Author Archives: Jay Butchko
16-Year-Old Fortuna Teen Killed in Car Accident Involving Semi-Truck, Crash Ends in Fiery Blaze
The tragic news of a young life lost far too soon in a car accident that ended in a fiery blaze hit headlines this week. According to the Times Standard and the California Highway Patrol, 16-year-old Daniel Ramirez of Fortuna, California was killed after the vehicle he was traveling in collided with a semi-truck…. Read More »
Don’t be Fooled by these 3 Common Myths about Palmdale Car Accident Cases
One universal truth about the internet is that there is a lot of misinformation out there. When it comes to legal information, particularly legal information about personal injury car accident cases, it is often difficult for those unfamiliar with the law and legal process to separate the truth from the fiction. To help Palmdale… Read More »
Anatomy of a Palmdale Drunk Driving Car Accident Case: How a Criminal Act Can Also Lead to Civil Liability
On the evening of Wednesday, October 12, 2023, an allegedly drunk driver entered into the flow of oncoming traffic, collided into another vehicle, and killed one person in Palmdale. That evening, at around 9:00 p.m., local law enforcement officers were called to Palmdale Boulevard near 80th Street East, the scene of the horrific and… Read More »
Fatal Fresno Car Accident Involving Semi-Truck Underscores Dangers of Semis on the Road
Tragic news of the death of a Caruthers, California man after being involved in a car accident with a semi-truck shook Fresno last week and underscores the true dangers that semi-trucks pose on the road when involved in collisions with other vehicles. According to local Fox 26 News reports, on Friday morning, March 15,… Read More »
Delaware Mall Assault Shows Dangers Shoppers Face, Raises Questions about Victims’ Rights in Face of Negligent Mall Security
A severe and brutal attack on two teens at a mall in Delaware provides a shocking example of the dangers that American shoppers may face when they visit retail shopping centers and raises questions about what victims can do if they are assaulted on business properties. According to the Delaware State Police, the vicious… Read More »
Tennessee Hotel Guest Wakes Up to Extreme Case of Assault and Burglary by Hotel Night Manager, Palmdale Hotel Premises Liability Claims Explained
When a person checks into a hotel in Palmdale, they often are excited to get away from home for the day, relax, rejuvenate, and perhaps pamper themselves a little before their business meeting or other event on plan. Indeed, even when a hotel guest simply needs a room for the night and stays at… Read More »
Insurance Company Weighs-in On Top 5 Causes of Truck Accidents
Most Palmdale residents are likely aware of the clear-and-present dangers that semi-trucks and 18-wheeler commercial trucks pose when they share the road with smaller vehicles, motorcycles, and bicycles. Indeed, there is no doubt that the impact of a semi-truck colliding with a smaller vehicle, even an SUV, can be catastrophic, leading to a serious… Read More »
Double 18-Wheeler Truck Accident in Utah Highlights Dangers of Truck Accidents Involving Smaller Vehicles
A multiple semi-truck crash that occurred in Utah this week is raising awareness about the dangers that drivers of smaller vehicles face when involved in accidents with 18-wheeler trucks. According to local news reports, on Thursday, January 24, two separate semi-truck crashes in the same location (that are being reported as a double semi-truck… Read More »
Do 18-Wheeler Truck Rest Break Rules Make Palmdale Streets Safer from Truck Accidents? The Department of Transportation Hours of Service Regulations Explained
There is no doubt that most truck drivers that work for commercial trucking companies and drive 18-wheelers across their home states and across the country work tirelessly to deliver goods from dock to shelf. Indeed, although many Palmdale residents may seem truck driving as a job that only involves sitting and driving, it is,… Read More »
Should I Represent Myself Pro Se in My Palmdale Car Accident Case? Here’s What Palmdale Plaintiffs Need to Know about Self-Representation in Court
When a person is injured in a serious car accident in Palmdale due to another driver’s negligent driving, they may wonder what their rights and options are when it comes to compensation. The truth is that under California civil personal injury laws, victims of negligent car accidents in Palmdale may be entitled to compensation… Read More »