In addition to accidental injuries on the job, Maryland Workers’ Compensation law provides for certain occupational diseases if a worker suffers a disablement or dies as a result of the occupational disease. Certain occupational diseases for public safety employees are presumed to be compensable or to have been suffered in the line of duty as a result of their employment.
There are specific requirements that must be met to protect a claim for an occupational disease. It is important to consult with an experienced Maryland Workers’ Compensation attorney to determine if a worker has a compensable occupational disease.
