Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Appraising the Value of Ventura Car Accident Cases – Three Factors that May Impact Your Compensation in Your Ventura Car Accident Lawsuit
One of the most common questions that Ventura car accident victims have after a serious car accident is how much compensation they may be entitled to and when they can get it. The truth of the matter is that this is a difficult question to answer because virtually every Ventura car accident case has… Read More »
Head-On Collision Kills Two in Ventura, Drunk Driver Charged with DUI, Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated
News of a terrible and multiple-fatality drunk driving car accident spread through Ventura several weeks ago, leaving some Ventura residents with questions about their rights when it comes to seeking justice under California laws for drunk driving car accident victims and their families. According to local news reports, KTLA 5, in the morning hours… Read More »
These Three Facts Show Just How Dangerous Semi-Trucks are when Involved in Truck Accidents with Other Vehicles
Most Ventura drivers are likely aware of the dangers of driving near or around semi-trucks. Indeed, semi-trucks, also called 18-wheeler trucks or commercial trucks, are not only extremely heavy and large, even when they are not loaded with cargo, but have low visibility, often have tired and fatigued drivers, and have long stopping distances,… Read More »
Can You Believe These Staggering California Truck Accident Statistics? Read On and Decide
From California to New York, it is undeniable that America runs on trucks. Commercial trucks are primarily responsible for the intricate and complex supply chain in the United States. Indeed, without commercial trucks and their drivers, Ventura residents would have a much harder time getting the things they need to live and enjoy their… Read More »
Woman Dies in Drunk Driving Car Accident in Sacramento, Prompting Questions about Rights of Surviving Family Members Under California Laws
For a driver to get into a motor vehicle after having had a “few too many” is obviously a senseless, careless, and criminal act in California. However, the sad truth of the matter is that some drivers in Ventura and throughout the state (and country) continue to “tie one on” and then get into… Read More »
Marijuana Use while Driving in Ventura: Dangerous and Costly
Most Ventura drivers are – and should be – aware that driving under the influence of alcohol is not only illegal, but also very dangerous. Drunk driving accidents can be horrific in nature, and countless lives are lost to senseless drunk driving accidents in Ventura and throughout the country each year. Indeed, the human… Read More »
Your Questions Answered: It Has Been a Year Since My Car Accident in Ventura. Do I Still Have a Claim for Compensation under California Personal Injury Laws?
When a Ventura driver is seriously injured in a car accident due to a drunk or negligent driver’s actions, one of the last things that they may think about is whether to bring a lawsuit or claim for compensation against the liable driver. The truth is that the aftermath of a car accident, no… Read More »
It’s a Trap: Don’t Sign Anything from an Insurance Company Until You Consult Your Lawyer
The aftermath of a car accident can seem like a tornado of moving pieces. With doctors and specialists to visit for broken bones and wounds, work and school to deal with, and finances to handle, it can seem like a lot on one’s plate. In addition to life tasks piling up, and an injury… Read More »
3 Dead and 3 Injured in “Violent” Pasadena Car Crash, Driver Had Previous DUI Record
A terrible and violent car accident that claimed the lives of three young Pasadena residents and injured three more has shaken a local community. According to the Los Angeles Times, on Saturday, May 11, a high-speed car accident ended in a deadly collision with a building, killing three of the six young occupants that… Read More »
High-Profile Beating in California Hotel Raises Questions about Rights and Options for Survivors of Hotel Assaults
The viral video showing famous rapper and hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs beating his then-girlfriend Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura in a California hotel has been part of the news cycle over the past month since its explosive release to the public. According to news reports, news outlet CNN obtained the security footage of Combs violently… Read More »