If you’ve been injured while working in the state of Maryland, don’t hesitate to call Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers. As a worker, you have rights. If you’ve been injured, our Maryland workers’ compensation lawyers can help you get the benefits you deserve to cover medical bills and lost wages.
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers have over 125 years of combined experience helping injured Maryland workers get the compensation they deserve. We have a proven track record of success against powerful corporations, with over $100 million in settlements and jury awards.
Don’t settle for less than your workers’ compensation claim is worth. Demand the best possible results by trusting Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers to fight for you. We offer a free consultation. Contact one of our conveniently located Maryland law offices for assistance today at (301) 932-9997.
How Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help You Maximize Your Claim For Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Workers’ compensation insurance provides an important safety net for workers across the state of Maryland who suffer debilitating on-the-job injuries. However, insurance companies rarely put workers’ best interests above their own profits and work hard to minimize payouts.
In these situations, it’s imperative that you force the insurance company to do the right thing and pay the maximum benefits to which you’re entitled under the law. Your future depends on it. That’s why you shouldn’t hesitate to hire an experienced Maryland personal injury lawyer to handle your workers’ compensation claim.
Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers is home to nationally acclaimed civil litigators with over 125 years of collective legal experience. Our commitment to our client’s best interests and record-setting case results have earned us the respect and recognition of organizations including Lawyer Legion, Avvo, Expertise.com, Super Lawyers, Martindale Hubbell, Lawyers of Distinction, the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, and The National Trial Lawyers.
Asking for our help pursuing workers’ compensation benefits will give you the time to truly focus on your recovery.
We’ll take care of the rest:
- Investigate your work-related injury or occupational disease
- Gather documents and evidence needed to support your claim for benefits
- Help you obtain an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME), if necessary to emphasize the critical nature of your injuries
- Hire expert witnesses and specialists to offer testimony in support of your claim
- Challenge the insurance company’s valuation of your medical care and/or lost wages
- Ensure compliance with state-mandated rules and regulations, including providing timely notice to your employer of your intent to pursue benefits
- Represent you during any claim-related negotiations, discussions, and/or hearings
- Appeal a denied claim for benefits to the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission, if necessary
Our workers’ compensation attorneys in Maryland will also evaluate what other options for recovering compensation might be available to you. Many times, the economic benefits awarded through workers’ compensation can help to soften the financial impact of a job-related injury, but not offset it altogether. However, you can potentially be made whole by also pursuing damages through a related personal injury lawsuit.
We’re ready to take your case and represent you on a contingent basis. Pay nothing until we’ve recovered benefits for you.
We offer a complimentary case evaluation. Contact our law office in Maryland to speak with our team today.
Do I Qualify For Maryland Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
While there are some exceptions, most employers in the state of Maryland must carry workers’ compensation insurance. Workers’ compensation provides an alternative path for recovering monetary benefits after an on-the-job injury or illness is diagnosed. Workers can recover benefits without the time and cost of pursuing a claim through the civil justice system, and employers are protected from endless litigation when there’s an accident on their watch.
However, not all workers in Maryland will qualify for benefits.
You can qualify if:
- Your employer carries workers’ compensation, as required by state law,
- You suffer a work-related injury or illness, and
- You’re an employee, not an independent contractor
Your injury will be considered to be work-related if it’s something you sustain while carrying out tasks or responsibilities expected of you within the scope of your employment. This doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be on your employer’s premises to qualify. You could get hurt in a work-related truck accident and receive monetary benefits – as long as you were working at the time. On the other hand, getting into a car accident on your commute or lunch break would not lead to a successful claim for benefits.
Can I Recover Workers’ Compensation Benefits If I’m Blamed For My Workplace Accident?
Yes. Unlike civil personal injury cases, shared fault won’t prevent you from recovering compensation for your injuries. The state’s pure contributory negligence rule does not apply to the workers’ compensation system.
Workers’ compensation’s unique no-fault structure means you can recover benefits even if your own negligence plays a part in your getting hurt. At the same time, your employer is immune from litigation even if they caused your workplace injury.
What Benefits Workers’ Compensation Pay to Injured Employees in Maryland?
Workers’ compensation offers limited economic benefits to qualifying employees to help cover costs related to medical care, disability, and/or death.
Medical Expenses
Your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company should cover the necessary and reasonable costs of treating your work-related injury, such as:
- Transportation to the hospital
- Emergency room care
- Labs and diagnostic tests
- Corrective and/or plastic surgery
- Medications
- Medical devices and equipment
- Chiropractic care
You must obtain treatment from a plan-approved medical provider. You risk not having your medical bills covered if you see your doctor or try alternative therapies to help you get back on your feet.
Temporary Total Disability
Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits are awarded when an employee’s injuries prevent them from working in any capacity for a limited period. TTD benefits can be paid from the date of injury if the disability lasts for more than 14 days. Otherwise, benefits are paid for the duration of leave, except the first three days of missed work.
TTD benefits equal two-thirds of your average weekly wage (AWW), but may not exceed the state average weekly wage (SAWW). For injuries sustained on or after January 1, 2025, the current SAWW is $1,493.00
Temporary Partial Disability
If you can return to work but aren’t able to earn your full pre-injury income, you may qualify for Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) benefits. TPD equals half of the difference between your pre-and-post-injury wages but is also subject to limitation. Benefits may not exceed 50 percent of the current SAWW.
Permanent Partial Disability
If you reach Maximum Medical Improvement but still suffer from a permanent impairment, you may qualify for Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) benefits. PPD benefits are directly linked to the type of impairment you have.
Permanent Total Disability
If your work-related injury or illness prevents you from returning to any job in any capacity, you may qualify for Permanent Total Disability (PTD) benefits. PTD is the equivalent of TTD benefits and can potentially be paid for life or until the disability resolves.
Death Benefits
If a qualifying worker is killed on the job in the state of Maryland, the family may be entitled to death benefits to help pay for a funeral and offset the worker’s income.
How Long After an Accident Do I Have to File a Claim For Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Maryland?
If you’re injured on the job while working in Maryland, you’ll have two years from the date of your accident to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. When a workplace accident is fatal, families have 18 months to file a claim for death benefits.
Keep in mind that you must also notify your employer that you’ve been hurt on the job within 10 days to reserve your right to file a claim for benefits. If you fail to notify your employer, the right to file a claim will be lost.
Once you’ve notified your employer, missing the filing deadline cannot be an option. Once the deadline runs out, the insurance company will reserve the right to deny your claim and prevent you from recovering the monetary benefits you need to move forward with your life.
Schedule a Free Consultation With an Experienced Maryland Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Don’t struggle with the financial burdens of a work-related injury on your own. Call Alpert Schreyer Personal Injury Lawyers, and discover how our Maryland workers’ compensation lawyers can help you fight for the benefits you need and deserve.
We’re nationally recognized trial attorneys with a proven ability to take on insurance companies and win multi-million dollar awards. Now, we’re ready to put our 125+ years of collective experience behind your claim for workers’ compensation benefits, too.
There’s no charge for your initial case review. Contact one of our law offices in Maryland to get started.