Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Two Children Seriously Hurt in Lemon Grove Car Crash
Several other people are also in the hospital after a 30-year-old woman suddenly and unexpectedly swerved into another traffic lane and collided with another vehicle. During the crash, the woman’s Camry flipped over, ejecting a 10-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy from the car. The children were not wearing seat belts at the time of… Read More »
Top Three Kinds of Boating Injuries
Boating is a very popular recreational activity in California. Boating is also dangerous. Nationwide, boating accidents seriously injure thousands of people every year. Boating, like driving or flying, is an inherently dangerous activity that’s usually, although certainly not always, safe. So, if the weather starts getting rough and the tiny ship is tossed, someone… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Before, During, and After a Surgical Procedure
Serious medical errors are almost always negligence in a court of law. Doctors, who are ultimately responsible for patient care throughout the treatment process, have a fiduciary duty. Legally, motorists have some margin for error. They have a duty of reasonable care. If Max was speeding 5 mph over the limit at the time… Read More »
Near-Fatal Hit and Run in San Diego Costco
A 63-year-old woman is clinging to life in an area hospital after a driver plowed into her in a parking lot and fled the scene. The pedestrian sustained multiple life-threatening injuries, including bone fractures and internal injuries, according to police. SDPD’s Traffic Division is currently investigating the incident. No description of the vehicle or… Read More »
What Causes Uber Accidents?
In 2022, Uber drivers completed a staggering 7.6 billion trips. That figure surpasses the previous record set in 2019, just before the coronavirus pandemic. Demand has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, but supply largely remains the same. Furthermore, these drivers don’t stay long. Less than 5 percent of Uber drivers work for the company for more… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Basics in California
Well before most of today’s job injury victims were born, workers and managers agreed on the Grand Bargain that created the workers’ compensation system. Injured workers surrendered the right to sue in court and management set up a no-fault job injury compensation system. At the time, the Grand Bargain was a good deal for… Read More »
What to Expect in a Nursing Home Fall Claim
Nursing home fall claims are very common. 60 percent of nursing home residents fall every year. Most of these victims are repeat fallers. These incidents cause severe physical and emotional injuries. Physically, these victims often sustain broken bones and head injuries. Since most nursing home fall victims are in poor health, these injuries are… Read More »
What Causes Truck Accidents?
In a nutshell, driver negligence causes most truck accidents. Driver error causes over 98 percent of the truck wrecks in California. Noncommercial drivers, who have a duty of reasonable care, have some leeway. Truck drivers and other commercial drivers in California usually have a duty of utmost care. They have very little margin for… Read More »
Crosswalk Lights and Liability Issues
Many people believe that crosswalk lines are force-field generators that protect them when they cross the street. That’s not true. A significant number of pedestrian accident victims were in the crosswalk when a tortfeasor (negligent driver) hit them. Many people also believe that if they didn’t have the light when they were in a… Read More »
CA Schools Struggle with Bus Driver Shortages
A combination of a changing workforce, licensing issues, pay and scheduling obstacles, and student behavior issues has created an “acute” shortage of school bus drivers, according to one expert. “We used to be a majority female workforce. I’d say the 25- to 50-age band. Then we also had a group of retirees that were… Read More »
