Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Things to Avoid in the Aftermath of Your Ventura Car Accident from the California Department of Insurance
When a person is injured in a car accident in Ventura, it can be difficult to know exactly what to do at the accident scene. Most Ventura car accident victims have probably heard that they “should not apologize” and should of course get the driver-at-fault’s contact information. But what exactly is the best protocol… Read More »
New Details Emerge in Truck Accident that Killed 78-Year-Old Former California School Teacher
New details recently came to light in the terrible multi-vehicle truck accident case that claimed a former California teacher’s life in late August in Sonoma County, California. As many Ventura residents may recall, on August 29, 2024, a fatal crash was caused by a dump truck when it rammed into several cars (reports initially… Read More »
Dump Truck Accident Kills Former Santa Rosa Teacher, One Unidentified Victim, 9 People Hospitalized in Truck Crash
Sad and unfortunate news hit newspaper and website pages in August, highlighting the dangers that dump trucks, semi-trucks, and other large trucks pose to other drivers on the road. According to local news reports, ABC 7 News, on Thursday, August 29, a dump truck crashed into a line of 11 cars, killing one woman… Read More »
Ventura Car Accident Law 101: Can I Remain Anonymous in My Ventura Car Accident Lawsuit?
Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be stressful, and confusing, and many Ventura car accident survivors may have questions about their rights and options under California personal injury laws after a car accident occurs. One of those questions is whether a Ventura car accident victim can remain anonymous throughout the course of… Read More »
I Lost Much More Than Just My Car: Making Ventura Car Accident Victims Whole under California Personal Injury Laws
When a person is involved in a car accident in Ventura, often they lose much more than just the vehicle that was involved in the car crash. Indeed, while a car might sustain broken windows, body damage, and smashed bumpers, the car accident victims themselves often sustain much more damage than just the body… Read More »
One Dead, Five Injured in Fatal Car Accident East of Ventura
A fatal car accident that occurred in September in Ventura sends a message to Ventura drivers that they simply cannot be too careful on Ventura roads. According to the Ventura Star, on Thursday, September 5, at around 4:50 p.m., a three-vehicle car accident sent five people to the hospital and killed one person. The… Read More »
Salinas Driver Intentionally Rams Car into Semi-Truck, Survives Accident, Truck Driver Left with Injuries
There is no doubt that most of the time that Ventura drivers and residents hear about semi-truck and 18-wheeler truck-involved accidents, it is usually a lesson in driver safety when it comes to sharing the road with such heavy and unwieldy machines. However, drivers and residents in California recently woke up to a different… Read More »
Truck Driver Dead After Tragic Double Big Rig Truck Accident in San Benito, California
Most Ventura drivers and residents are aware that semi-truck accidents can be extremely dangerous when involved in accidents with smaller vehicles on the road. However, the destruction can be as gruesome when two semi-trucks are involved in a semi-truck accident. Unfortunately, a recent accident that occurred demonstrates this terrible fact. According to local news… Read More »
California Girl Gets Hand Stuck in Escalator Rail at Local Santa Ana Mall, Legal Rights and Options of Escalator and Elevator Accident Victims Under California Laws Explained
The frightening 2022 escalator accident that injured a young teen’s hand at a local California mall sent a warning to many California residents and consumers about the hidden dangers of escalators to mall patrons. According to local news reports, the terrifying “wake-up call”-type accident occurred on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the MainPlace Mall… Read More »
Did You Know about These Common Big-Box Store Hazards? Learn about Common Accidents that Happen at Warehouse and Big Box Stores and What You Can Do if You are Injured on Your Shopping Trip
Big box stores are one of the many shopping options that Californians love. The ability to buy a variety of large quantities of products at lower prices is enticing for many Ventura shoppers and residents. Indeed, especially since the COVID-19 Pandemic, when people took fewer shopping trips and bought more supplies and groceries in… Read More »