Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Boat Accident Injuries
Maryland is one of the most beautiful states to spend time in during the summer. With countless options for swimming, boating, and skiing on the Chesapeake Bay as well as other lakes and rivers, Maryland is a hot spot for watersports and water-based recreational activities. However, with fun, of course, comes an increase in… Read More »
Hiring-Firms Not Liable For Contractor Negligence In Maryland
Who can you sue when you are an employee injured on a Maryland construction site? The list of possibilities is getting shorter, thanks to a recent Maryland court ruling. The process of determining who can be held liable for injuries as an employee can be complicated, and is often stunted due to workers’ compensation… Read More »
Truck Accident Damages
Being involved in a truck accident can have devastating consequences, both physically and financially. With semi-trucks weighing up to 35,000 pounds, as compared to standard passenger vehicles which weigh approximately 5,000 pounds, it is no surprise that these accidents are so often deadly. For this reason, you might expect truck drivers to be as… Read More »
Common Causes Of Intersection Collisions
Nearly half of all traffic accidents take place at intersections. This makes sense given that there is a lot going on at these traffic junctures. A wrong move by one driver can throw an entire intersection into chaos and disarray. Drivers, pedestrians, motorcyclists, and bicyclists, all face serious dangers each time they arrive at… Read More »
Suing For Aggressive Driving
If you have been in a car accident, there’s a good chance that aggressive driving or road rage was a factor. Statistics are showing that now 1 in every 3 accidents involves road rage. If that’s not scary enough, these numbers are only continuing to increase. Road rage often involves aggressive driving tactics, such… Read More »
Signs You Have A Traumatic Brain Injury After A Car Accident
Car accidents wreak havoc on your entire body. The impact of force on your spine, brain, and tendons, cannot be understated. The whiplash motion caused by inertia when your car impacts another vehicle and comes to a forcible halt is enough to cause your brain to crash against your skull, causing what is known… Read More »
Metro Injuries In Maryland
The Metrorail is a common and convenient way to get around, and hundreds of thousands of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. residents use it daily to get around. However, while it may generally be safer than walking or driving, when accidents happen, they tend to be far more catastrophic. If you have been injured… Read More »
Can I Sue For Battery In Maryland?
When someone makes a choice to physically harm you, the physical and emotional effects can be detrimental. Personal injury law generally focuses on harm caused by accidents and negligence, but intentional harm is another form of personal injury. If you have been injured due to someone causing you physical harm, such as by attacking… Read More »
Maryland Motorcycle Accidents Are More Common Than You May Think
Motorcycles are one of the most exciting and satisfying ways to travel, but they can also be one of the most dangerous. If you have been in a motorcycle accident in Maryland, you are not alone. In fact, there are over 1,500 motorcycle accidents in Maryland each year. Nearly all of these resulted in… Read More »
T-Bone Accident Injuries
T-Bone accidents, also called side-impact collisions, can have devastating effects for drivers and passengers. Vehicles are not as protected on the sides as they are from the front and back, so vehicle occupants can be far more vulnerable to injury and even death when struck from the side. This can result in serious injuries… Read More »