Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Get A Rental Car After Your Maryland Car Accident
A car accident can easily derail your life. Even beyond the potentially life-altering consequences of injuries, dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be completely overwhelming. In addition to trying to cope with the expense of an accident, many victims of vehicle collisions struggle to get back to their everyday life without… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed By Car On Baltimore-Washington Parkway
A woman was pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a car in the early-morning hours on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Police stated that the accident occurred around 4:30 a.m. in the northbound parkway, near the route 202 exit. Police said that the driver remained at the scene… Read More »
Exceptions To Maryland Workers’ Compensation
Maryland state law requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all of their employees. Workers’ compensation is essentially a contract between employees and employers, that employees will not sue their employer if they are injured on the job, and, in exchange, the employer will provide medical treatment and paid time off while… Read More »
Is my Heart Attack Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
In order for workers’ compensation to cover an injury or illness, it must have been caused by work. In some situations–for instance, falling off of a ladder while stocking shelves and breaking an ankle–it is clear that the injury is related to work. In other situations, such as with long-term illnesses like heart disease,… Read More »
Are You a Corrections Officer Who Has Been Injured on the Job?
Being a corrections officer is not your average job. In fact, studies show that the chance of serious injury as a corrections officer is over 30% higher than in other professions. Corrections officers assume a lot of risks that other employees are not required to. For instance, a standard day as a corrections officer… Read More »
Fewer Drivers but More Road Fatalities During Pandemic
Despite decreased travel nationwide due to the pandemic, roadway fatalities caused by vehicle collisions have dramatically increased. It is believed that speeding is the primary contributing factor to the heightened death toll. Less cars on the road creates an opportunity for speeding and drag racing that many motorists have been taking advantage of. Police… Read More »
Has Your Covid-19 Workers’ Compensation Claim Been Denied?
If you contracted Covid-19 at your workplace, but your worker’s compensation claim was denied, you are not alone. A recent analysis in the Wall Street Journal reflects that many Covid-19 workers’ compensation claims are being denied, even when there appears to be strong evidence that the exposure occurred in the workplace. One Chicago lawyer… Read More »
Winter Car Seat & Child Passenger Safety
With driving conditions icy, and risks increased, it’s a good time for a refresher on child passenger safety, to ensure that even if an inclement weather collision occurs, your child is protected as much as possible. Choosing the Right Car Seat If you haven’t already purchased a car seat, the National Highway Traffic Safety… Read More »
Avoiding Bad Weather Accidents
Winter can be a beautiful but deadly time of year. Wintry conditions like sleet, hail, ice, and snow, all compromise driving conditions and increase the risk of a potentially fatal accident. While some things are outside of our control, there are thankfully still some precautions and measures that can be taken to ensure that… Read More »
Commonly Used Defenses to Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claims
When workers’ compensation insurance works the right way, it provides medical coverage and lost wages to an employee who is injured on the job. However, there are often many obstacles that arise in the course of an employee being injured on the job and successfully receiving the care and expenses they are entitled to…. Read More »