Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
Repetitive Strain Injuries: How They Happen And Common Challenges In Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claims
On-the-job injuries in Maryland don’t always happen due to sudden accidents in the workplace. They can occur while performing repetitive, daily tasks, causing pain that builds slowly over time. Tasks like typing at a keyboard, lifting objects on a factory floor, or scanning groceries shift after shift over months or years can cause real… Read More »
If You’ve Been Denied Workers’ Compensation in Maryland, Find Out What Might Have Gone Wrong
Maryland workers’ compensation benefits help offset medical expenses and lost earnings when work-related accidents and injuries happen. However, many employees face challenges during the application process. Benefit denials are unfortunately common and can leave you feeling worried and uncertain about the future. The reality is that most denials happen for predictable reasons. Our Maryland… Read More »
Violent Injuries That Impact Health Care Workers And Your Rights To Maryland Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Whether you’re a nurse, home health aide, emergency room tech, or medical assistant, the risk of violence on the job is very real. Altercations can happen while helping patients, interacting with families, and performing other work duties, causing serious injuries that impact you for a long time afterward. If you get hurt due to… Read More »
Do Pre-Existing Conditions Bar You From Maryland Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
If you have a pre-existing condition, can you be automatically denied workers’ compensation in Maryland? The answer is no, but these claims are often contested. If on-the-job accidents or injuries aggravated or worsened a condition you already had, you may still be entitled to benefits under Maryland workers’ compensation laws. However, it is not… Read More »
Independent Contractor or Employee? Why It Matters in a Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claim
Here’s the problem: you get hurt while working, but your employer says you’re an independent contractor, not an employee. That one label can mean the difference between getting your medical bills covered or being left to deal with them alone. If you’re not sure where you fall, you’re not alone. The truth is, employers… Read More »
Hurt on the Job as a Nurse? Filing a Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claim
From hospitals to nursing homes to clinics, nurses spend long shifts caring for patients, often putting their own health at risk. The physical and emotional demands of the job leave them susceptible to injuries. While workers’ compensation in Maryland can help cover their costs, getting a claim approved isn’t easy. Berman, Sobin, Gross, Feldman… Read More »
Teacher Injuries: Common Challenges Educators Face in Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claims
As children throughout Maryland head back to school, teachers are adjusting to new schedules and learning a fresh set of names. While the start of a new semester can be exciting for educators, they need to be aware of common hazards that can put them at risk. Accidents on school grounds can occur in… Read More »
Common Reasons For Maryland Workers’ Compensation Hearings And How To Prepare
If you get injured on the job in Maryland and your workers’ compensation claim is denied or disputed, you may have to present your case before the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC). Appearing at a workers’ comp hearing can feel overwhelming, especially when your physical health and medical care, lost wages, and future job… Read More »
The Ledford Case: A blow to adult children who seek justice for the workplace death of a loved one as a result of an Employer’s negligence.; A Brief Overview & Next Steps
By Ken Berman On Tuesday, July 1st, the Supreme Court of Maryland, Maryland’s highest court, struck a blow to adult children who seek justice for the workplace death of a loved one as a result of an Employer’s negligence., The Court ruled that an “employer enjoys immunity from suit, including against a wrongful death action brought… Read More »
Heat-Related Work Injuries in Maryland: What At-Risk Workers Need to Know
Summer in Maryland can bring dangerously high temperatures, especially for those working outdoors or in hot indoor environments. As the thermometer climbs, so does the risk of heat-related injuries. If this happens to you or someone you love this summer, it’s important to know that help is available. Our Maryland workers’ compensation lawyers explain… Read More »