from the negligent driver or negligent party’s insurance company. Indeed, when a person is injured in a car accident in Palmdale, the negligent or… Read More »
California Highway Patrol Motorcycle Officer Critically Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident in Palmdale, Highlighting Dangers of Palmdale Roads and Rights and Options of Motorcycle Accident Survivors
The brave men and women that work tirelessly to keep Palmdale’s roads and highways safer are undoubtedly at risk of being involved in a terrible car or motorcycle accident when they hit the road each day for duty. Indeed, California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers must navigate a host of dangerous and potentially life-threatening issues… Read More »
Are You a Victim of a Street Racing Car Accident in Palmdale? If Yes, Here’s What You Need to Know
In June, 2021, a terrible and fatal street racing accident took the lives of two innocent victims in Palmdale. CBS News reported on the tragic and wholly unnecessary multi-car accident that killed a mother and rideshare driver, who was also a beloved soccer coach in the area. The terrible accident occurred near the Antelope… Read More »
Wanted Federal Fugitive Who Killed Innocent Driver in Fontana Car Accident While Fleeing Authorities is Apprehended
The harrowing story of a Long Beach man-turned fugitive who crashed into an innocent driver while fleeing police custody in an unrelated matter has shaken a community, and underscores that car accidents can and do happen to innocent drivers, seemingly out of the blue. According to local news reports, ABC 7 Live, on Thursday,… Read More »
What Rights to Drunk Driving Car Accident Victims Have in Palmdale under California Laws?
There is no doubt that drunk driving is unnecessary, extremely risky, senseless, and a very, very bad idea. Although we, unfortunately, often hear about drunk driving car accidents involving one driver, we rarely hear about two drunk drivers in separate cars colliding with each other. However, such an incident occurred in Marysville, California over… Read More »
The Insurance Company Evaluated my Vehicle Damage in My Palmdale Car Accident Case and Made Me an Offer – Should I Accept?
One of the things that many Palmdale car accident victims and survivors may wonder in the aftermath of a car accident is whether they should accept a settlement offer that is made by the at-fault party’s insurance company. Indeed, after a person is injured in a car accident in Palmdale, due to the negligence… Read More »
Labor Day Weekend Fatal Car Accidents Surged in California This Year – What Can You Do After a Serious Car Accident to Protect Your Rights in Palmdale?
For many Palmdale residents, the Labor Day weekend holiday presents that one last final “hurrah” before fall begins. Indeed, the Labor Day weekend is that last summer party holiday before the kids go back to school, the weather turns just a little bit, and things go from “summer fun” to “spooky fall” on retail… Read More »