Maryland Workers’ Compensation Lawyers

Workers’ comp attorneys representing people who have been injured at work throughout Maryland

All employers in the state of Maryland must carry workers’ compensation coverage. If you’ve been hurt on the job, you need experienced attorneys to help you with the complexities of Maryland workers’ compensation law. This is especially true because insurance companies will encourage their lawyers to do whatever they can to avoid paying you for your work-related injuries.

Contact Plaxen Adler Muncy, P.A. today at 410-730-7737 if you suffered a personal injury that arose out of or in the course of your employment. Our Maryland workers’ compensation lawyers will work to ensure that you receive the benefits to which you are entitled. Whether your employer is big or small, we have the experience to represent your best interests.

Maryland’s workers’ compensation program

 

Workers’ compensation claims are governed by the state of Maryland – specifically, by the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) – which allows eligible employees to make claims for compensation when they are hurt on the job. Under the law, covered employees may file a claim for various types of benefits that can assist in paying for medical care, as well as replace a certain percentage of the workers’ lost wages.

When you file a workers’ compensation claim, it is important to understand that you are not suing your employer. Instead, you are making a claim for benefits under your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance plan.

Whenever you are involved in a work-related accident that causes injury, you have a right to pursue compensation from your employer’s insurance. You should never follow a fellow employee’s advice or employer’s request to not file a claim.

What work injuries are covered?

Workers’ compensation benefits available in Maryland

After an employee has been injured in the course of his or her employment, and has reported their injury and filed a worker’s compensation claim, here are the various types of benefits that are available depending on the nature of their injuries:

Temporary total disability benefits

These benefits cover an employee who is unable to work at all because of their injury. If they are disabled for less than 14 days, the partial wage-replacement benefits do not kick in until after the first three days. If they are disabled for more than 14 days, compensation beings the first day of disability.

Temporary partial disability benefits

When a worker is not completely disabled but is earning less due to their injury and disability this benefit is meant to make up the difference in what they are losing due to their partial disability.

Permanent partial disability benefits

When a workplace injury leaves a worker with some kind of permanent impairment, they are entitled to compensation that will continue for the number of weeks stipulated in the law depending on the body part injured and the severity of the injury. You can be working full time and still receive permanent partial disability benefits; they are meant to compensate an injured worker for a permanent injury.

Permanent total disability benefits

If a worker has become completely disabled due to a workplace accident, or if they suffer from the loss of use of both arms, both eyes, both feet, both hands, both legs; or a combination of any two of the following: an arm, eye, foot, hand or leg they are considered permanently and totally disabled.

Medical benefits

Workers’ compensation covers the employee’s medical expenses related to the workplace accident which includes doctor visits, therapy, hospitalization, surgery, nursing services, medications, crutches, wheelchairs, artificial limbs, etc.

Vocational rehabilitation

If the injured employee cannot return to their prior work because of their injury, they are entitled to vocational rehabilitation services to help them find work they are able to perform.

Death benefits

If an employee dies in a workplace accident, their spouse or dependent is entitled to receive death benefits that includes coverage of funeral expenses and payment of a percentage of the employee’s earnings.

(Complete details are available at the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission.)

Pre-existing conditions and workers’ compensation benefits

It is fairly clear that anyone who suffered a new injury while at work can pursue workers’ comp benefits. But, did you also know that you can seek compensation if an accident at work aggravated a pre-existing condition? If your work-related injury caused the aggravation of a back injury, wrist injury or other medical condition, reach out to our legal team for skilled representation.

If you have questions about compensation for your workplace injury, you are welcome to schedule a consultation with a knowledgeable Maryland workers’ compensation attorney. You can get answers and learn about your options based on the facts of your specific case.

Is a Maryland workers’ comp lawyer required to help you get benefits?

Just like in any legal proceeding, you can represent yourself. However, the insurance company and their lawyer will attempt to take advantage of you if you do. An experienced lawyer with knowledge of this field will ensure your rights are protected and you receive the maximum benefits you are entitled to. For example, a lawyer can streamline the process of obtaining medical treatment authorization, and ensuring you are paid for your time missed from work. A lawyer can also advocate on your behalf if the insurance company denies benefits or delays payment. Finally, a knowledgeable lawyer can be instrumental in obtaining workers’ comp benefits for survivors of loved ones who have died in fatal accidents at work. Learn more ways a lawyer can effectively handle your claim on your behalf by reaching out to our Maryland law firm.

Can I afford a Maryland workers’ compensation attorney?

Yes, you can.

At Plaxen Adler Muncy, we offer free initial consultations. You pay no attorneys’ fees unless we recover benefits for you. Furthermore, the Workers’ Compensation Commission fee schedule governs all legal fees, with a final determination of fees occurring at the end of your case and only if you are awarded compensation. If you have concerns about the costs associated with filing a claim, or retaining a workers’ compensation lawyer, please contact us. We can explain everything to you during your initial consultation.

Field-related workers’ compensation claims

Maryland is home to a robust economy, with millions of employees. Plaxen Adler Muncy represents injured workers from every industry, including:

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Call our Maryland workers’ comp attorneys for a free consultation

If you sustained injuries in a work-related accident, call the Maryland workers’ comp lawyers of Plaxen Adler Muncy, PA at 410-730-7737 or contact us online. We have offices in Dundalk, Baltimore, Columbia, Towson, Silver Spring and elsewhere throughout the state. We offer free initial consultations and a flexible appointment schedule. Reach out to us to learn more about how we can help you get the benefits you require.