Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Weren’t Wearing A Seatbelt? Don’t Let That Stop You From Bringing A Maryland Personal Injury Claim
If you’ve been involved in an accident and have suffered injuries, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what your options are. This may be particularly true if you weren’t wearing your seatbelt, as required by Maryland law. However, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that while choosing not to wear a… Read More »
How To Properly Document Workplace Injuries
If you’ve been injured in a Maryland workplace, it is always in your best interest that you file a Workers’ Compensation Claim with the state of Maryland. In an ideal world, Workers’ Compensation Insurance allows businesses to run smoothly (and without lawsuits) while also ensuring that employees injured on the job will receive medical… Read More »
Fatal Head-On Collision In Gaithersburg
A tragic head-on collision in Gaithersburg earlier this week left one motorist dead. The accident took place at the intersection of Maryland Route 117/Clopper Road and Orchard Hills Drive just before 6:00 a.m. on Sunday. According to reports, 29-year-old Emil William Cosbert, of Germantown, was driving west on Clopper Road in his 2018 Chevrolet… Read More »
Steps To Take After A Maryland Workplace Accident: A Guide For Employees
If you are injured at work in Maryland, the chances are high that you will want to file a workers’ compensation claim. Maryland workers’ compensation insurance is essentially an implied contract between employee and employer, providing medical care and paid time off to employees who are injured in the line of work, and in… Read More »
Should I Settle Or Sue?
If you are asking this question, there is only one answer: talk to an attorney! The experienced Maryland personal injury attorneys at Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP offer free initial consultations, so there’s no excuse not to get a qualified legal opinion. Every single case is unique, and one factor can make a… Read More »