Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Have You Waited More than a Year to File Your Palmdale Car Accident Case? Here’s What You Need to Know
Let’s face it: the idea of bringing a lawsuit in court after having gone through the pain and challenges of a car accident can be extremely daunting. On top of dealing with treating an injury after a car accident, and all of the life challenges that crop up in the aftermath of a car… Read More »
Myth-Busting Palmdale Truck Accident Cases: Three Commonly-Held Misconceptions about Bringing a Palmdale Personal Injury Case, True or False?
There is no doubt that when a person gets injured in a truck accident or other type of motor vehicle accident in Palmdale, it can be a very challenging and confusing time. Something that many Palmdale truck accident victims may wonder is whether it is “worth it” for them to bring a case for… Read More »
Five Tips to Help Keep Your Kids Safe from Distracted Drivers while Walking in Palmdale
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and, as such, there is no better time for Palmdale residents to freshen-up their knowledge of pedestrian safety, particularly when walking with children. As the spring temperatures turn to summer and Palmdale kids get outside to play more, it is important for parents and children to understand ways… Read More »
Contingency Fee, Flat Fee, Retainer, and Costs: What does It All Mean in a Palmdale Truck Accident Case?
When a Palmdale resident is injured in a truck accident due to the fault of a negligent truck driver, it can be a difficult and confusing time. Between paying medical bills and healing from serious injuries, figuring out work, taking care of kids and dealing with house payments or rent, thinking about initiating a… Read More »
Local California Police Officers Ramp Up Efforts to Deter Distracted Driving during April Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Law Officers across California’s Central Coast are using April Distracted Driving Awareness Month to help spread more awareness throughout the state of the dangers of drunk and distracted driving. According to local reports, the increased efforts to crack down on the dangerous and risky practice of driving while distracted are part of the annual… Read More »
Distracted Tesla Driver Kills Motorcycle Rider While Driving Car “Auto-Pilot” Mode
A Washington State man is making headlines this week for causing a fatal distracted driving accident in the Evergreen State. According to local Washington State news, King 5, the man from Snohomish County, Washington, was driving a Tesla model vehicle on April 19 when he became distracted by his cell phone. The 56-year-old Tesla… Read More »
Chicago Man Sexually Assaulted at Gym, Gym Sexual Assaults on the Rise
From experienced bodybuilders to beginning weightlifters, to people who simply want to take a break from work and get some exercise on their lunch breaks, the gym is a place where people come together to pump some iron and improve their health. Indeed, while the pandemic kept fitness enthusiasts in their homes sweating through… Read More »
Truck Driver was Streaming Netflix while Driving when Couple was Killed in Truck Accident
News of the trifling distraction that caused a truck driver to crash into two vehicles, killing one couple and injuring another, hit the internet today as investigators learned more about exactly what pulled the truck driver’s focus from the road. According to national news reports, USA Today, 55-year-old semi-truck driver Billy Joe Grimes, of… Read More »