Maryland may not sound like a center of agricultural business, but the state has about 12,500 farms. Agribusiness is booming in Maryland, but workers still face the same risks their counterparts in other states do. Common agriculture injuries The agriculture industry...
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Work-related car accidents – does workers’ comp cover for injuries?
Some jobs require employees to use a vehicle as part of their routine. An employee has many opportunities to operate a motor vehicle. It might be for a food delivery service, hauling cargo or transporting other workers – these are all performed as part of work....
Occupational deafness – can workers’ compensation cover it?
While the human ear can pick up various sounds, it’s also vulnerable to loud noises. Sufficiently loud sounds can even cause noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Although it’s possible to suffer NIHL from exposure to loud sounds in daily life, those whose work involves...
Who is eligible to receive vocational rehabilitation in Maryland?
Returning to work can be challenging, especially when grappling with a disability or recovering from an injury. The physical demands and the fear of risking another injury can add to stress levels. This can potentially slow down the recovery process. Maryland provides...
Common workers’ compensation injuries in Maryland
Workers' compensation benefits are designed to provide you with compensation after an injury or illness at work. Although a workplace injury or illness can happen in any type of job, there are industries where injuries are more likely to occur. According to the...
Reasons for a denial of your workers’ comp claim
Workers' compensation serves as a safety net for employees who suffer injuries or illnesses in the workplace. It provides financial support and covers medical expenses for those affected. However, providers of workers' compensation sometimes deny claims, and...
Can workers’ compensation cover the cost of prosthetics?
Of the different possible workplace injuries you can suffer, the kind that results in limb loss – also called traumatic amputation – is one of the worst. Traumatic amputations are painful and lead to the permanent loss of a body part. It could be as simple as losing a...
How does Maryland workers’ compensation work?
If you are an employee in our state and you get injured or sick because of your job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Workers’ compensation is a system that provides medical care, wage replacement and other benefits to workers who suffer...
Appealing your workers’ compensation denial
Finding out your workers’ compensation claim has been denied can be a devastating blow. You were already likely struggling after a work-related injury or illness, as you try to survive without your income and pay for your medical costs. Why claims are denied There are...
Can workers’ compensation help if I cannot work at my old job?
When injured Maryland workers think about workers’ compensation benefits, they often focus on medical care and wage loss. These are undoubtedly important parts of the coverage. Still, there are other aspects that must be considered. If a person is injured or suffers a...