Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Baltimore Car Accidents Can Cause Delayed Onset Injuries
Car accidents are traumatic events, this is true of crashes that happen on smaller roads and catastrophic multi-care collisions on highways. Sometimes, victims believe an injury is minor at the crash site or do not feel any symptoms at all. But the truth is some suffer from delayed onset injuries, injuries that do not… Read More »
Types of Burns and Compensation Options
When a person sustains burns, it can be extremely painful and may require hospital stays, surgery, and ongoing medical care for optimal healing. Burn injuries can happen at the workplace or when there is a car collision. Sometimes burns cause secondary health conditions, such as infections, that happen later, too. A knowledgeable burn injury… Read More »
Car Collisions Happen When Tires Fail
When a tire fails and a car is in motion, the results can be disastrous and deadly. Particularly if the tire failure happens at high speeds. Plus, the tire failure can lead to cars close behind colliding, resulting in a multi-car collision. Over 730 fatalities were due to tire-related failures in 2017, according to… Read More »
Baltimore Car Wrecks In Neighborhoods
When car collisions happen, it is common for people to think of them happening far away, on a highway far from home. But in reality, many accidents happen close to where drivers live. When people are driving on their neighborhood streets, they may find themselves not closely paying attention, lulled into comfort by the… Read More »
What If I’m Laid Off While Receiving Workers’ Compensation?
When an injured worker is focused on healing, it is likely they are not thinking about what will happen to their workers’ compensation if they are laid off from their job, but layoffs and terminations do happen. While there are legal reasons to let someone go, including economic retractions, an employer cannot legally let… Read More »
Common Causes of Boating Accidents Near Baltimore
When the weather is nice, many like to go boating in and around Maryland. Maryland boasts stunning waterways such as Boat Lake, Centennial Lake, and Little Seneca Lake, as well as the Chesapeake Baypeople living in Maryland have many opportunities to enjoy a day on the water. Unfortunately, boating is not without risks. The… Read More »
How Does a Maryland Slip and Fall Case Work?
It is common for people to trip and hurt themselves. We are human beings, after all. But it is important to know that if you were injured when you slipped or fell on another’s property there may be the possibility of a lawsuit, particularly if there was negligence. That said, there is a statute… Read More »
Strategies Insurance Companies Use to Avoid Paying Personal Injury Claims
After an accident, many people find themselves healing from injuries and coping with the expenses involved with their recoveries. There can be fees connected to personal property damage, too. In many instances, damage recovery can be secured through an insurance company. Yet, situations do arise where insurance companies deny claims or resist payments in… Read More »
Civil Remedies for Victims of Crime and Sexual Abuse
Taking legal action and filing a suit against a person who assaulted you or a loved one is an incredibly brave act. It can be intimidating for sexual assault victims to come forward. Every person who stands up for their rights and protects others from future violence is doing an admirable thing and the… Read More »
How Can I Protect Myself when Riding a Bike In Baltimore?
Summertime has many wonderful things, including longer days and warmer weather. Because of the summer weather, many in Baltimore and the surrounding area are spending more time on their bikes. Some are riding on their own and doing errands, others are enjoying family time recreationally. While there are wonderful bike trails, from the Jones… Read More »
