Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
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 »