Workers Compensation
Do I Have to Release My Medical Records to My Employer for a Workers’ Compensation Claim?
During the course of a workers’ compensation claim, you may receive a notice from your employer that asks for copies of your medical records or to complete and send back a release form, which gives your employer the right to ask for your medical records. The evaluator of your claim needs a complete medical history…
Read MoreHow Long Can I Stay on Workers’ Compensation in Maryland?
If you sustain an injury due to an accident during the course of your employment, workers’ compensation can help you pay your bills and get the treatment you need. As an employee, you are entitled to claim these benefits if you are hurt on the job. The length of time you get to receive workers’…
Read MoreLong-Term Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
Our clients often have questions about what is, and what is not, covered by workers’ compensation in Maryland. Here, we give you a brief outline of what you might be entitled to receive. What Work Injuries Are Covered? People call us and they will often want to know if their injury that occurred at work…
Read MoreMaryland Employers Must Carry Workers’ Compensation
You may already know that an independent contractor cannot file for workers’ compensation in Maryland – but many people do not know whether or not their employer carries this type of insurance at all. We have put together these videos to help you learn more about the laws regarding workers’ compensation insurance. Does My Employer…
Read MoreOccupational Lung Disease and Workers Compensation in Maryland
The quality of your breathing dictates the quality of your life. When you develop a lung disease after occupational exposure to certain types of dust, toxic chemicals, fumes and other particulates, you may be able to recover workers compensation for your injuries. There are several different types of occupational lung diseases, and there are certain…
Read MoreConstruction Site Injuries and Workers’ Compensation in Maryland
Working construction in Maryland is a tough job. Construction sites are bursting with activity—workers, electricians, contractors, inspectors, all trying to perform their jobs in a limited amount of space and racing to meet deadlines. It’s one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Injuries from these types of accidents tend to be more…
Read MoreHow Investigators Evaluate Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
Suffering an injury on the job is bad enough with all of its attendant pain and disability. However, when the insurance company works overtime in suspicion of your claim, making it difficult to obtain the benefits to which you are entitled, it can make the situation even worse. In fact, some insurance companies will use…
Read MoreCan I Be Terminated for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Maryland?
Under criminal law in Maryland, it is a criminal offense to terminate an employee for the simple act of filing a workers’ compensation claim. However, in order for your employer to be found guilty of this charge, you will have to prove they terminated you for the specific reason that you filed the workers’ compensation…
Read MoreWhat Happens if I Can Never Return to Work?
If you suffered a severe injury at work, where you’re no longer able to go back to any kind of employment, you’re entitled to permanent total disability, which is where the workers’ compensation insurance company has to pay you for the rest of your life. Now because they don’t want to do that, they’re…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Benefits in Maryland for Police and Firefighters
Maryland firefighters and police have access to extensive benefits and protections in the event they suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. These first responders are constantly facing high levels of risk on the job that threaten their physical safety and well-being. These risks also occur during activities such as maintenance and training. The Maryland Workers’ Compensation…
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