Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Dangers to Motorcyclists
A young man was killed one early morning in October 2019 while riding his motorcycle along Veterans Highway in Minersville. The motorcyclist was not speeding; he wasn’t flipping wheelies or zigzagging through traffic. The sad truth is, Brandon Haney was minding his own business when a motorist failed to yield the right of way… Read More »
Was a Loved One Harmed in a Nursing Home Due to Medication Errors?
Do you have a loved one who is residing in a nursing home? If so, you are not alone; Well over a million people currently reside in nearly 16,000 care facilities across the country. While many of these places provide sanitary, safe, and loving homes for the elderly and impaired, there are, unfortunately, some… Read More »
Workplace Fatalities
Employers have a basic responsibility to provide a safe workplace for employees. When they fail in this fundamental duty, it can result in serious injuries, or even death, for employees. If you or a loved one has suffered extreme harm due to an employer’s negligence or recklessness, an experienced local personal injury/wrongful death attorney… Read More »
When Road Rage Becomes Particularly Dangerous: Tangling with Big Rigs
We’ve all experienced a bit of frustration on the road when we’re in a hurry and traffic just doesn’t seem to cooperate. For some, it can sometimes lead to dangerous behaviors, like weaving in and out of traffic, tailgating, and accelerating rapidly, only to have to abruptly brake moments later. In the rush to… Read More »
Getting Your Hands on Text Messages to Support Claims of Domestic Violence
Domestic violence plagues far too many households across this country. Disputes that become emotionally or physically abusive can have a devastating impact on victims, particularly children when they witness or become the brunt of an attack. When attempting to assemble proof documenting such abuse, one might gather medical records, police reports, photos, and witness… Read More »
Collisions Involving Mass Transit
When commuters choose to ride a bus rather than taking their own vehicle, they do so for many reasons. Some individuals may not have a personal vehicle; others may find the commute less nerve-wracking when they’re not behind the wheel. Still others may choose a bus in order to take one more vehicle off… Read More »
Hospital Shock Trauma Unit Busy with Head–on Collision Victims
Firefighters spent 15 minutes working to extricate a woman who was trapped in her vehicle following a collision in Carroll County. She was then rushed to a nearby hospital with serious trauma. The head-on crash is believed to have occurred as a result of heroin use by another individual, who struck cars in two… Read More »
Premises Liability
While it may be uncomfortable to pursue a judgment against a friend or neighbor following an accident in their home, the fact of the matter is that home accidents are all too common, and often result in hefty medical bills. When a resident fails to take adequate precautions to ensure the safety of those… Read More »
Domestic Violence Takes Lives in Maryland
When Kaylyn High stepped up to help her friend escape a physical conflict with an aggressive lover, she surely did not know that her intervention would result in her own untimely death. But when the spurned lover pulled out a gun, it was Kaylyn who was shot in the head as the women sped… Read More »
Life-Changing Injuries to the Spinal Cord
In just an instant, your life could be forever changed. It could be a traffic accident, a fall down a flight of stairs, or even a physical assault. Whatever the situation, if it results in a spinal cord injury, it could turn your life upside down. If the injury occurs due to another person’s… Read More »
