Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What if I am Partially to Blame for my California Car Accident Injuries? Learn about California’s Comparative Fault Laws
When a Palmdale driver is injured in a serious car accident, one of the things that they may continue to think about, even long after the accident, is who exactly was at fault for causing the collision? Indeed, while some Palmdale car accidents are very clear-cut when it comes to identifying the at-fault driver,… Read More »
Details Emerge in Horrific DUI-Suspected Car Accident in Kearny Mesa, California
Information has been released in the terrible and senseless multi-vehicle car accident that claimed the lives of four people last week in Kearny Mesa, California. According to local news reports, NBC 7 San Diego, the initial car accident occurred on Friday, July 19 at around 1:30 a.m. in the morning. At that time, law… Read More »
Multiple Truck Accident Leaves One Truck Driver Dead in Sacramento, California – Drunk Driving Suspected
Most Palmdale drivers may be aware of the dangers of larger vehicles, like trucks, on the road with smaller cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Indeed, throughout the years, trucks have grown in size and capacity, and today’s new trucks can even decimate small SUVs and what were once thought to be larger vehicles out… Read More »
Injured in a Car Accident in Palmdale but Questioning Speaking to a Car Accident Lawyer? Here’s What You Need to Know
Sometimes a life can change in an instant. In the time it takes to snap one’s fingers, a life can be shattered, a family can lose a beloved son or daughter, and a community can be shaken all at once. One of the most sudden and frightening ways that we commonly see lives change… Read More »
California Comes in Second Place when it Comes to Highest Number of Fatal Semi-Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks, also called 18-wheeler trucks, are undoubtedly an extremely important part of California’s supply chain. In order for people living in Palmdale and throughout California to be able to buy what they want, when they want, the wheels of California’s countless semi-trucks must keep moving, and commercial semi-truck drivers must keep on trucking. However,… Read More »
Eating while Driving in Palmdale –Just Part of California Culture or Potentially Deadly Distracted Driving?
One thing that many Palmdale residents share in common is that they spend a lot of time in the car. From the drive to work to the drive to pick up the kids, going to the store for errands and taking the car for a nice joy ride, Palmdale drivers and other Californians alike… Read More »
Think Your Favorite Mall in Palmdale is a Safe Place to Walk? Learn About the Top Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents for a Safer Shopping Experience
Palmdale shoppers probably do not spend a lot of their time thinking about and dwelling on the hazards they might encounter in their favorite retail mall or shopping center. Indeed, when we go to the mall, we often go to relax and have fun, buy some new products, and maybe check out the food… Read More »
Think You Can Drive High Without being Impaired? The California Office of Traffic Safety Disagrees
Ever since the State of California legalized recreational cannabis (commonly known as “weed”, “marijuana”, or “pot”) for adults, there is no doubt that its popularity has soared, making it a trendy way to cut loose for many adults, and gaining a fan base that perhaps even outpaces alcoholic drinks. Indeed, cannabis has become so… Read More »
Think it’s Safe to Hit the Road on Your Motorcycle in Palmdale? Read These Important Motorcycle Safety Statistics
As summer temperatures heat up and the sun is shining, motorcycle riders and motorcycle enthusiasts all over Palmdale and throughout California are dusting off their helmets and getting ready for a ride. Indeed, motorcycle riding is not just a fun leisure activity for many Palmdale motorcycle enthusiasts, but also a more eco-friendly, more convenient… Read More »
California Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident; Rights of Families of Victims of Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Palmdale Explained
By now, most Palmdale residents have probably heard about a pedestrian-involved car accident that has happened in their backyard. Indeed, 2024 has brought with it a number of surprises when it comes to news and current events, and one of those developments, unfortunately, is a slew of fatal pedestrian car accidents in California and… Read More »