Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Three Things You May Not Have Known about Motorcycle Accidents in California
In Palmdale, and throughout the rest of the country, motorcycle riders gear up to hit the open road, adventure across the highways, and to simply commute to work. Motorcycle riding is a popular pastime for many Palmdale residents, and sometimes it is even a family affair. However, there is no question that motorcycle riding… Read More »
A Tale of Two Palmdale Car Accidents: Mediation vs. Trial in Palmdale Car Accident Cases
Palmdale drivers may wonder exactly what a car accident case looks like in real life. On the big screen, actors often portray the life of a car accident case as one that starts with a crash, involves the help of big-shot lawyers, is played out in front of a packed courtroom with a stiff… Read More »
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Victorville During Week Before Holiday Underscores Options for Justice for Family Members under California Wrongful Death Laws
Less than a week from the Christmas Holiday, there is no doubt that the streets are full of hustle and bustle. In Palmdale, shoppers are making their final Christmas present purchases, grabbing ingredients for holiday cookies, and dropping-off and picking-up packages at the post office. Traffic is just a little bit more hectic during… Read More »
If Mediation is an Option in Your Car Accident Case, Here’s What You Should Know
One of the common misconceptions about car accident cases in Palmdale is that every car accident case eventually goes to trial and is resolved by a jury of one’s peers. However, in real life, trial is not always what resolves or “ends” a case. Indeed, there are a number of ways that a Palmdale… Read More »
Curious about Where to Get Started with Your Palmdale Slip and Fall Case? Here’s What You Need to Know
There is no doubt that slip and fall accidents can severely injure a person to the point that they may be hospitalized and suffer long-term or even permanent injury or disability. Indeed, slip and fall accidents can and do happen when negligent property and business property owners fail to maintain safe premises, and another… Read More »
2018 Drunk Driving Accident Involving Lancaster Teacher Underscores Difference Between Criminal and Civil Fatal Drunk Driving Cases Under California Laws
On the evening of November 15, 2018, Lancaster, California teacher Mary Kruppe got behind the wheel of her Jeep Wrangler and barreled onto the streets. According to local news reports, it may have been like any other fall evening, except for the fact that Kruppe was intoxicated when she decided to drive down Lancaster’s… Read More »
Considering Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Palmdale Truck Accident Case? 3 Reasons Why Working with Palmdale Truck Accident Lawyer Just Makes Sense
When a person is seriously injured in a truck accident in Palmdale, a number of issues may crop up as they heal from their wounds and try to get back to their normal lives. Indeed, on top of surgeries, medications, and physical therapy appointments, dealing with insurance companies, legal jargon, and financial constraints from… Read More »
Recently Injured in a Truck Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Time Limit for Filing a Claim for Compensation in Palmdale
Palmdale residents may be surprised to find out that there are strict time limits for bringing a claim for compensation for injuries sustained in a negligent trucking accident. Indeed, under California personal injury and tort laws, the timer starts ticking on Palmdale truck accident claims as soon as a negligent truck accident occurs, and… Read More »
Production of Documents, Requests for Admissions, Interrogatories: What Does it All Mean in My Palmdale Truck Accident Case?
Often when we see automobile and truck accident personal injury cases play out in television dramas, court T.V., or in movies, we witness a courtroom scene. Judges screaming at lawyers, lawyers objecting, and plaintiffs, defendants, and witnesses taking the stand playing out a courtroom drama is a typical Hollywood representation of what goes on… Read More »
Lancaster Car Crash that Kills Man and Injures Young Boy Underscores Options for Lancaster Families Under California Civil Laws
A horrific car accident earlier this year serves as an important reminder of the options that Lancaster families have under California civil laws when a loved one is lost due to the negligent or intentional conduct of another person or party. According to local news reports, a driver that was believed to be under… Read More »