Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Examining Different Types of Liability for Police Misconduct Claims
When a person suffers harm or injury due to police misconduct, the officers involved can face civil liability in a variety of ways. Whether an officer actually causes harm or injury — or simply looks the other way — they can face liability in a personal capacity. Additionally, entire police departments can face liability… Read More »
Maryland Medical Malpractice Case Leads to $1.3 Million Jury Award
A jury in Montgomery County, Maryland, handed out a $1.3 million damages award in a medical malpractice lawsuit, reported the Daily Record. This case stemmed from a failure to diagnose a fatal heart attack in a 23-year-old male patient. The incident that gave rise to this medical malpractice lawsuit occurred on March 12, 2016…. Read More »
Teenage Girl is Yet Another Crime Victim of Baltimore Gun Violence
A December shooting in downtown Baltimore added two more crime victims to the city’s yearly total, including a 13-year-old girl and her 38-year-old family member, reported The Baltimore Sun. The incident in question occurred in the evening of December 9, 2018. At that point, the teenage girl and the family member were in a… Read More »
Analyzing 3 Different Kinds of Robbery Crimes in Maryland
Robbery might seem like a straightforward crime. But there are many subtle differences between robbery and other types of theft crimes under Maryland state law. And the penalties for each type of robbery crime can be vastly different. To illustrate this concept, consider the following differences between robbery, armed robbery and carjacking under the… Read More »
Maryland Man Causes Accident While Drunk Driving on a Revoked License
A Milford man may face charges for DUI and a traffic offense after causing a single-vehicle crash in Hebron, reported ABC affiliate WMDT. Maryland State Police troopers responded to this car accident at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 16th. Near Route 50 and Hebron Woods Boulevard, the Milford man lost control of his… Read More »
What Types of Employees Qualify for Maryland Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Under Maryland law, workers’ compensation benefits are limited to situations where a person suffered an accidental personal injury or occupational disease arising out of and in the course of employment. But only workers who qualify as covered employees can get access to workers’ compensation benefits. Conversely, other employees are not covered and, thus, ineligible… Read More »
Wrongful Death of Police Officer Imprisons Maryland Man for 195 Years
A Maryland man received a 195-year prison sentence for his role in essentially causing the wrongful death of a police officer in a Prince George’s County shooting, reported WTOP. In March 2016, the 25-year-old Maryland man went to a police station in Landover. He took up a position with a .40-caliber pistol and began… Read More »
Typical Settlement Process for Maryland Premises Liability Case
Premises liability is a legal doctrine under which a property owner can be liable for injuries that occur on their property. If a victim suffers an injury due to a dangerous condition on the property, they could file a premises liability lawsuit and request compensation from the owner. That being said, the vast majority… Read More »
Survey of 4 Common Types of Police Misconduct
Police misconduct is a general term that applies whenever a law enforcement officer violates a person’s civil rights. As there are many civil rights under U.S. federal and Maryland state laws, there are also many different types of police misconduct. Though many police misconduct cases fall into one of these four categories: Excessive Force,… Read More »
How Does Maryland Regulate the Use of Handguns?
Recognizing that a large number of violent crimes stem from the use of handguns, Maryland law regulates how a person can wear, carry or transport these firearms. These regulations are designed to preserve peace and tranquility throughout the state as well as protect public rights and liberties. Definition of a Handgun in Maryland The… Read More »
