Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What Causes Electric Scooter Accidents?
Driver error causes over 90 percent of the electric scooter accidents in SoCal. As these vehicles become more popular, these accidents are increasing at an alarming rate. App-based dockless rentals e-scooters, like Bird and Lime, are available at almost every downtown street corner. These vehicles, which are small like bikes and powerful like mopeds,… Read More »
I Have a Medical Condition. Do I Still Get Money for a Motorcycle Crash?
Absolutely. If a victim has a pre-existing medical condition that increases the risk and/or severity of a motorcycle crash injury, maximum compensation is still available. These individuals need more legal protection, not less. The eggshell skull rule applies in these cases. The rule applies to victims with eggshell skulls, glass jaws, or other vulnerabilities,… Read More »
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 »
