Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Failing To Diagnose A Heart Attack
It doesn’t take an expert to conclude that failing to diagnose a heart attack can have fatal consequences. Generally, cardiac episodes require prompt and effective treatment to keep from becoming life-threatening. If you or a oved one sought medical help upon experiencing cardiac symptoms, but were turned away, misdiagnosed, or given improper treatment, you… Read More »
Car Accident Fatalities Peak Over Summer Months
There’s no arguing that summer is a great time to be on the road. Statistics show that people drive more roadway miles from June to August than they do during any other time of the year. The good weather and time off of school and work can lead many people to take day trips… Read More »
I Was In A Car Accident, Should I Call A Lawyer?
Many people think there is some threshold of severity that must be reached in a car accident before they can call a lawyer. Maybe they think they should only call if their car is totaled or if they have to go to the hospital via ambulance. They are wrong; any time you are injured… Read More »
Watch Out For Deadly Red-Light Runners
Red-light running has been increasing steadily in Maryland and throughout the United States despite a rise in the number of red-light cameras. In fact, despite more efforts to control traffic and improve traffic safety, fatalities caused by the running of red lights have recently hit a decade-long high. Speeding increased dramatically over the pandemic,… Read More »
Have You Been Injured By A Pressure Washer?
You may think of a pressure washer as just another appliance, but pressure washers are high-powered tools that can cause serious bodily harm when used incorrectly or without proper care. In fact, pressure washers exert up to 4,000 square pounds of force per inch. That’s an incredible amount of force exerted on a concentrated… Read More »
Does Maryland Workers’ Compensation Cover Accidents That Happen On The Way To Work?
If you are an employee in Maryland, then you likely qualify for workers’ compensation employment benefits through your employer. These benefits provide medical care and partial or full wage replacement while you recover from injuries sustained at work and for the benefit of your employer. However, what “at work” means can become very relevant… Read More »
Increase In Workers’ Compensation Claims For PTSD Among Baltimore Educators
Baltimore City educators have started speaking out about the serious long-term consequences violent classroom situations are having on their mental health. One Baltimore teacher stated, “I’ve seen and witnessed or experienced people being bitten, punched, kicked, knocked down, dragged, slapped, stomped on, body-slammed, pushed in the glass, tackled, hit with chairs.” Another Baltimore teacher… Read More »
A Guide To The Maryland Jury Selection Process For Civil Trials
When you bring a lawsuit against another party and it goes to court, it will likely be heard by a jury. Lawsuits go to civil court, as opposed to criminal court, where crimes are tried. In a civil case, the jury’s job is to objectively weigh the evidence and determine the liability and damages…. Read More »
Slip-And-Fall Accidents #1 Cause Of Workers’ Compensation Claims
If you’ve been injured in the workplace, you may be familiar with workers’ compensation insurance. In Maryland, the vast majority of employers are required to have it. In theory, workers’ compensation insurance guarantees that employees who are injured on the job and in the course of their employment will receive medical care and paid… Read More »
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 »