Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How Much Do You Get for Workers’ Compensation in California?
Job injury victims get varying amounts of money from workers’ compensation, based on their lost wages and medical expenses. These life-changing benefits are available even if the victim was entirely at fault for the injury, at least in most cases. So, for the most part, workers’ compensation matters are relatively easy to prove. However,… Read More »
How Do I Find a Good Carlsbad Personal Injury Lawyer?
Car crash and other victims looking for legal representation in SoCal have a vast array of choices. California has one of the highest number of lawyers per capita in the United States. Most of these lawyers could easily settle a basic personal injury matter on neutral terms. But only a few lawyers with specific… Read More »
What to Expect in a Truck Accident Claim
The number of large truck crashes has increased over 50 percent since 2010. These collisions usually cause catastrophic injuries. A fully-loaded semi truck weighs over 80,000 pounds and carries hundreds of gallons of highly-flammable diesel fuel. These injuries alone are enough to make truck crash claims very complex. But that’s just the beginning. The… Read More »
After an Uber Crash, Can I Sue the Company?
Uber crash victims, whether they were passengers in Uber vehicles or occupants in another vehicle, can usually sue the company after a collision, under the respondeat superior (let the master answer) doctrine. This blog examines the theory behind respondeat superior, and the elements that must be proved in court. Respondeat superior opens the door… Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents and the Helmet Defense
California is one of the few states with a universal helmet law. All motorcyclists must wear protective headgear, regardless of age or other circumstances. Many times, criminal law establishes the standard of care in negligence cases. For example, drivers with a BAC level over the legal limit are intoxicated as a matter of law… Read More »
Bedsores and Negligence in SoCal Nursing Homes
Pressure ulcers may be the most preventable and most serious nursing home neglect injuries. Simple precautions, like frequently turning residents in their beds, could all but eliminate the risk of bedsores. These open wounds are often life-threatening, partially because the open wound allows bacteria to enter the body, and partially because these wounds have… Read More »
What Are the Risks of Electric Scooters?
A tortfeasor (negligent driver) is the main risk that electric scooter operators face. Driver error causes over 90 percent of the vehicle collisions in San Diego County. Regardless of the cause of an electric scooter crash, the result is usually the same. These victims usually sustain serious injuries. The serious, and often fatal, injuries… Read More »
Is a Drunk Driver Always at Fault?
Very few things in life are always true or never true. Generally, a drunk driver is clearly at fault for an accident. However, California is a comparative fault state. Therefore, an insurance company lawyer could shift some, most, or all of the blame for a drunk driver accident onto the victim. More on that… Read More »
I Was Hurt in an Elevator Accident. What Happens Next?
Many people get hurt in elevator accidents and wonder what’s next. Most elevators in SoCal have a usable life of about ten years. Many commercial buildings in SoCal are at least forty years old. Unless the building’s elevators have been replaced during that time, and they probably haven’t, a serious accident is almost inevitable…. Read More »
Deadly Chula Vista Motorcycle Crash Leads to Murder Charge
CHP investigators claim that a Tesla driver deliberately rear-ended a motorcycle on June 30, 2025. The rider fell off his bike and died at the scene. The crash occurred on the southbound 805, north of Telegraph Canyon Road. Investigators say a 22-year-old San Diego man was speeding in a red 2023 Tesla Model Y… Read More »
