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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 »
Don’t Forget The Mileage
The workers’ compensation process is not always a quick one, and in most cases, it is a slow and steady uphill battle. Oftentimes, it can take several months after you sustain a work injury before any workers’ compensation benefits kick in. For this reason, it is important to stay organized from the beginning and… Read More »
What Does a White Line On The Road Mean?
If you search Maryland statutes for the term “white line,” you might be surprised to find that white lane designation lines are only mentioned in reference to tunnels. So the question is, what is your obligation when faced with single or double white lines, and how are you supposed to know? The Maryland Drive’s… Read More »
Could Some Railroads Soon Be Immune from Lawsuits?
Recently we have heard from several railroaders about the potential for state-affiliated railroads to be granted immunity from lawsuits, including Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) and Federal Railroad Safety Act (FRSA) claims.This is in response to a recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, holding that New Jersey… Read More »
Ken Berman Among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators®
May 15, 2018 – Announcing with Pride: Kenneth M. Berman has been included in America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® for 2018. Selection to America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional trial attorneys in high value, high stakes legal matters. Only the… Read More »
Attorney Carl A. Rach to Bring Unique Perspective to Workers’ Compensation Clients
Attorney Carl A. Rach to Bring Unique Perspective to Workers’ Compensation Clients BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, April 26, 2018 – Attorney Carl A. Rach joined the team of Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP in early February, 2018. No stranger to Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury law, Carl’s unique background and work experience promise to provide… Read More »
Your Rights Under the Locomotive Inspection Act, a Helpful Tool in FELA Cases
When we meet with railroad engineers, they have often heard of the Locomotive Inspection Act, and ask what additional rights it provides to engineers (or any railroad employee injured on the locomotive engine). The Locomotive Inspection Act (originally called the Boiler Inspection Act) requires that railroads maintain their locomotives in a condition that is… Read More »
Report First – ‘Tough It Out’ Later
The first thing you must do when you get injured on the job is to notify your supervisor immediately. You do not have to notify your employer in writing, but it makes your claim much easier if you do. Whichever way you choose to notify, make sure you indicate the date and the time… Read More »