Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How A Lawyer Can Help With Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
In Maryland, the majority of employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. All states have some form of workers’ compensation statute now. Workers’ compensation insurance, which is required by statute, ensures medical treatment and paid time off for any employees who are injured at work and as a result of their employment. In… Read More »
Do You Know the #1 Cause Of Medical Malpractice Claims?
We put a lot of trust in doctors and medical professionals to treat us and return us to good health. When doctors violate this trust by acting negligently, recklessly, or failing to meet the expected standard of care, it can have dangerous and devastating consequences. If you have suffered injury, harm, or disability, as… Read More »
Holding Maryland Employers Liable For Heat Stroke
Certain occupations, such as construction, require a lot of time outdoors. In summer., high temperatures can create additional hazards for these employees. Heat stroke and dehydration can pose significant health risks and should be taken seriously when symptoms present. While many times people may try to drink more water when they notice themselves starting… Read More »
What Does Workers’ Compensation Actually Entitle You To?
Most Maryland employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. If you are injured at work and as a result of your employment, you should file a claim with your employers’ workers’ compensation insurance provider in order to receive treatment, coverage, and other benefits. While this coverage is intended to provide benefits to employees,… Read More »
Am I Liable For A Trespasser’s Injuries?
It seems like common sense that if someone comes onto your property without permission and is injured, you shouldn’t be liable. However, the law doesn’t always agree. While you are certainly not always liable for trespassers’ injuries, there are certain exceptions where you are. When Are You Liable for Trespassers’ Injuries? Rest assured, you… Read More »
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 »