Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Baltimore Civilians to Serve on Review Board for Police Misconduct
The City of Baltimore is presently accepting applications from civilians to serve on a review board for police misconduct, according to an article by The Baltimore Sun. City government officials made this announcement on April 24, 2019, ushering in a new era of police review and accountability. Residents of Baltimore can apply for each… Read More »
Maryland Firefighters Will Benefit from New Workers’ Compensation Law
Firefighters in Maryland will benefit from expanded workers’ compensation protection with the signing of a new law, according to a press release from the Office of Governor Larry Hogan. Now firefighters will have a presumed occupational disease if they contract certain types of cancer. The governor recently signed House Bill 595 (H.B. 595) into… Read More »
Maryland Wrongful Death Lawsuit Ends in $1.9 Million Award
The surviving family members of a Maryland woman slain in a truck accident garnered a $1.9 million wrongful death award, according to an article by Patch. The truck driver who caused the accident was allegedly under the influence of prescription drugs and fell asleep at the wheel. This fatal accident dates back to June… Read More »
Virginia Laws Against & Penalties for Destructive Devices
Across the State of Maryland, it is a criminal offense to possess, use, or otherwise detonate destructive devices. Under Maryland law, the term destructive device can apply to mechanism capable of delivering an explosive, incendiary, or toxic substance. These devices have similar characteristics to military hardware, sharing the same capability to inflict maximum physical… Read More »
Maryland Woman Charged with Vehicular Homicide After Fatal Car Accident
A Maryland woman faces charges for vehicular homicide under the influence of alcohol after causing a severe car accident that killed five children and one man, according to an article by NBC4. The car accident in question occurred on February 2nd at approximately 4:30 a.m. At that point, the Maryland woman in question was… Read More »
Does Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine Have a Lower Risk of Medical Malpractice?
A recent study determined that direct-to-consumer (DTC) telemedicine services have an extremely low likelihood of medical malpractice claims, according to an article by MD Magazine. In the medical context, DTC refers to retail companies that provide medications directly to patients, with or without a prescription. Titled, Reported Cases of Medical Malpractice in Direct-to-Consumer Telemedicine,… Read More »
Maryland Guidelines for Treatment of Crime Victims & Representatives
Crime victims in Maryland bear a significant burden in the criminal justice system. Even after sustaining harm or injury as a result of criminal conduct, these victims are expected to testify and otherwise participate in the trial process. In recognition of the burden that crime victims face, Maryland law establishes certain protections for these… Read More »
Legal Review of Maryland Medical Malpractice Claims
When a healthcare provider inflicts harm or injury on a patient in Maryland, medical malpractice allows the patient to seek compensation and damages from the provider. In most cases, Maryland state law requires the injured patient and healthcare provider to engage in an arbitration process to resolve the dispute quickly. At the conclusion of… Read More »
Autopsy Confirms Baltimore Crime Victim Stabbed to Death
After completing an autopsy, the Baltimore County Police Department concluded that a crime victim was stabbed to death, according to an article by The Baltimore Sun. This stabbing incident occurred in the morning of March 29th at a residential complex in Towson. Police officers responded to the incident and arrived on the scene just… Read More »
Liability for Car Accidents with Uninsured Motorists in Maryland
Across the State of Maryland, any person who drives a car or operates other motor vehicles must maintain minimum levels of automotive insurance. These state requirements help address the costs of car accidents that result in property damage, physical harm, or death. Despite these legal regulations, however, certain drivers decide to drive motor vehicles… Read More »
