Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Amazon Implementing Measures To Reduce Repetitive Motion Injuries
In a shareholder letter released earlier this week, Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos, detailed the severity and prevalence of repetitive motion injuries among Amazon’s millions of warehouse workers. According to Bezos, 40% of all injuries sustained by warehouse employees are musculoskeletal injuries caused by repetitive motions. These injuries are particularly prevalent during the first six… Read More »
Do You Have Neck Pain After A Car Accident?
It happens all the time. Maybe you were rear-ended by another vehicle. Your car was damaged, and you were shaken up but felt mostly okay. Then a few days, or even weeks go by, and you notice that not only is your neck still stiff, but it’s becoming debilitatingly painful. Neck injuries, often caused… Read More »
Did You Know You Can Get Workers’ Compensation For These Injuries?
If you are employed in Maryland, you’ve likely heard of workers’ compensation, as most Maryland employers are required to carry it. Workers’ compensation insurance is essentially an implied agreement between an employer and employee, that if an employee is injured as a result of their job, their employer will provide medical care and wages… Read More »
Why Was My Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claim Denied?
If you have suffered a workplace injury, you likely trusted your employer to provide the promised protection, and you may have felt shocked or upset when you started hitting roadblocks, or even received a denial. In an ideal world, workers’ compensation is essentially an implied contract between an employer and their employees, that if… Read More »
When To Call A Lawyer After An Accident
If you have been injured in a car accident, the time to contact a lawyer is now. Often people avoid calling a lawyer initially because they worry that their injuries aren’t serious enough. However, it’s a common misconception that injuries are always immediately apparent in the aftermath of a crash. In fact, it can… Read More »
What Not To Say To A Workers’ Compensation Adjuster
If you work in the state of Maryland, you are likely familiar with the concept of workers’ compensation insurance. When this insurance functions the way it is meant to, it ensures that employees who were injured in the course of their employment will receive medical care and paid time off to recover. You may… Read More »
I-95 Chain Reaction Accident Leaves Maryland Teen Dead
Jordan J. Callicutt, a 19-year-old up-and-coming rapper from Waldorf, Maryland and a father to a young daughter with a son on the way, tragically lost his life this past month, when the Chevy Impala he was traveling in was involved in a terrible accident on I-95 which left four dead and three others injured…. Read More »
Am I Covered By Workers’ Compensation If I Work From Home?
The Covid-19 pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders have dramatically shifted the appearance and reality of the American workplace, with more employees than ever working from home. This new dynamic and working environment has raised many questions for employees. For instance, if you’re injured while working from home does it still count as a “workplace… Read More »
Get Your Claims Ready, Maryland: Civil And Criminal Jury Trials Have Resumed
It’s been a long road but the Maryland Judiciary has moved into the fifth and final phase of its progressive resumption of operations as of April 26, 2021. The ascension to this fifth and final step means that all courts in Maryland are now fully operational. Jury trials for both criminal and civil matters… Read More »
What Happens To My Maryland Workers’ Compensation Benefits If I’m Fired?
The current times are unprecedented, and many individuals are facing employment instability. Thousands of businesses nation-wide have felt the devastating financial impact of Covid-19, leading to massive lay-offs and increased unemployment claims in Maryland and across the country. During a time when so many employees are concerned about both their workplace exposure to illness… Read More »