Author Archives: Jay Butchko
‘Yellowstone’ Actress Charged With Workers’ Compensation Fraud
Actress on the popular hit show Yellowstone, Q’Orianka Kilcher, has been arrested and charged with breaking the law by illegally collecting over $90,000 in workers’ compensation benefits. Kilcher allegedly made materially false statements to her doctor, claiming that she had been unable to work for a year due to an injury to her neck… Read More »
Who To Sue For A Defective Product Injury
Even when you take a gamble by buying a product that you see on a late-night infomercial, you probably assume that the worst-case scenario is that the product won’t work as advertised. It is a much worse situation when the product not only doesn’t work as advertised, but causes serious injury as a result…. Read More »
Workplace Back Injuries
Back pain can make just about every aspect of life more difficult, from moving around to putting away groceries or preparing your own food. Unfortunately, your job can be incredibly difficult on your back. Back injuries are common in many kinds of employment, especially nursing and construction. However, you may be surprised to learn… Read More »
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 »