Tag Archives: Benefits
Injuries From Prescription Related Side Effects For Firefighters
Over the years, I have represented thousands of you for claims arising out of work related, as well as non-work related, injuries and/or diseases. Unfortunately, not only have you had to worry about the injuries and the diseases themselves, other concerns have arisen besides the dangers of your profession. Recently, many of the treatments… Read More »
Hard Fought Court Victory For Widow of Deceased Firefighter
Attorney Ken Berman has secured death benefits for the widow of a deceased fire fighter in a three (3) day jury trial. The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission had found that the Claimant, a fire fighter who was not diagnosed with multiple myeloma until 23 years after last running a call, did not sustain a… Read More »
You Always Hurt The One You Love, So Make Sure They Are Covered By Your Insurance
You may not know it, but your large insurance policy may not cover the people closest to you. This issue comes up occasionally, and involves drivers causing collisions which injury their family members riding as passengers. Recently, I read of an instance of a husband driving his car with his wife as a passenger…. Read More »
How Fast Can I Go?
Pop quiz hotshot. You pull onto a roadway and you don’t know what the speed limit is. How fast can you legally drive? Many motorists don’t know this but there is a speed set for each and every roadway in the State of Maryland, regardless of whether there is a sign and regardless of… Read More »
Are You Ready For ABLE?
As you may have heard, Congress enacted the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014 (the “ABLE Act”) on December 19, 2014. Many have deemed this a monumental step toward the betterment of the lives of individuals faced with mental and/or physical disabilities. While many experts would agree this piece of legislation is… Read More »
You Must Replace Your Car Seat After A Moderate Or Severe Collision
Most car safety seats work by holding your child snuggly in place during a collision, and by absorbing or redirecting the energy in a collision away from your child’s body. Quality car seats also drop the child vertically to redirect the energy from the collision, and prevent the child from striking the backs of… Read More »
Hearing Loss And Tinnitis Claims – Maryland Workers’ Compensation Law
Occupational Deafness claims under Maryland Workers Compensation generally involve two different medical problems. The first is actual inability to hear sounds. This is referred to as hearing loss. The second often shows up as “ringing in the ears” and frequently is caused by tinnitus. Despite the fact that they both impact your ability to… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Benefits In Bankruptcy
If you are injured on the job, the consequences can be devastating. Not only do you and your family have to confront the effects of the injury, you also have to deal with the financial impact as well. Sometimes, the financial consequences due to reduced or delayed payments are devastating. Your financial concerns may… Read More »
Middle Car Syndrome
I tried a case not too long ago in Baltimore County. My client was the driver of a car that was rear ended and, as a result, was pushed into the rear of the car in front of him. He was injured and made a claim against the rear driver’s insurance, which was denied…. Read More »
The Insurance Adjuster vs. The Officer: Who Will Win?
I often have clients ask, if the police report says the other driver is at fault, then why won’t the other driver’s insurer pay my claim? The police report (also known as a Vehicle Accident Report) has nothing to do with whether a judge or jury will find a driver at fault, and therefore… Read More »