Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Maryland Man Receives Workers’ Compensation While Training for New Job
A Maryland man received workers’ compensation benefits from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) while training for another job, according to an article by The Washington Post. The man in question allegedly suffered an incapacitating back injury while performing work duties for the USPS. After receiving medical treatment, the man received an order not to… Read More »
Maryland Man Causes Power Outage While Driving Under the Influence
A Maryland man faces charges for driving under the influence (DUI), driving on a revoked license and driving without a license, after nearly colliding with police and then crashing into a utility pole, according to an article by WBOC. The 45-year-old man in question blasted through a stop sign and almost collided with a… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Leads to $1 Million Award for Maryland Cancer Patient
After her doctor neglected to disclose potential tumors, a late-stage cancer patient from Maryland received a $1 million award in her medical malpractice case, as reported by Outpatient Surgery Magazine. During a 2011 exam, a gynecologist discovered tumors in the patient’s uterus. The gynecologist sent samples along to a pathologist for review. After examining… Read More »
DOJ Declines to Press Criminal Civil Rights Charges in Freddie Gray Case
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) declined to press criminal civil rights charges against the six Baltimore police officers involved in Freddie Gray’s death, according to the DOJ’s official press release. In that press release, the DOJ outlined their investigatory findings and conclusions concerning the allegations of police misconduct. In terms of background, Baltimore… Read More »
How Does Maryland Deal With Wrongful Death?
Today we will explore an important topic in Maryland personal injury law – wrongful death. Specifically, we will explore the legal conditions under which surviving family members can recover for losses related to the death of their loved one. What does Wrongful Death Mean in Maryland? Code of Maryland Section 3–904 outlines the state-specific… Read More »
What Kind of Workers’ Compensation Benefits are Available in Maryland?
Workers’ compensation is a legal system that addresses injuries sustained in course of employment. Instead of requiring employees to sue their employer for negligence, workers’ compensation offers a no-fault alternative. This has benefits to both employees and employers, providing an efficient forum to deal with work-related injuries. This post is meant to explore the… Read More »
Explaining Premises Liability and Negligent Security in Maryland
Today we will explore two important topics in Maryland personal injury law – premises liability and negligent security. In both cases, we will explore the legal conditions under which the owner or tenant of a property is responsible for injury or wrongful death that occurs on their property. What is the Maryland Approach to… Read More »
Rape & Murder Charges Filed Against Baltimore Teenager
An 18-year-old from Baltimore faces criminal charges for the rape and murder of a homeless woman, according to an article by The Baltimore Sun. The 18-year-old teenager confessed during police questioning. Police found the victim – a homeless mother of four – in an access road between Baltimore and Lombard streets. The access road… Read More »
Maryland Men Sustain Severe Injuries in Car Accident
Two Maryland men suffered serious injuries in a car accident on I-83, as reported by Fox Baltimore. The driver sustained life-threatening injuries, while the sole passenger sustained severe personal injury. Maryland State Police arrived on the scene near Padonia Road in Timonium to find a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder overturned in between lanes. Authorities closed… Read More »
General Assembly Ponders Changes to Maryland Medical Malpractice
The General Assembly of Maryland is considering legislation that would adjust state laws concerning medical malpractice, as reported by The Baltimore Sun. The proposed legislation would enable doctors to admit to and apologize for mistakes immediately, without worrying about their statements resurfacing in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The hope is that doctors and hospitals… Read More »
