Author Archives: Jay Butchko
5-Year-Old California Girl Fighting for Her Life after Suffering Serious Truck Accident – What to Do if You are in a Truck Accident in Palmdale
A 5-year-old California girl from San Bernardino is in tenuous medical condition after surviving a serious truck accident last week. According to local news reports, KTLA 5, the horrific and serious truck accident occurred on Thursday, June 20, at around 12:30 a.m. in the vicinity of Highway 395 and Calleja Road in Adelanto, San… Read More »
Two Navy Sailors Tragically Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision on California’s 5 Freeway Close to Camp Pendleton
Two brave and courageous members of America’s armed services were killed in a multi-vehicle accident this week on California’s 5 Freeway. According to local news reports, ABC 7, a six-vehicle motor vehicle collision occurred on the 5 Freeway near the Las Pulgas Road onramp, approximately 10 miles north of Oceanside, California, and close to… Read More »
My Loved One was Killed in a Commercial Truck Accident in Palmdale, but I Haven’t Initiated a Case. How Long Do I Have to Bring a Wrongful Death Lawsuit under California Wrongful Death Laws?
There is no question that losing a loved one to a tragic and fatal truck accident can seriously take a toll on a person. From the emotional pain and anguish of losing the life of a beloved family member, to the arrangements and steps that must be taken after their death, the death of… Read More »
Man Killed while Riding Bicycle in Westminster, California – Find Out What You Can Do if You are Injured in a Serious Bicycle Accident in Palmdale
Bicycle riding is a pastime that many Palmdale residents cherish. From the excitement and confidence that learning to ride a bicycle brings, to the freedom of hitting the road without the hassle of gas, finding parking, and lengthy rows of traffic, bicycle riding can be both a great way to get exercise and a… Read More »
Rock Guitarist Who Played for Legendary Bands Named in Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Role in California Pedestrian Death
A famous guitarist who played for legendary rock bands Pearl Jam and the Red Hot Chili Peppers has been named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court in connection with his role in a fatal pedestrian accident earlier this year. According to NBC News, Josh Klinghoffer, a California guitarist with… Read More »
Massive Car Crash on Palmdale Highway Leaves 2 in Critical Condition, 10 Injured – Rights and Options of Victims of Negligent Car Accidents under California Personal Injury Laws Explained
Most of the time, when serious car accidents occur in Palmdale, we can, sadly, expect that at least two people may be involved (the drivers of the vehicles involved), and perhaps their traveling companion passengers. Indeed, very rarely are we faced with news stories reporting car accident victims in the double digits. However, car… Read More »
Fiery Propane Truck Collision Ends in Death of One Motorist, Ignites Conversation about Dangers of Propane Trucks on Palmdale Roads
A horrific fiery propane-truck involved automobile collision ended in the death of one motorist and raises the discussion about the dangers of propane trucks on California roads. According to local news reports, Victor Valley News Group, on Monday, July 15, a head-on collision between a passenger vehicle and a commercial propane truck sent two… Read More »
California Uber Driver will Go to Trial in Car Accident Case, Rights of Survivors of Pedestrian Accidents in California Explained
A former Uber driver who is accused of plowing into a crowd of pedestrians has been ordered to stand trial in the criminal case against him. According to local news reports, Mercury News, 47-year-old former Uber driver and Los Angeles resident, Khalid Yagobbi, received the news that he will go to trial for one… Read More »
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 »