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When Man’s Best Friend is not at His Best
For many years, Maryland adhered to the one bite rule. In other words, dogs got one free bite. Thereafter, the owner was on notice that the dog had a vicious propensity. In 2014, dog bite laws were overhauled. Per MD Ann. Code, Cts. & Jud. Proc. Section 3-1901, if a dog is “running at… Read More »
Why is it taking so long for my medical bills to be paid?
HCFA Forms Maryland Workers’ Compensation laws require that medical bills be submitted on HCFA forms. These are standard billing forms used by most insurance companies that have fields for the appropriate and necessary CPT (current procedures terminology) codes. However, some practitioners may not be aware that this is a requirement for workers’ compensation claims… Read More »
The “Going and Coming Rule” in the District of Columbia
What tends to surprise a lot of our clients is the fact that, in the District of Columbia, injuries sustained by employees while traveling to work or traveling home from work, are not covered by the District of Columbia workers’ compensation statute. The DC workers’ comp statute is codified in Title 32 of the… Read More »
Advice for the Apprehensive Injured Worker
A few times a week I get a call from an injured worker who is considering filing a workers’ compensation claim but is concerned about the repercussions that may take place after filing. While it is understandable, and in certain circumstances a very real concern that an employer may retaliate against an injured worker… Read More »
Ken Berman to Throw Out First Pitch at Frederick Keys Game… Again!
He didn’t get picked up by the majors, so he’s trying again folks. This Sunday, September 2, 2018 at 6pm Ken Berman, one of our founding partners, will throw the opening pitch when our Frederick Keys take on the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. The Keys game follows the annual Guns & Hoses Charity Softball Game… Read More »
Do you or someone you know use an Essure birth control implant?
On July 20, 2018, the drug manufacturer Bayer announced that by the end of the year it will no longer sell its Essure birth control implant. This tiny coil-like device is implanted in the fallopian tubes to be used as a form of permanent birth control. Despite being advertised by Bayer as a safe… Read More »
Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP Is Proud to Support Kids’ Chance of Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD, AUGUST 13, 2018 – Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP, a sponsor of Kids’ Chance of Maryland, participated in this year’s Charity Golf Tournament at Rocky Point Golf Course in Essex, Maryland today, August 9, 2018. Kids’ Chance has been providing college scholarships to the children of Maryland’s injured workers since 1996…. Read More »
The DC Workers’ Compensation Litigation Process
Whenever I tell clients about the workers compensation litigation process in DC, they get a blank look on their face. What do you mean it takes two to three months to get a hearing date? What do you mean the insurance company can file an appeal if I win my case? The unfortunate truth… Read More »
First Party: You’re Invited! (Bring Your Own Coverage)
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is a first party automobile insurance coverage (coverage on your own policy) that covers your necessary medical expenses, funeral expenses, 85% of your lost wages, and household services if you are in an automobile accident, regardless of who is at fault. Most insurance carriers require you to complete a simple… Read More »
Where Do I File My Workers’ Compensation Claim – Maryland or D.C.?
It is sometimes very obvious where an injured workers should file his workers’ compensation claim following an on-the-job injury.For example, if the injured worker lives in the District of Columbia, and has always worked for his employer in the District, and gets injured in the District, then the claim for workers’ compensation benefits naturally… Read More »