Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Machine Crush Injuries in the Workplace
Crush injuries are often among some of the most serious nonfatal injuries (though these injuries can also be fatal) that occur in Maryland workplaces. According to MedlinePlus and the National Library of Medicine, a crush injury is defined as a type of bodily injury in which ‚Äúexcessive force or pressure is put on a… Read More »
What is Sick Building Syndrome?
Have you been experiencing serious medical conditions that are preventing you from working? If you have been seeking medical attention and have recently learned that you may be suffering from something known as ‚Äúsick building syndrome‚Äù or another form of occupational disease due to prolonged exposure to a hazardous material or condition, it is… Read More »
Does Workers’ Compensation Apply to Heat Stroke?
Extreme heat can cause devastating and fatal harm to individuals who spend an extended period of time outdoors, and especially workers who are required to exert physical effort during extreme heat. As the recent heat wave impacting Maryland and much of the east coast underscores, it is critical for employers to ensure that there… Read More »
Hot Weather and Maryland Work Injuries
As hot weather becomes the norm once again in Maryland and throughout the East Coast, it is important for workers — and especially those who primarily perform their jobs outdoors — to understand the risks of heat in relation to work-related injuries and illnesses. According to the National Weather Service, average temperatures in the… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Workers’ Compensation Claim and a Personal Injury Claim in Maryland?
When you are injured on the job in any kind of work in Maryland — from physical, blue-collar labor on a construction site to demanding labor in hospital emergency departments to intellectual work in a college or university or other white-collar job — you may be eligible to obtain compensation. Most employees who get… Read More »
After-Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Workplace
Suffering a brain injury in any context and as a result of any type of traumatic incident can be life-altering. Even when a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is classified as ‚Äúmild,‚Äù which is the term for a concussion, the aftermath can still involve a difficult and complex recovery period. More serious TBIs can require… Read More »
Employer Sponsored Disability Benefits – What You Should Know Before Filing a Claim
When you are hired, your employer may offer a group disability plan for short term and/or long term disability benefits.¬† These plans provide income replacement benefits if you are injured or sick and unable to work. The plans are governed by ERISA which is the Employment Retirement Income Security Act, a Federal Act.¬† Under… Read More »
Aircraft Tug Vehicle Injuries Among Airline Workers
A recent devastating, fatal injury at the Orlando International Airport is a reminder of the serious work hazards that airline workers face on a regular basis. In particular, employees who handle luggage and air required to work with heavy equipment on runway areas can sustain life-threatening and deadly injuries when collisions occur. The recent… Read More »
What to Know About Finger Amputations at Work
Workplace injuries in Maryland can range from relatively minor injuries from which a worker can recover quickly to those injuries that result in permanent disabilities. Even within the realm of injuries that cause permanent disabilities, there are varying degrees of severity. In some instances, a person may sustain a debilitating traumatic brain injury or… Read More »
White Collar Employees and Workers’ Compensation in Maryland
When we hear about serious or deadly work injuries in Maryland, many of us envision hazardous worksites such as construction areas with scaffolding and heavy machinery, or airport runways with various vehicles and machines that can cause severe harm. Yet white-collar workplaces can also have injury risks, and white-collar employees can sustain injuries on… Read More »
