Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Surgical Mistakes
Whether an operation takes place on the wrong knee, the wrong section of the spine, or something else, when someone undergoes a surgical procedure only to discover later that the wrong part of the body was attended to, it’s absolutely bad news of the worst kind. Medical mistakes that involve removing or operating on… Read More »
Speeding Vehicle Runs A Light, Causing 4-Car Crash
When a teenager sped through a red light in Baltimore, it careened into two other vehicles, one of which smashed into a fourth. Sadly, the teen was killed in the crash, and two other individuals had to be hospitalized. When a tragedy like this occurs, there are no winners. What recourse do victims of… Read More »
Youth Sports And Concussions
In the NFL, concussions are so commonplace that there were over $500 million in claims over the past two years. After completing a baseline health assessment, players may be eligible for compensation for up to 60 years if they later acquire a qualifying condition such as dementia, Lou Gehrig’s Disease, or other issues related… Read More »
Are Your Adult Kids Freaking Out About Your Divorce?
These days more and more people over the age of 50 are splitting up, and many are discovering the unhappy truth that relationships among adult children can get pretty ugly. What’s going on that makes gray divorce so complicated, and what can be done to mitigate the issues? Higher Divorce Rates for Seniors In… Read More »
You Don’t Need To Suffer Poor Health Impacts Associated With Divorce
Over the years numerous studies have documented the link between divorce and poor health outcomes. Social scientists have noted that the mortality rate is 20 percent higher for people who’ve gone through a divorce than it is for those who are still married. The health impacts of divorce are very real, which is not… Read More »
Buckle Up!
The number of lives that are estimated to have been saved by wearing seatbelts in the past several decades is sobering: 374,276. The number of serious injuries avoided is even greater. It’s encouraging that more than nine out of 10 of people wear seat belts these days, given the remarkable safety impacts of buckling… Read More »
Wrongful Death In Maryland
Anyone who’s lost a loved one due to the recklessness or negligence of someone else knows the agony of real loss. Whether it was a dangerous workplace environment, a drunk driving incident, a cavalier daycare worker, a careless surgeon, or an enraged bully, there is a strong likelihood that you may be eligible for… Read More »
When Politics Leads To Divorce
Everyone knows that it’s not polite to discuss religion or politics in polite society. In some cases, they are topics to be avoided even if you’re married, unless you’re up for a lot of consternation. The discussions that emanate from these matters—politics in particular, for this discussion—can create some very strong feelings, and can… Read More »
Driveway Accidents
No one thinks their child will be harmed while playing in their own yard or that of a neighborhood friend. But tragically, accidents in driveways occur all too often. A Charles County 9-year-old was killed by a vehicle backing out of the driveway recently, becoming another number in the list of catastrophic deadly driveway… Read More »
Why Older Couples Choose Divorce
Divorce among older Americans is becoming more and more common. Why would couples that have been married for years—decades, even, decide to divorce? The details differ, but there are usually a handful of basic reasons behind the decision to part ways. The End of a Marriage Infidelity, addiction issues, or domestic violence might prompt… Read More »
