Monthly Archives: January 2022
Explosion At Baltimore Coal Plant
An explosion at CSX Coal Silo in southern Baltimore has left the area shaken, both literally and figuratively. The explosion is said to have occurred at the CSX Coal Plant Building, and people reported feeling the blast even miles away. A spokesperson for the company said that the explosion occurred during the transportation of… Read More »
What Should I Do If I’m In A Car Accident While Working?
Talk about a bad day on the job. Often, it’s enough of a struggle to make it through the day at work without having to deal with a car accident. You may be worrying that you will be fired, or have no idea what steps to take next. The best course of action for… Read More »
Are Parking Lot Injuries Covered By Workers’ Compensation?
If you are a Maryland employee, chances are that you are aware of workers’ compensation insurance. Nearly all Maryland employees are covered by their employer’s Maryland workers’ compensation insurance, which provides medical care and full or partial wage replacement in the event of a workplace injury. In order to receive coverage for an injury… Read More »
Do I Qualify For Total Temporary Disability Benefits?
If you are a Maryland employee who has been injured on the job, you’re likely starting to wonder when those workers’ compensation benefits that you’ve heard so much about kick in. The first step is to make sure you have reported your injury to your employer and filed a claim. It’s then important to… Read More »
BSG Law Names New Partner – Matthew Engler
We are proud to announce that Matt Engler is now a partner at Berman Sobin Gross LLP! Matt joined the firm in 2016 and works out of our Frederick office. Matt is a former state prosecutor and volunteer fire fighter. He represents public safety employees, truck drivers, and other injured workers throughout Maryland. Matt is… Read More »
Can I Sue For A Maryland Workplace injury?
In Maryland, employees are generally not able to sue their employer for injuries that they sustained throughout the course of their employment. This is because workplace injury claims must be adjudicated through the state’s workers’ compensation process. Workers’ compensation insurance exists to negate the need for a lawsuit each time an employee is injured,… Read More »
Can I File A Workers’ Compensation Claim And Also Bring A Lawsuit?
Maryland’s workers’ compensation law prevents employees from suing their employer for injuries sustained on the job or due to their employment. This is because employees are entitled to workers’ compensation insurance coverage for any injuries that they sustain at work. Unlike when you bring a lawsuit, employees are also not required to prove that… Read More »
How Long Will It Take To Get My Maryland Workers’ Compensation Settlement Check?
Workers’ compensation insurance exists to ensure that employees who are injured on the job will have access to medical care and full or partial wage replacement while they recover from their injuries. Most employees in Maryland are covered by workers’ compensation, however, few will likely give it much thought until they are injured at… Read More »
Does Maryland Workers’ Compensation Cover Pain And Suffering?
Maryland employees often face serious risks at the workplace every day, and the injuries that they suffer can cause severe hardship, mentally, physically, and financially. It’s undeniable that workplace injuries can cause intense pain and suffering. However, workers’ compensation is not designed to compensate for that. Rather, pain and suffering is a term used… Read More »