Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Maryland’s Cap on Non-Economic Damages: How It Actually Affects Injury and Wrongful Death Awards
Maryland personal injury attorneys often hear the same assumption from new clients: that a jury simply decides what a case is worth. In reality, Maryland law places a ceiling on part of that award before a jury ever reaches a verdict. Understanding where that ceiling sits, and what it does not touch, changes how… Read More »
Birth Injury Claims in Maryland: Recognizing Preventable Medical Errors During Delivery
Labor and delivery is one of the most closely monitored events in medicine. The baby’s heart rate is tracked continuously, the mother’s vital signs are recorded, and the care team is expected to act at the first sign of distress. That level of monitoring is exactly why so many birth injuries raise a difficult… Read More »
Maryland Boating Accidents: Liability Rules for Chesapeake Bay Watercraft Collisions
Few things capture Maryland summers like a day out on the Chesapeake Bay. Between recreational boaters, charter fishing trips, jet skis, and commercial traffic, the Bay and its tributaries get crowded fast once the weather warms up. When two vessels collide, the aftermath can be just as serious, and sometimes more complicated, than a… Read More »
Swimming Pool Accidents in Maryland: When Property Owners Are Liable for Drowning and Near-Drowning Injuries
A backyard pool or an apartment complex swimming area looks harmless enough on a warm afternoon. The water itself is exactly what makes these properties dangerous when an owner cuts corners on supervision, maintenance, or basic barriers. Our Maryland personal injury lawyers have seen how quickly a summer outing can turn into a drowning… Read More »
Maryland’s Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims: Exceptions That Can Extend Your Deadline
Most people who look up Maryland’s filing deadline stop reading at “three years.” That number is real, but it is a starting point, not the whole answer. Depending on who was hurt, how it happened, and what the other side did afterward, the clock may start late, pause for years, or run out much… Read More »
Maryland’s Move Over Law: Liability When Roadside Workers or Stopped Motorists Get Hit
A trooper writing a ticket on the shoulder of I-95. A tow operator hooking up a disabled SUV on the Beltway. A family changing a flat on Route 50 with the hazards blinking. Each of them is standing a few feet from traffic moving at highway speed, trusting that approaching drivers will give them… Read More »
BSG Law Attorneys to Speak at Maryland Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
BSG Law is proud to announce that attorneys Allyson Bloom and Matthew J. Engler will speak at next week’s Maryland Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference in Ocean City, Maryland. Matthew J. Engler will serve as a panelist discussing recent Maryland appellate decisions shaping workers’ compensation law. The panel will examine significant court rulings, their practical… Read More »
When Your Employer Retaliates for Filing a Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claim: Your Rights Under State Law
When injuries happen on the job in Maryland, workers’ compensation can help offset your costs. However, when an employee files a claim, some employers respond by taking actions that make an already difficult situation even harder. Sudden schedule changes, demotion, termination, or a hostile work environment after filing a claim are not just unfair…. Read More »
How Social Media Can Hurt Your Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claim
Workers’ compensation benefits in Maryland are provided through employers but paid for by insurers. These companies pay close attention to everything connected to your case, including your social media accounts. Photos, comments, and posts you make online can be used to deny or dispute your benefits. Unfortunately, most injured workers are unaware of the… Read More »
Maryland Workers’ Compensation for Heat-Related Injuries and Illnesses
Maryland summers are brutal. For workers who spend their days outdoors or in hot indoor environments, extreme heat is not just uncomfortable; it is dangerous. High temperatures affect the body and the mind in ways that make workplace accidents more likely, and the risks don’t stop there. Heat can also trigger occupational illnesses that… Read More »