Are you asking “how long do I have to file a workers’ comp claim in Maryland?” If you’ve been injured at work in Maryland, you may be wondering how long you have to file a workers’ compensation claim. The answer depends on a few factors, including the nature of your injury and the date of […]
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A workers’ comp attorney in Baltimore can help employees injured as a result of their employer’s failure to implement basic safety measures. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a government agency focused on workplace safety. They oversee American workplaces and hold employers accountable for creating and maintaining safe and healthful working conditions for […]
Did you suffer an injury at work? You might be eligible to file a claim for workers’ compensation. This means you’ll receive money while you heal from your injuries. A Baltimore workers comp attorney can answer your questions about your claim and help you through the process. Speaking to a workers comp attorney can feel […]
One of the most common questions about workers’ compensation is “where the money given to an injured employee come from?” Though the specific systems vary a bit from state to state, the money comes from either a recipient’s employer or a state program. Some states have workers’ compensation insurance programs, while others issue payments directly […]
One of the first things you should do when you need to defend a workers’ compensation claim is to hire an Maryland worker’s compensation attorney to assist you. Even if your employer doesn’t fight your claim, there is a good chance the insurance company will call it into question, and their team of attorneys will […]
Like every other state, Maryland offers protection for employees who are injured on the job. If a person is injured, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure he or she receives the appropriate medical care and financial compensation. Furthermore, the employer must allow the employee the appropriate amount of time to heal before […]
Going and Coming Rule Maryland’s “going and coming rule” applies to workers’ compensation cases in the state and is designed to prevent employees from receiving workers’ compensation benefits for injuries that incur commuting to and from work. The law assumes that an employee is willing to accept responsibility for traveling to and from the workplace. […]
Were you injured while working? Are you suffering chronic pain – mild or moderate – directly caused by the work you do every day? You’re entitled to financial compensation to help restore health and make ends meet while your injury or illness is treated. Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides wages and […]
Am I eligible for worker’s compensation benefits? Answer: If you are an employee and injured on the job, or sustained a work-related occupational disease, you are entitled to worker’s compensation benefits regardless of how the injury or disease occurred.
There are several benefits available through worker’s compensation. The three (3) most common are: 1. Temporary Total Disability Benefits (TTD) which is the payment of 2/3 of your average weekly wage (subject to certain limitations) during the period that you are unable to work. These benefits are available after the Claimant has missed more than […]
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