Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
School Slip and Fall Accidents: Breaking it Down
For both children and adults, slip-and-fall accidents at SoCal schools is the danger no one wants to talk about. Overall, these incidents have shot up 40 percent since 2020. Falls are the leading cause of school-related injury for elementary school students. Fall risk is also very high for workers over age 45. Most falls… Read More »
Watch Out for These Motorcycle Crash Settlement Traps
In California, out-of-court settlements resolve over 95 percent of motorcycle crashes and other personal injury claims. These resolutions benefit victim/plaintiffs in several ways. For example, a settlement is a final resolution. If an insurance company loses a court verdict, it could keep the matter tied up in appeals for several years. However, if the… Read More »
What Are the Biggest Complaints in Nursing Homes?
Falls are the biggest complaint in nursing homes. About a third of nursing home residents fall each year, according to official statistics. Authorities estimate that the number is woefully underreported, and the actual figure may be closer to two-thirds. We go into detail about nursing home falls, and other common safety complaints in nursing… Read More »
What Happens if I Have an Accident with an Electric Scooter?
Electric scooters are a popular way to get around cities like Los Angeles and San Diego. These vehicles are convenient and speedy. These same qualities cause many electric scooter accidents. Anyone with a valid credit card can jump aboard an electric scooter. Furthermore, these powerful vehicles are difficult to control, especially for beginners. So,… Read More »
Who Causes Pedestrian Accidents?
In most cases, driver or pedestrian error causes these accidents. Human error causes over 90 percent of the vehicle collisions in SoCal. If the driver substantially caused the crash, the pedestrian may be entitled to compensation. There’s a difference between a substantial cause and a contributing cause. For example, bad weather, such as rain,… Read More »
Legal Options After an Elevator Accident at Work
Injured workers are usually entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. As outlined below, these benefits usually replace lost wages and pay reasonably necessary medical bills. Some work accident victims can sue outside the system and obtain additional compensation for noneconomic losses, such as pain and suffering. More on these things below. Job injury victims need… Read More »
