Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
Hiring-Firms Not Liable For Contractor Negligence In Maryland
Who can you sue when you are an employee injured on a Maryland construction site? The list of possibilities is getting shorter, thanks to a recent Maryland court ruling. The process of determining who can be held liable for injuries as an employee can be complicated, and is often stunted due to workers’ compensation… Read More »
T-Bone Accident Injuries
T-Bone accidents, also called side-impact collisions, can have devastating effects for drivers and passengers. Vehicles are not as protected on the sides as they are from the front and back, so vehicle occupants can be far more vulnerable to injury and even death when struck from the side. This can result in serious injuries… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation For Car Accidents
Getting in a car accident while on the job is a nightmare for most people, and the aftermath of trying to determine how to get coverage and support is no better. There are countless factors that can complicate the process of getting benefits after a car accident, such as your employment status, whether you… Read More »
Workplace Electrical Burn Injuries
Countless professions require employees to put themselves in harm’s way for a paycheck. That’s why workers’ compensation exists: to make sure that Maryland employees have quick and easy access to medical care and other benefits in the event that they are injured at work. In exchange for these benefits, employees also lose the ability… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation For PTSD In Maryland?
Not all injuries sustained at work are physical, and some physical injuries can cause serious mental trauma. If you have been diagnosed with PTSD as a result of a workplace injury, traumatic event, or ongoing stress, you may be able to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits in Maryland. These benefits include full or partial… Read More »
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation In Maryland If I Caused The Accident?
Suffering workplace injuries is not uncommon. Unfortunately, neither is having your claim denied. If you are concerned about your ability to receive coverage for a Maryland workplace injury, we are here to help. You will be relieved to learn that in most cases fault is irrelevant to a determination of workers’ compensation coverage. Afterall,… Read More »
Have You Suffered A Brain Injury At Work?
Your brain is necessary for you to live life as you know it. Injuries to the brain can affect everything from your coordination and fine motor skills to your personality and temperament. Your head should be protected at all costs, as your skull is the only thing protecting your brain from external injury. However,… Read More »
What To Do If You’re Struck By An Object At Work
Struck-by injuries are one of the most common ways that employees are injured in the workplace. These kinds of injuries are especially common on construction sites and in warehouses, where heavy machinery and up-high debris, boxes, and construction materials are all par for the course. If you have been injured due to a piece… Read More »
Slip-And-Fall Construction Site Accidents
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries that a person can work in, presenting countless daily hazards, including heavy equipment, falling objects, large debris, and uneven ground. Nearly 250,000 workers suffered injuries requiring time off of work as a result of slip-and-fall accidents last year, and many of them worked in construction. If… Read More »
Does Maryland Workers’ Compensation Provide Death Benefits?
If you have recently lost a loved one as the result of a work-related accident or illness, you may still be reeling from the loss and trying to figure out how to move forward with your life. If your loved one was the primary source of income for your family, this loss can create… Read More »