The most typical worker injuries during the cold weather months include those suffered in slips, trips and falls. Although these are common worker accidents throughout the year, icy conditions make them more likely to happen in Maryland winters. However, slips and...
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Obtaining workers’ compensation benefits in Maryland
Maryland, like most states, has a workers' compensation statute that provides financial benefits for costs associated with work-related illnesses or injuries. Obtaining benefits from the system can unfortunately seem unnecessarily difficult and complex.The first...
Common workplace injuries lead to workers’ compensation claims
In Maryland and across the nation, workplace safety is a common topic of discussion. In certain jobs, workers are notoriously vulnerable to injuries, medical costs, lost time on the job, permanent disability and even death. Still, it is wise to remember that work...
Severely injured police officers might need workers’ compensation
First responders in Maryland are called to emergencies each day as part of their duties. As they head to a scene where there was an accident, they must do so in a hurry. Other vehicles that share the road with them are obligated to move to the side and let these...
AAA employee might need workers’ compensation after crash
There are many dangerous jobs in Maryland and workers can suffer severe injuries when doing them. With the medical expenses, lost wages and other problems that accompany a work injury, it is important to understand how to get the maximum in workers' compensation...
Construction worker hurt in fall might need workers’ compensation
There are always a significant number of construction projects in progress throughout Maryland. While this is a boon to the economy, improves the landscape and provides jobs for construction workers, there are inherent dangers with this type of employment....
What workers’ compensation benefits can I get for a hernia?
Maryland workers might think workers' compensation benefits are limited to injuries where they have broken bones, head injuries, back injuries and worse. However, any injury, condition or illness that limits the person's ability to do his or her job and came about...
Legal help is often critical to getting workers’ compensation
For Maryland workers who have been injured on the job or are suffering from an occupational illness from their work, there are many concerns that will arise. Being unable to work stokes fear of lost income and losing the job. Needing medical care, medication, surgical...
Even first responders need workers’ compensation after accidents
Part of the duties of Maryland law enforcement is to place themselves at risk. This is a non-negotiable aspect of the job. When people willingly walk into dangerous circumstances, it is unavoidable that accidents will occur and cause injuries. Workers' compensation...
Workers’ compensation and agreeing to a compromise and settlement
In Maryland, when a worker suffers an injury, illness or condition because of the job they were doing, workers' compensation benefits are important in a variety of ways. They can provide for medical expenses and wage loss for the duration they are unable to work or...