Maryland’s workers’ compensation system is designed to protect workers who are injured on the job. It provides benefits for individuals who are hurt at work. Injured workers can receive medical care and other benefits after a workplace injury. In some cases, a worker may sustain injuries that result in death. Family members may be entitled […]Continue reading
Police officers face the risk of injury and death each day. Most people associate a workers’ comp claim for a police officer with an accidental injury in the line of duty, such as injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident or while apprehending a suspect. However, some police officers develop heart disease related to their […]Continue reading
Employees who are diagnosed with cancer may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits in Maryland if the cancer is related to their employment. The worker must prove that the cancer was the result of working conditions or the exposure to toxic materials that was a normal part of the employee’s duties while performing his or […]Continue reading
Maryland correctional officers share some of the same workers’ comp benefits that police officers are entitled to receive. These benefits are not available to the general public. One of the workers’ comp benefits that some correctional officers receive is the presumption of an occupational illness for high blood pressure. Correctional officers diagnosed with heart disease […]Continue reading
When you seek medical treatment, you expect your physician or medical provider to diagnose your condition correctly and prescribe a treatment plan that gives you the best chance of recovery. Even though you do not receive a guarantee that a course of medical treatment will work, you do expect the doctor to do everything reasonably […]Continue reading
Work-related injuries and occupational diseases are common in many industries. However, public safety employees often face situations and conditions daily that can result in a workplace injury or occupational illness. The Workers’ Compensation Code provides specific considerations for public safety employees. These specific considerations include special legal presumptions and higher rates for benefits. If you […]Continue reading
BALTIMORE, MD – January 3, 2018 – Secretary Carol Beatty today announced the appointment of Delegate Christian J. Miele, Esq., as Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of Disabilities. The appointment is effective January 9, the date Miele completes his term of office in the Maryland House of Delegates. “Christian worked hard representing his constituents […]Continue reading
Millions of passengers use The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to commute throughout Maryland each year. The MTA Maryland transit system is the thirteenth largest rapid transit system in the United States. It utilizes over 1,300 vehicles to provide service to Maryland residents and visitors 24 hours a day. The transit system includes local buses, light […]Continue reading
The light rail service in Maryland opened in 1992. Since that time, millions of people throughout Maryland have utilized the light rail service as a convenient and inexpensive form of transportation. In 2016, the light rail system transported over 7.4 million passengers. One of the goals of the Maryland Transportation Administration (MTA) is to provide […]Continue reading
When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, slip & fall, or other personal injury accident, one of your first priorities should be seeking medical treatment for your injuries. Prompt medical treatment is important for two reasons. First, you could have suffered a serious injury that may become worse or life-threatening without treatment. Second, […]Continue reading
