How Can the Going and Coming Rule Affect My Ellicott City Workers’ Comp Claim?
When you think about work-related accidents, you may not think about motor vehicle crashes. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traffic accidents are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the United States. From 2003 to 2017, the CDC says more than 27,000 workers died in a work-related motor vehicle crash. […]
What Every Employee Needs to Know about Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Baltimore
Most workers in Maryland are covered by workers’ compensation insurance but often, they don’t know exactly how it works. As a result, they sometimes don’t get the benefits to which they’re entitled. Covered employees are eligible for compensation if they suffer an accidental personal injury or occupational disease. This is set out in Title 9 […]
Do I Really Need to Hire a Workers’ Comp Lawyer in Ellicott City?
On-the-job injuries and illnesses shouldn’t be taken lightly, especially when they man you can’t work for some time. If you’ve suffered an injury or a doctor has diagnosed you with an occupational disease that causes you to miss work, you need to file a workers’ compensation claim immediately. You are entitled to benefits under Maryland’s […]
What Are the Most Common Ways in Which Police Officers Get Injured?
Police officers play an integral role in society. They put their lives on the line daily to maintain order in our communities. Like correctional officers, bailiffs, and other law enforcement workers, police officers are at a higher risk of developing work-related injuries. This is partly because of the wide-ranging and physical nature of their duties. […]
How to Increase Your Chances of a Successful Workers’ Comp Claim
If you’ve suffered a work-related injury or illness, you’ll want to do everything you can to ensure you can claim compensation. You’ll need to fill out your forms correctly and provide all the necessary supporting documents. A minor typo probably won’t jeopardize your claim but some mistakes will. It’s best to hire an experienced workers’ […]
Can Police Officers with PTSD Claim Workers’ Comp?
Most workers know they can file a workers’ compensation claim if they get injured on the job. if you’re a police officer, you also know that you can access enhanced benefits in some instances. These benefits can cover medical bills and provide some level of income if you’re unable to work. Many workers assume that […]
What’s Considered Permanent Partial Disability in Maryland?
Maryland’s workers’ compensation system provides a mechanism for ensuring employees get benefits when they suffer on-the-job injuries. Not being able to work means losing out on wages and the lack of income can be disastrous for families. Workers’ comp helps to relieve some of the burden. Workers get benefits relatively quickly without having to prove […]
Can I Get Workers’ Comp for Heart Disease If I’m a Correctional Officer?
On-the-job injuries are common among correctional officers. However, many officers don’t know their legal right to compensation if they suffer a work-related illness in Maryland. If you are unable to work because of an on-the-job injury, you should contact a workers’ comp lawyer in Maryland. In the meantime, this article will explore some of the […]
Maryland’s Unique Workers’ Comp for Correctional Officers
Most workers in Maryland are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits if they suffer a work-related injury or illness. However, some categories of workers can get enhanced benefits because of the nature of their jobs, including correctional officers. In 2018, they joined police officers and firefighters in getting better assistance if they become ill or injured […]
What Can I Do if My Maryland Workers’ Comp Claim Was Denied?
After you sustain an injury at work, you have the right to file a worker’s compensation claim. However, there’s no guarantee that the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission will approve your request. If you believe a valid workers’ comp claim was denied, you can file an appeal with help from an experienced Maryland attorney. Hiring a […]
Types Firefighters of Workers Compensation Benefits
Firefighters are among those employees who can receive special benefits in Maryland. Often, civilian workers find it difficult to prove that their illnesses are work-related. If they can’t make a strong case, they can’t access workers’ compensation benefits. This challenge occurs because it is often difficult to show that a specific factor led to their […]
FELA vs. State Workers’ Compensation Claims
Workers’ compensation insurance covers most workplace injuries. However, workers’ compensation does not cover railroad employees injured at work. It also does not cover railroad workers who develop an occupational illness. Railroad employees are covered for workplace injuries and illnesses by the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). Even though FELA and workers’ compensation insurance share many […]