When employees get injured or seriously sick, they face various challenges, including health issues, potential loss of income, and more. Thankfully, employers provide protections for workers’ rights in these scenarios, through programs like FMLA and workers’ compensation. However, how do these programs work, and how do they interact? If you’re an employee in need of […]
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Injuries in the workplace are common. They can happen to anyone at any time. Even if you’re the most careful worker, you’re still at risk. The good news is if you’re injured at work, you’ll receive compensation through the workers’ compensation system. But what if you’re not the most careful person? Or what if you […]
When an employee gets injured while on the job, there are a lot of questions that come up. One of the main ones is, “What is covered by workers’ compensation?” Are complementary treatments like massage therapy covered by workers’ comp? While most people know about medical treatments for an injury, such as surgeries or physical […]
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees if they were injured or made ill while on the job. The goal of workers’ compensation is to help ensure that injured workers receive adequate financial compensation for their injuries and illnesses. It also provides employers with protection from […]
In Maryland, employers are legally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. If they don’t, they can be liable for medical and disability costs resulting from a workplace injury or illness. As an employee in Maryland, it is important that you understand your rights and how workers’ compensation insurance coverage affects you. What is Workers’ Compensation […]
If you are a worker who has been injured on the job, you may have considered hiring a workers’ compensation attorney to help you receive the compensation or benefits that you deserve. It is important to understand how these lawyers get paid and what to look for when selecting an attorney. Let’s take a closer […]
Were you injured at work? What should you know about Maryland workers’ compensation permanent injury settlement amounts? A permanent injury is an injury that results in a lasting disability. This could be a physical disability, such as paralysis, or a mental disability, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Permanent injuries can be caused by a […]
Are employees eligible to collect workers comp benefits if they are working? A workers’ compensation lawyer can help you determine whether or not you’ll receive benefits. The simplest answer to this question is “it depends.” Factors including the severity of your injury and your doctor’s recommendations play a role. If your injury is severe, you […]
Workers’ compensation is a system of insurance that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job. Benefits can include medical expenses, income replacement, and death benefits. But does workers’ comp pay for pain and suffering? Here’s what you need to know. Employers must provide coverage for their […]
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