Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Drunk Driver Causes 11-Vehicle Car Accident in Camarillo, California, Ventura County
Camarillo, California residents woke up with disturbing news on the morning of April 15. According to NBC 4 Los Angeles, a drunk driver had caused a staggering 11-vehicle crash on California’s 101 Freeway near Camarillo Springs Road in Ventura County. Investigators believe that the crash started when an allegedly drunk driver, identified as 24-year-old… Read More »
Did You Know These Important Ventura County Car Accident Statistics? All about Car Accidents in Ventura County According to the California Office of Traffic Safety
Although most Ventura drivers and pedestrians are well-aware that there are many dangers when it comes to driving on the roads and streets of Ventura, many may not know exactly just how dangerous driving and walking in Ventura can be. The truth of the matter is that thousands of people are killed in car… Read More »