Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Three Dead in “Violent” Car Accident in San Bernadino after Sedan Crashes into Semi-Truck
A serious and deadly car accident that is being called “violent” and “brutal” by local news sources shook San Bernadino over the weekend. Local news channel and website KTLA 5 News reported on the fatal car accident that sent two individuals to the hospital, and claimed the lives of three other people. According to… Read More »
Semi-Truck Stats that Might Surprise You – Learn about 18-Wheeler Dimensions and Why They Matter to Palmdale Drivers
One of the special and unique features of the United States is the intricate roads, byways, interstate, and highway systems that weave and flow across cities and rural towns throughout the country. Indeed, with roads spanning from beaches to mountain towns and from metropolises to tiny farm towns, a person can certainly get around… Read More »
Young Palmdale Motorcyclist Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash, Rights of Family Members of Motorcyclists Killed in Negligent Car Accidents under California Laws Explained
News of the death of a young Palmdale motorcyclist earlier this summer shook the Palmdale community, and raises significant and important questions in the minds of many Palmdale families about their rights and options when a beloved family member is tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. Although the circumstances surrounding how such a fatal… Read More »
Multiple Deaths after Two Car Accidents on California’s Highway 138
Earlier this year in April, two back-to-back terrible and fatal car accidents shook residents of Palmdale. According to local news reports, a total of six people were killed as a result of two car accidents that occurred on the same stretch of highway, just within hours of each other. The fatal multi-victim car accidents… Read More »
Stolen Vehicle Chase Injures 4, Traps Passenger Suspect – How do Palmdale Car Accident Victims Get Compensation for Criminal Acts Under California Laws?
A high-speed police chase of a stolen vehicle landed four people in the hospital on Monday, July 29, and Palmdale and California drivers wonder what they can do if they are the victim of criminal activity to get compensation for their injuries. According to local news reports, the scary criminal incident occurred on Monday… Read More »
California Hit-and-Run Claims Life of Toddler – Do Families Have Rights to Justice Under California Civil Laws for Acts that Take Their Loved One’s Lives?
The utterly unfathomable and horrific death of a 2-year-old California Toddler has shaken the community of Salinas and raises serious questions about what recourse California families have against negligent and reckless hit-and-run drivers. According to local news reports, KSBW 8 Action News, the terrible accident happened on Friday evening, July 28, at around 6:30… Read More »
Suspected Drunk Driving Car Accident in Moss Landing, California, Injures 3, Investigation Underway
A three-vehicle car accident that resulted in the injury of three individuals occurred over the tail end of last week in Moss Landing, California, and some drivers and residents in Moss Landing and throughout California wonder what their rights and options are under California laws if they are injured by a drunk driver’s senseless… Read More »
San Bernardino County “Big Rig” Accident Causes Lane Closures for 48 Hours, Dangers of Semi-Trucks on California Roads with Other Drivers Underscored
A single-vehicle accident on California’s Interstate 15 between Los Angeles, California and Las Vegas, Nevada underscores to Palmdale drivers and drivers throughout California just how dangerous it can be to share the road with 18-wheeler trucks. According to local news reports, on Friday, July 26, the California Highway Patrol closed all lanes of Interstate… Read More »
The At-Fault Driver’s Insurance Company has Offered Me a Settlement in My Palmdale Car Accident Case – Should I Take It? Three Reasons Why You Should Wait to Settle with the Insurance Company in Your Palmdale Car Accident Case
When a person is seriously injured in a car accident in Palmdale due to another driver’s fault, they may anticipate a call from the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Indeed, after the dust has settled somewhat, the negligent driver’s car insurance company may be eager to resolve the case, and to do so for as… Read More »
Scary High-Speed Crash in Southern California Ends in Fire, Injuries, Victims of Car Accident Survivors in Palmdale Explained
A terrifying and seemingly out-of-nowhere two-car accident sent one woman to the hospital and has left a community with many questions about what caused the serious crash. According to local news reports, on August 17 at around 5:09 p.m., a white Lexus sedan traveled at an extremely high rate of speed through the intersection… Read More »