School is back in session, as another summer goes by way too fast. Children who were seen riding their bikes, scooters, and playing in yards and parks are now back in their classrooms. However, that doesn’t mean the risks associated
Maryland Injury Attorney Blog
The Maryland Injury Attorney Blog, published by Butschky & Butschky, focuses on legal issues related to personal injury within Maryland. It covers topics such as motor vehicle accidents including car crashes and pedestrian safety, workplace injuries and fatal occupational incidents, and the legal implications of distracted and impaired driving. The blog also addresses seasonal hazards like winter driving conditions and school zone safety laws. It provides information on relevant Maryland traffic laws, workers' compensation benefits, and public safety campaigns aimed at reducing accidents and injuries. The content is geared toward helping injured individuals and families understand their rights and navigate the claims process.
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Maryland’s “100 Deadliest Days” of Summer Begins with 13 Lives Lost in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Summer is officially here, with the kids out of school, family vacations planned, and cookouts, get-togethers, and other parties on the calendar. It’s a happy time where we can all look forward to longer days and some well-earned rest and…
New Maryland Traffic Law Redefines Excessive Speeding Violations as Criminal Offenses
We’ve all witnessed excessive speeding on our Baltimore, Maryland area highways, city streets, and rural backroads. Drivers in an awful hurry to get where they’re going, as well as thrill seekers, whiz by at high rates of speed, with no…
Maryland Supreme Court Decision on Cell Phone Use While Driving Impacts Traffic Stops
Distracted driving is one of the top causes of serious motor vehicles accidents, here in Maryland and across the U.S. And it comes as no surprise that using cell phones while driving is among the most frequently cited forms of…
Maryland Bridge Safety on Drivers’ Minds in Wake of Key Bridge Collapse, as Traffic Congestion Ranks Among Worst in the Nation
The cargo ship accident that caused the partial collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge (I-695) into the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland on March 26, 2024 resulted in the tragic deaths of six road construction workers. This catastrophe left…
Maryland Car Accidents Update 2025
Fall is here, and summer vacations are already a fading memory. Maryland residents are back to their full-on schedules of work, school, appointments, and errands — as everything seems busier with the November and December holidays looming.
Fall also means…
Maryland Back to School 2025 : School Bus and Other Traffic Safety Laws
Whether you’re young or old, summer sure seems to fly by faster and faster every year. By mid-August, Maryland parents and kids are scrambling to squeeze in as much remaining summer fun as they can, while getting ready for the…
Dangerous Jobs: Maryland Fatal Occupational Injuries by Industry and Incident
They’re the backbone of our society and economy: Construction workers; transportation workers; utility workers; and other tradespeople who perform their jobs, day in and day out, so we have the things we need. Not surprisingly, these are among some of…
NHTSA Launches “Put the Phone Away or Pay” Campaign to Curb Distracted Driving
Some of us remember a time when people got in their cars to go someplace, and they just drove. No cell phones to distract us. Sure, we ate snacks and fidgeted with the radio. But the idea of taking a…
Maryland Top Causes of Winter Car Accidents
First snow of the season brings not only joy for the kids and a pretty winter picture outside – but Maryland drivers who must navigate through snow, ice, and sleet on the roadways. This isn’t just true for us but…