Were you or a family member injured on the job in Charles County, MD? An experienced Charles County workers’ compensation lawyer at Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers can help. We know how to maximize your compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and more. Contact us at (301) 932-9997.
Between us, our lawyers have over 125 years of experience handling injury claims. We’ve successfully recovered over one hundred million dollars in settlements and verdicts, and our Charles County workers’ compensation lawyers are ready to help you, too.
Workers’ compensation can provide a critical lifeline for injured workers in Maryland. That said, recovering fair benefits can be challenging. Contact our law offices in Charles County, Maryland, to learn how a lawyer can help. Your consultation is always completely free of charge.
How Can Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers Help With My Workers’ Compensation Claim in Charles County?
Injured workers can encounter many challenges. The insurance company might claim your injuries weren’t work-related. Your benefits check could be much less than you expected. Maybe you’re even being pressured to return to work too soon.
An experienced Charles County personal injury attorney can help you fight for a fair deal. Our team at Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers has been recognized with a perfect 10 Avvo rating and an AV-Preeminent rating.
You can trust our attorneys to:
- Handle the paperwork and file your workers’ compensation claim
- Calculate the value of your weekly check
- Determine whether you have rights under Maryland personal injury laws
- Hire experts and gather evidence to support your claim
- Advocate for you if your initial claim is denied
- Protect you from challenges to your right to benefits
Without an experienced attorney, you always risk walking away with less money than you deserve. Our Charles County, Maryland, personal injury lawyers are always here to discuss your case. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation with a lawyer who can help.
How Common Are Work-Related Accidents in Maryland?
Workplace injuries and illnesses are more common than you might think. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Maryland employers reported 41,600 non-fatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2023 alone.
Our lawyers in Charles County handle all types of work-related injury claims, including cases involving:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Heavy lifting
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Accidents where a worker is struck by a falling object
- Falls from heights
- Scaffolding accidents
- Accidents involving forklifts, cranes, and heavy machinery
- Landscaping accidents
- Agricultural accidents
- Construction accidents
- Accidents where a worker is caught between objects
- Electrocution
- Repetitive stress injuries
- Fires
If you were injured on the job, reach out for legal advice today. We can help you understand your rights under Maryland workers’ compensation laws.
Overview of Maryland Workers’ Compensation Laws
Maryland workers’ compensation laws require nearly every employer to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. When someone is injured because of something at work, they can receive benefits without filing a lawsuit.
Workers’ compensation laws have two primary goals:
- Give injured employees fast financial assistance after a workplace injury
- Protect employers from lawsuits
As such, you cannot file a personal injury lawsuit against your employer for damages. That’s true even if they were careless and caused your injuries.
How Do I Prove I Deserve Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Maryland?
Workers’ compensation is meant to streamline the process of recovering compensation after an injury. So, you don’t have to establish liability to receive benefits.
Instead, the following must be true:
- You were employed by an employer who carries workers’ compensation insurance
- You were injured or developed an illness because of something “arising out of and in the course of employment.”
Independent contractors don’t have the right to claim workers’ compensation. They may, however, have the right to file a lawsuit against the party responsible for their workplace injury.
What is My Charles County Workers’ Compensation Case Worth?
Your case value depends on a number of factors:
- The severity of your injuries
- Whether you can work in any capacity during recovery
- Whether your injuries are temporary or permanent
- Whether you remain impaired after reaching maximum medical improvement and the degree of your permanent impairment
- Your average weekly wages prior to the disability
- The identity of the at-fault party and whether you have the right to file a lawsuit
Workers’ compensation benefits are capped by state law. The weekly maximum changes every year. For 2025, the cap is $1,493 per week if you are totally unable to work due to the injury or illness.
What Types of Benefits Does Workers’ Compensation Provide in Charles County?
Workers’ compensation provides the following broad categories of benefits:
Medical Expense Benefits
Workers’ comp covers the medical costs of an injury, including:
- Hospitalization
- Surgeries
- Doctor’s visits
- Medications
- Medical devices
- Prostheses
It’s important to see a doctor who has been approved by your employer’s workers’ compensation carrier. If you visit your own doctor, it’s possible that your bills won’t be covered.
Disability Benefits
The nature of your disability benefits will depend on how the injury impacts your ability to work and earn a living.
The following categories of disability benefits are available in Maryland:
- Temporary Total Disability Benefits if the injury prevents you from working during recovery
- Temporary Partial Disability Benefits if you can provide limited duties at a reduced income level during your recovery
- Permanent Total Disability Benefits if your injuries will prevent you from ever working again
- Permanent Partial Disability Benefits if your injuries permanently impair your earning capacity
Disability benefits are generally available if your disability impacts your earnings for at least three days. If your recovery period is 14 days or more, you’ll also be paid for the first three days of missed work.
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits
If you’re unable to return to your old line of work, workers’ compensation will cover up to 24 months of training. This vocational rehabilitation is designed to train you to enter a new job.
Death Benefits
Some workplace injuries are fatal. Workers’ compensation provides income replacement benefits to the fatal victim’s surviving dependents. Funeral and burial benefits are also available.
How Much Does a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Charge for Legal Representation in Maryland?
Our team at Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers works on a contingency fee basis. You can hire our law firm without paying anything upfront. Instead, you pay a percentage of the compensation that we recover in your case. We’ll discuss this fee structure in detail during your free case review.
Can I Recover Workers’ Compensation Benefits If I’m Being Blamed for a Workplace Accident in Maryland?
Yes. Negligence, or blame, is typically not an issue in workers’ compensation cases. Because workers’ comp is a no-fault system, it allows you to avoid the application of Maryland’s harsh contributory negligence system.
In personal injury cases, you lose your right to compensation if you share any blame for the accident. That’s true even if your percentage of fault is only 1%.
Our Attorneys in Charles County Will Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Workplace Injuries
Our Charles County workers’ compensation attorneys handle all types of workers’ comp cases, including those involving:
- Spinal injuries
- Broken bones
- Concussions
- Burns
- Shoulder injuries
- Soft tissue damage
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Nerve damage
- Head and neck injuries
- Hernias
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
- Chest injuries
- Crushing injuries
- Eye injuries
- Hearing damage
- Occupational diseases
- Amputations
- Paralysis
- Catastrophic injuries
- Wrongful death of a loved one
Don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss your legal options after a work-related accident. Your case evaluation is always free and there’s no pressure to hire us.
Can I Ever File a Lawsuit for Damages After a Workplace Accident in Charles County?
While your employer is protected against lawsuits, you may file a lawsuit against a negligent third party. These lawsuits are called third-party claims. For example, if a negligent driver caused a car accident while you were working, that third-party driver may be held liable.
How Long Do I Have to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim After a Workplace Accident in Maryland?
You only have a limited amount of time to file a claim for compensation. The deadline depends on the circumstances. One thing is always true: if you wait too long to seek compensation, you lose your right to benefits. If you were injured on the job, you have only ten days to notify your employer about the injury. You then have 60 days to file a formal claim with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission.
If you were diagnosed with an occupational disease, you have one year to notify your employer. You have two years to file a formal claim for benefits. If you lost a loved one in a fatal workplace accident, you have 30 days to notify their employer. You have 18 months from the date of death to file a formal claim for benefits.
Contact an Experienced Charles County Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for a Free Case Review Today
Workers’ compensation claims in Charles County, Maryland, can become complicated. An experienced Charles County workers’ compensation lawyer can help. Contact our team at Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation today.