Category Archives: Workers Compensation

What to expect at a Maryland workers’ comp hearing?

What to expect at a Maryland workers' comp hearing?

Sustaining a work-related injury can be a challenging experience, but the Maryland workers’ compensation system is designed to provide support to employees who have suffered injuries or illnesses on the job. If your workers’ comp claim has reached the stage of a hearing, it’s natural to feel a mixture of anticipation and uncertainty. In this […]

The role of medical experts in Maryland workers’ comp cases

The role of medical experts in Maryland workers' comp cases.

When it comes to Maryland workers’ compensation cases, medical experts play a crucial role. These experts are responsible for evaluating the medical conditions of workers and providing accurate assessments of their injuries, disabilities, and treatment options. Their testimony can make or break a case, so it is important to understand their role and how they […]

What to Do If You’re Injured at Work in Maryland

What to Do If You're Injured at Work in Maryland

If you’re injured at work in Maryland, it’s important to take immediate action to protect your health and your rights. The steps you take following an injury can significantly impact your ability to receive medical treatment and compensation for lost wages. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what to do if you’re injured at work […]

What to do if your workers’ compensation claim is denied in Maryland?

In Maryland, workers’ compensation provides essential benefits to employees who suffer from work-related injuries or illnesses. However, sometimes a workers’ compensation claim may be denied, leaving the employee wondering what to do next. If this has happened to you, here are some steps you can take to try to reverse the decision. Understand why your […]

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FOR CONCUSSIONS

A concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). While called “mild,” a concussion can have serious effects and can result in numerous challenges for victims over the following weeks or months.A concussion can result from any type of trauma to the head. When you hit your head or something hits you, your brain […]

MAXIMUM MEDICAL IMPROVEMENT IN A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASE

You may not ever be fully healed from your work-related injury, but there will come a day when your treatment is over. This is when you’ve reached Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). Your MMI date is an important milestone in your workers’ compensation case. What is Maximum Medical Improvement? Once a doctor tells you that you […]

WHAT MAKES AN INJURY “WORK-RELATED?”

If you suffer work-related injuries, the Maryland workers’ compensation law allows you to take action against your employer.  In order for an injury to be recoverable, the following elements must be met: You must be an employee You must work for an eligible employer You must have experienced an accidental injury or occupational disease; and […]

CAN I RECOVER PAIN AND SUFFERING IN A WORKERS’ COMP CASE?

Maryland’s workers’ compensation laws provide compensation for on-the-job injuries.  It provides a system for relatively efficient compensation for medical bills and lost wages. Workers’ compensation claims, however, fail to take into account the pain and suffering the injury has caused. This means that in a workers’ compensation case you may not be getting the total […]