Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Changing Lanes Leads To Tragedy
When the driver of an Acura attempted a lane change in Woodlawn, Maryland, it brushed the corner of another vehicle in the adjacent lane. It could have ended up as just a fender-bender; it could have wound up with the drivers of both vehicles pulling to the side of the road and exchanging information… Read More »
Drunk Driving In Maryland
A drunk driver sped down I-97 in the wrong direction, leading to a five-car pile-up with multiple injuries and one fatality. Months earlier, a drunk driver made an improper left turn and killed the driver of an oncoming vehicle. Still another death occurred when a drunk driver crashed into a utility pole, killing the… Read More »
Intimate Partner Violence Among Transgender Individuals
Domestic violence is a monumental public health concern in Maryland, impacting survivors and their families in bewilderingly distressing ways. Behaviors among partners that result in physical, psychological, or sexual harm can cause damage that is profound and ongoing. When this kind of aggression is added to the known safety issues that transgender individuals face… Read More »
Your Maryland Divorce Questions Answered
If you are contemplating a divorce, you likely have myriad questions about what you’re in for. Here is a quick guide to the laws surrounding divorce in the state of Maryland: What are the grounds for divorce? Maryland’s absolute divorce is basically the dissolution of marriage, whereas a limited divorce is just a legal… Read More »
Another Dangerous TikTok Challenge
The news coming from the latest TikTok challenge is bad: another young life lost after experiencing seizures and spending almost a week on a ventilator. Unfortunately, doctors were unable to save the 13-year old, who’d participated in a TikTok challenge to consume large amounts of Benadryl in order to experience a high. Deepest Sympathies … Read More »
Be Prepared For A Rollercoaster If You’re Divorcing A Narcissist
If you are divorcing a narcissist, you already know that person’s characteristics, and are somewhat prepared for a bit of a challenge ahead. You know from experience that a narcissist is focused on winning, and with that comes loss for you. How can you mitigate the difficulties of divorce when you’re up against someone… Read More »
Does The Product Recall Process Keep You Safe?
Who among us hasn’t owned a product—anything from a child’s toy to a vehicle—that has been recalled due to some kind of safety issue? It makes you wonder—is there anything in your home that has been recalled unbeknownst to you? Or perhaps there is a product that has had safety issues, but that hasn’t… Read More »
Senior Citizens Experience Domestic Violence, Too
Sexual, physical, verbal, emotional violence: it’s a fact of life for many Americans. But just imagine it’s your grandfather. He experiences violence on a regular basis at the hands of his spouse. Or perhaps it’s a beloved auntie who’s battered in her own home. While it’s difficult to imagine that our vulnerable relatives and… Read More »
Big Medical Malpractice Payouts
Negligence in the medical field can result in tremendous suffering, and even death. One study conducted by Johns Hopkins concluded that about 250,000 needless deaths occur across the country every year due to medical errors that are completely preventable. That’s one reason that juries are more and more likely to compensate victims of medical… Read More »
Virtual Visitation As Part Of Your Custody Agreement
When parents divorce, it can be very difficult to maintain a strong and healthy relationship with children for a parent who lives far away, travels a lot, or works hours that are incongruous with the children’s school and activity schedule. Of course, shared custody is ideal for everyone involved, but in some cases it’s… Read More »
