Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Workers’ Compensation Benefits in California: An Overview
In a nutshell, worker’s compensation benefits speed the injury or illness recovery process. The average number of days lost to work-related illness or injury has increased significantly. This factor highlights the importance of workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits enable workers to get back on the job faster. In the end, that’s what everyone wants…. Read More »
Anticipating and Avoiding Car Crash Defenses
Every year, vehicle collisions kill or seriously injure millions of Americans. TV commercials usually feature friendly adjusters that arrive at accident scenes with open hearts and open checkbooks. But the reality is usually different. Insurance companies, like most other companies, are in business to make a profit. So, after a car accident, they usually… Read More »
What Causes Truck Accidents in Los Angeles?
Driver error, in one form or another, causes most truck accidents in Los Angeles. More than ever, semi-trucks, delivery vehicles, and freight carriers are huge and their drivers are under tremendous pressure to quickly deliver cargo. Throw the SoCal freeway environment into the mix, with busy freeways like the I-5, I-10, I-405, I-710, and… Read More »
Are Uber Drivers Legally Responsible for Injury Accidents?
Yes. If Uber drivers are negligent, they’re legally responsible for injury accidents. Usually, the company is financially responsible for damages in these cases. But that’s the subject of a different blog. First party liability in Uber crashes is quite complex, mostly because a different duty of care applies in different situations. More on that… Read More »