Maryland Firefighters’ Workers’ Comp Benefits – Overview
Public safety employees, including firefighters, have dangerous jobs. They protect the citizens of Maryland from a variety of threats and hazards. In some cases, these brave men and women are hurt while protecting the public. Firefighters are eligible to receive workers’ comp benefits if they are injured on the job. In some cases, firefighters may […]
Death Benefits In Workers’ Comp Cases In Maryland
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 […]
Workers’ Comp Benefits For Firefighters In Maryland – Cancer Diagnosis
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 […]
Workers’ Comp for Correctional Officers with High Blood Pressure
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 […]
Workers’ Comp For Public Safety Employees In Maryland
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 […]
Did You Know That October is Chiropractic Health Month!
Governor Larry Hogan has proclaimed that October 2018 is Chiropractic Health Month in Maryland! You know the expression – Move It Or Lose It. Many of us know that we should eat healthy and exercise but have a hard time getting our recommended dosage of fruits, veggies and exercise in. This is evident through staggering […]
A Maryland Workers’ Comp Claim with a Third-Party Claim — One Accident With Two Claims
When you are injured at work in Maryland, you should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. In most cases, injured employees are only entitled to receive the benefits provided by Maryland’s Workers’ Compensation laws. Workers are not permitted to sue employers for compensation for other damages, except in very limited and narrowly defined situations. The […]
Soft Tissue Injuries
When you are injured in a personal injury accident, such as a motor vehicle crash, workplace injury, or slip & fall, you can suffer a variety of injuries. Common injuries in personal injury accidents include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, lacerations, and soft tissue injuries. Unfortunately, many insurance companies treat soft injuries […]
Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Center After a Car Accident in Maryland
When you are injured in a car accident, you may not have a choice whether you go to an emergency room or an urgent care center. If the injuries you sustain in a car accident are severe, EMS will transport you to the emergency room unless you are coherent and deny transportation. Some people believe […]
Choosing a Medical Provider in Maryland Workers’ Comp
When you are injured on the job, you have two priorities. You need to seek medical treatment for your injuries and report the accident to your employer. If your injuries require emergency medical treatment, always seek treatment as your first priority and report the accident to your employer as soon as possible after you are […]
How Insurers Use Computers to Lower Your Car Crash Value
Maryland personal injury laws do not contain a formula for calculating the value of an auto accident claim. As experienced accident attorneys, the lawyers of the Pinder Plotkin Legal Team understand the factors used to calculate the maximum value of a car accident claim. However, we also understand how insurance companies value claims, including the […]
Facts About Our Contingency Fee Policy You Need to Know
When you are injured in an auto accident, dog attack, slip & fall, or defective product accident, you suffer a variety of damages. In addition to the immense physical pain and emotional suffering, many accident victims also incur substantial financial losses. It can be very difficult for a family to continue paying its bills and […]