Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What is the Main Cause of a Brain Injury?
Motion, in some way, shape, or form, is the main cause of a brain injury. Violent motion slams the delicate and unprotected brain against the inside of the hard and thick skull. That impact usually causes brain bleeding and swelling. Let’s back up a minute. Most people assume that the brain fits snugly inside… Read More »
What Percent of Hit and Runs Get Solved?
Law enforcement officers solve fewer than 10 percent of the hit and run cases in California, usually due to the evidence available and their attitudes about such cases. Almost no evidence is available in most hit and run cases, especially if the accident occurred at night and/or in an isolated area. Without evidence like… Read More »
Birth Injuries Before, During, and After L&D
Before, during, and, after a mother gives birth, a doctor has a fiduciary duty of care. This legal responsibility dictates that doctors must put aside all other priorities, such as work/life balance or a profitable medical practice, and only do what’s best for their patients. Doctors have such a high duty of care because… Read More »
How Long Does it Take to Get a Car Crash Settlement?
Some car crash cases are on the fast track to settlement. If liability (legal responsibility for injury), damages (amount of compensation), and other major issues in the case are undisputed, the insurance company usually has a legal duty to settle the matter before the victim files legal paperwork. Unfortunately, liability and/or damages disputes are… Read More »
Legal Options for Injured Uber Passengers in California
These victims usually have multiple legal options, mostly depending on the nature of the injury. The driver of another vehicle or the Uber driver could cause a serious injury in a vehicle collision. Additionally, the company, usually by way of the driver, has a legal duty to provide a safe and secure environment for… Read More »
What You Should Know About Boat Accidents in California
When considering coastline, lakes, rivers, and other such areas, California has more surface water than any other state. This feature makes California one of the most beautiful and most dangerous states in the country. Proportionally, boat accidents are just as common as car accidents. These incidents also cause similar injuries, mostly head injuries, broken… Read More »
I Was in a Bicycle Accident. Do I Have a Case?
Probably. Driver error causes about 90 percent of bicycle crashes in SoCal. Generally, this error is negligence, or a lack of care. Poorly-maintained roads and defective products cause most of the rest of these accidents. As outlined below, any one of these three causes could support a claim for damages in California. Sometimes, two… Read More »
I Was Hurt On the Job. How Much Money Can I Get?
Maximum compensation is very important for injured workers. These victims need every dime they have coming, so they can pay not only regular bills but also the medical bills a serious job injury causes. Most injured workers have multiple options in these cases. Workers’ compensation benefits are usually available regardless of fault. These benefits… Read More »
Am I Eligible for a Truck Accident Settlement?
The basic elements of a truck accident claim are outlined below. The victim/plaintiff must prove each element by a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not). One reason a lawyer should always review your claim is that California is a comparative fault state. If both parties were partially responsible for a crash, compensation… Read More »
Deadly Fireball Collision in Bonita
Investigators believe that excessive speed contributed to an April 2026 fireball collision that killed one person. A preliminary investigation indicates a tow truck driver had just finished loading a disabled vehicle onto the tow truck when a sedan traveling at a high rate of speed crashed into the tow truck and the vehicle it… Read More »
