Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Help! My Mechanic Caused My Accident
Mechanic’s bills are notoriously high, and unless you’re also a mechanic, it’s pretty much impossible to really check their work. We put a lot of trust in mechanics to repair our vehicles. However, that trust isn’t always warranted. Some mechanics may not have the expertise to adequately perform certain repairs, or they may cut… Read More »
Understanding Income Replacement Benefits
If you are an employee in the state of Maryland, chances are good that you are covered by your employer’s state-mandated workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits when you are injured on the job. These benefits include things like medical care and full or partial wage replacement while you recover from your… Read More »
Yes, You Can Sue Someone Who Attacked You.
Often, we think of bringing lawsuits when something goes horribly wrong due to negligence. However, personal injury lawsuits are also an option when someone intentionally chooses to cause you harm. You have the option to bring a personal injury lawsuit against anyone who has injured or assaulted you. Personal injury lawsuits are an option… Read More »
Is My Employer Liable For A Hazardous Workplace?
Under OSHA, employers have a responsibility to keep the workplace safe and free from serious recognized hazards. However, just because it’s required by federal law does not always mean that employers will listen. So what do you do if your workplace is hazardous? The first step requires getting a little more granular with regard… Read More »
Have You Been Injured At A Maryland Hotel?
Everyone loves a relaxing getaway, and staying in a hotel is usually a treat, but what happens when your weekend away ends in a serious injury? If you’ve been injured at a Maryland hotel, you may be wondering what your rights are and what options you have for moving forward. The good news is,… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation For Restaurant Employees
Restaurants are a huge industry and their success is completely dependent on the service of their staff. However, restaurants are not the safest place to work. In fact, they are quite dangerous, particularly for staff who work in the kitchen, or have to travel in and out of it. If you have been injured… Read More »
Have You Suffered A Concussion?
If you have suffered a concussion, you know that they can have painful and uncomfortable consequences. Concussions, usually caused by trauma to the head, often cause a temporary onset of symptoms including headaches, pain, dizziness, confusion, fatigue, and nausea. For most people, these symptoms can last several days up to a week or two…. Read More »
Defective Seat Belts Cause More Injuries Than You May Think
We rely on seat belts to keep us safe, and for good reason. Wearing a seat belt reduces your risk of experiencing serious harm in an accident by as much as 45%, and your risk of dying in an accident by as much as 50%. That means that wearing a seat belt can literally… Read More »
Car Seat Safety
We all want the best for our children and we try our best to make sure that our kids are safe. However, car crashes remain a leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 13. In many of these cases, simple errors regarding the choice of car or boosters seat or their installation… Read More »
How Can Maryland’s Contributory Negligence Rule Affect My Claim?
If you have recently suffered an injury due to another person’s negligence in Maryland, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what your options are. Accidents, such as vehicle collisions, fall, or injuries on other people’s property can cause lasting injuries and tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages. This… Read More »