Author Archives: Jay Butchko
When Can I Sue for a Tesla Crash in Baltimore?
While Tesla has certainly taken the world by storm with its innovative electric vehicles, serious questions are being raised about the safety of these EVs. The tech company has faced various lawsuits for many alleged safety issues, including exploding lithium-ion batteries and faulty self-driving software. What happens if you get into a Tesla crash… Read More »
Carjacked as an Uber Driver in Baltimore: How Can I Get Compensated?
In November 2023, Uber announced that it was taking additional steps to protect its drivers from the ongoing threat of carjacking. This was after their drivers had struggled for many years with this issue without any assistance whatsoever. A slew of carjacking incidents across the Baltimore area have shown that Uber drivers often become… Read More »
Baltimore Police Chase Causes Building to Collapse: Who Is Liable?
Back in February 2023, a building in Baltimore collapsed after being struck by a vehicle. This incident claimed the life of one victim, and residents are still demanding answers. Since this crash, a few key details have emerged: The driver in question was fleeing from the police, and the vehicle was stolen. There are… Read More »
Will Maryland ER Wait Times Improve in 2024?
In late 2023, a study found that yet again, Maryland had won the dubious honor of having the longest emergency room wait times in the nation. Advocacy groups call it a crisis – one that has been continuing for years. The question is simple: How will the healthcare system in Maryland improve this issue… Read More »
Long-Term Risk of Brain Injuries After Motorcycle Accidents in Maryland
Many injured motorcyclists are completely unaware of the potential long-term effects of their brain injuries. Thanks to recent advances in brain injury research, doctors now know that a brain injury can still affect patients for years or even decades after their accidents. In many cases, the patient’s condition becomes progressively worse over time. This… Read More »
Appellate Court Upholds $132,322 Verdict in Dog Bite Lawsuit
A Maryland plaintiff was awarded $132,322 by a jury after she was bitten by a dog that was “running at large”. Maryland imposes strict liability on a dog owner whose dogs are running freely off a leash. That means that the injured party does not need to prove that the dog owner was negligent… Read More »
Family of Lyft Rider Files Lawsuit After Driver Kicked Passengers Out of Car on Busy Highway
The family of a man who was killed after a Lyft driver ordered 6 passengers out of her vehicle has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against both the driver and Lyft related to the accident. According to the lawsuit, an argument broke out between the driver and the passengers when they asked the driver… Read More »
2-Year-Old Boy Killed in Dog Bite Attack
A family is grieving after a 2-year-old boy was killed in a dog bite attack. The attack came without warning, according to the child’s grandmother. The dog, a 145-pound Mastiff-Pit Bull mix named “Cash” previously lived with the family for five years before the fatal attack. The family noted no previously aggressive behavior and… Read More »
Dustin Furman and Allen Honick Named 2024 Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
Furman | Honick is proud to announce that Dustin Furman and Allen Honick, have been named in the top 2.5% of Attorneys as 2024 Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Each of these awards is bestowed on just a small number of attorneys. As two of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Rising Stars,… Read More »
Maryland Family Awarded $34M After Emergency C-Section
A Maryland family won a jury verdict of $34 million after doctors performed what they alleged was an unnecessary C-section. According to the lawsuit, the patient presented to the hospital with lower intestinal pain. Her doctors diagnosed her with premature labor and fetal distress related to her pregnancy. According to the complaint, tests showed… Read More »