Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Medical Records and Your Rights
Medical records can be necessary for many reasons, but they’re not always easy to get. It’s important to understand your rights to ensure that they are honored, as well as to understand what steps to take if they are not. Is it ever legal for a healthcare or insurance provider to deny you access… Read More »
What are PFAS and Could they be Killing Maryland Fire Fighters?
Polyfluoroalkyl substances, or “PFAS,” are man-made, non-biodegradable chemicals often used in fire fighting gear and uniforms to make them water resistant. They are the same chemicals found in the spray-foam that firefighters often use to put out fires. However, research is now showing that PFAS do not stay in the gear, but rather seep… Read More »
What to Do After Suffering a Workplace Injury
If you’ve been injured on the job, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. In Maryland, workers’ compensation insurance exists to compensate employees for injuries and lost wages that occurred at work. Not all injuries suffered on the job qualify for compensation. Typically, the injury must have occurred during work hours and on the… Read More »
Will a Pre-existing Condition Affect my Workers’ Compensation Claim?
In Maryland, you are entitled to workers’ compensation for any injury arising out of and in the course of your employment. What happens though when you are told that your workplace injury is related to a pre-existing condition? Many insurance companies are quick to deny claims on the basis of a pre-existing condition. However,… Read More »
Have You Been Hit by a Distracted Driver in Maryland?
There are over 120,000 car accidents in Maryland each year, and new research indicates that as many as 58% of them are caused by distracted driving. In a single month, Maryland state troopers issued 2,061 citations and 1,010 warnings for distracted driving. The Maryland Highway Safety Office reports that as many as 27,000 injuries… Read More »
You May be Running Out of Time to Bring A Car Accident Lawsuit in Maryland
If you have suffered an injury as a result of a car accident, you may not be focused on bringing a lawsuit right now. You may be focused on healing, rebuilding your life, patiently waiting and hoping that the car insurance settlement process will resolve itself, or trying desperately to move on from a… Read More »
Maryland Workers’ Compensation FAQ
I was hurt on the job; can I file a lawsuit? Maryland requires employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance so that if an injured worker gets hurt on the job, they can file for workers’ compensation benefits under their employer’s workers’ compensation policy. Just like you may have car insurance, homeowner’s insurance, or renter’s insurance,… Read More »
Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP lawyers selected as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2021
We are so honored to have twelve lawyers who have been selected as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2021. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Super Lawyers selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent… Read More »
It is with the deepest regret that we report on the passing of Phyllis J. Dobin
It is with the deepest regret that we report on the passing of Phyllis J. Dobin It is with the deepest regret that we report on the passing of Phyllis J. Dobin on September 26, 2020. Phyllis was instrumental in the establishment of the firm’s Estates and Trusts practice in 2003. She spent more… Read More »
Congratulations to Kenneth Berman for receiving the 2021 Lawyer of the Year Award
Congratulations to Kenneth Berman for receiving the 2021 Lawyer of the Year Award for representing claimants in workers’ compensation cases in the D.C. Metropolitan area. The Best Lawyers in America 2021 Edition