Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Supporting Evidence in Palmdale Car Accident Cases – What You Need to Prove Your Palmdale Car Accident Case and How to Get It
When a Palmdale driver is injured in a car accident or truck accident, they may wonder what type of evidence they would need to build a case for compensation. Under California civil personal injury laws, Palmdale car accident victims who were injured due to another driver or party’s negligent conduct may be entitled to… Read More »
Were You Going “Seatbelt-Less” When You were Injured in a Car Accident in Palmdale, California? Here’s What You Need to Know about California Seatbelt Laws
Most Palmdale drivers understand how important it is for both drivers and passengers of cars, trucks, and other vehicles to wear their seatbelts. Indeed, most Palmdale drivers were taught at a very young age – perhaps the very first time they were strapped into their car seats – that seatbelts are essential to motor… Read More »
One Important Thing You Should Know if You are Not Represented by a Lawyer in Your Palmdale Car Accident Case
After a serious car accident, it can be hard to know exactly what to do. Between police reports and investigations, calls to and from insurance companies, medical treatment, the pain of injuries, and navigating work and home life with an injury, there is no doubt that the aftermath of a car accident can be… Read More »
Palmdale Fatal Pedestrian Car Accident Brings to Light Frequency of Pedestrian Deaths by Vehicles in America
Just three weeks ago, the death of a Victorville pedestrian hit news outlets all over California and stunned California residents. The pedestrian, whose identity was not released at the time, was killed while crossing the street at the intersection of Palmdale Road and El Evado Road at around 6:30 p.m. on December 19. This… Read More »
Attention Palmdale Drivers: Do You Know these 5 Common Car Accidents?
Palmdale drivers may be surprised to learn about 5 of the most common types of car accidents for drivers on the road, according to Travelers Insurance. How many of these common car accidents did you know about? Test your knowledge and learn a few tips about how to prevent these common car accidents on… Read More »
Think it’s Safe to Glance at Your Phone While Driving? This Recent Wisconsin Car Accident Proves Cell Phone Notifications Can Wait!
A car accident this week in Wisconsin that involved multiple vehicles serves as a prime example of why even glancing at a cellphone for just a moment can result in a serious and life-threatening car accident. According to local news reports, on Tuesday morning, January 16, a car flipped into another car, striking it,… Read More »
Hatchet Attack on Bollywood Actor in California Gym Underscores Potential Safety Issues in Fitness Facilities
In 2023, several sexual assault attacks in fitness facilities and gyms went viral, spreading both fear and awareness of the dangers that gym patrons may face when simply trying to get in a workout. In March, 2023, another type of gym attack occurred in California, against a male gym patron who was simply going… Read More »
Think Twice before Reading that Text: The Dangers of Distracted Driving when Sharing the Road with Semi-Trucks
Virtually all Palmdale drivers have likely heard it, but it bears repeating anyway: driving while distracted is extremely dangerous. Even further still, Palmdale residents should be especially cautious of breaking the “no driving while distracted” rule of the road when they share the road with commercial semi-trucks, or 18-wheeler trucks. In addition to the… Read More »
Did You Lose More than Your Car in a Truck Accident in California? If So, You May be Owed Money for Your Destroyed Personal Items
After the dust has settled and medical concerns have stabilized, a question that many Palmdale truck accident survivors have on their minds is what type of compensation is available to truck accident survivors in Palmdale under California civil personal injury laws. Indeed, a number of things can be destroyed in an accident involving an… Read More »
FMCSA Provides Guidance to Truck Drivers to Prevent Fatigued Driving
There is no doubt that truck drivers in Palmdale and throughout the United States work extremely hard to do the important work of moving goods and products throughout the country and onto consumer shelves. Truck driving is a difficult and physically taxing job, requiring drivers to work long hours, hop in and out of… Read More »