Can I Take My Employer to Court?
Generally speaking, if someone’s actions, or their lack of taking action, end up getting you hurt, you can take them to court to collect damages. This is the basis of personal injury law. However, if you end [...]
Assault and Workers’ Compensation
When most of us think of workers’ compensation claims, we usually think of someone slipping at their jobsite or something falling on their head. Depending on what caused the accident, the employer is generally found responsible because [...]
Understanding Emotional Distress in a Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you have been injured while on the job, you likely have a workers’ compensation claim to file. However, you do not want to handle this on your own as there are many different legal issues to [...]
What if I Can’t Return to My Original Job after Injury?
After some workplace injuries, it is not possible to return to your original job. This may be due to new physical limitations or disabilities that would prevent you from fulfilling your old tasks and responsibilities. If this [...]
Maryland Insurer Must Compensate Worker for Lost Leg
A few months ago, the Supreme Court of New Hampshire decided a worker’s compensation case involving a Maryland insurance company, Arabella Insurance. In the case, a worker was returning to the office after finishing a job in [...]
$400,000 Award for Workers Comp Death Benefits in Maryland
Several months ago, the widow of a worker who lost his life at work finally received a decision from the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission that awarded her $400,000. The incident that took her husband’s life occurred almost [...]
What Does Arising Out of Employment Mean For Workers Comp?
Just because you suffered a workplace injury, it does not mean that you qualify for workers’ compensation in Maryland. There are actually a few very important characteristics that must apply to the cause of your injury. If [...]
What are the 4 Types of Disability Benefits in Workers Comp?
In the state of Maryland, workers compensation provides coverage for medical bills related to injuries that arose out of, and in the course of, employment. In addition to compensating for medical care, if you are disabled because [...]
Maryland is one of the National Leaders in Workers’ Compensation
Just recently ProPublica and NPR released a study that compared workers’ compensation between states all across the country. Their interactive database allows people to compare workers comp not only by state, but also by injury. With the [...]
Baltimore Riots Result in Injuries and Property Destruction
For many, the sad events of the last few days have resulted in loss of property, including businesses, homes, and cars. These things are mostly replaceable, but for 15 police officers, it’s not just a matter of [...]
Are there Forum Selection Clauses in Your Employment Agreement?
When you get an offer for a job, you will often be asked to sign an employment agreement. Though it’s important to always read agreements before you sign them, many new employees choose not to read the [...]
Construction Worker Accidents
Anytime there are accidents involving people who are on the job, it is the responsibility of OSHA to investigate the situation and ensure the accidents do not happen again. OSHA also reports information on common workplace accidents, [...]
Bankruptcy Due to an On The Job Injury
Workers’ injuries can have overwhelmingly devastating consequences for both the injured and the family involved. Especially if the injured person is the breadwinner of the household, financial strain can be significant for the whole family. On the [...]
Understanding Maryland’s Workers’ Compensation
If you are employed in Maryland, you are likely protected by the workers’ compensation laws. These laws provide protection for nearly every employee in the event they are injured while on the job. If you have been [...]
Maryland Workers’ Compensation Benefits
If you’ve been injured while working, you are likely covered under workers’ compensation. Nearly all employers are required to provide this type of insurance for employees to provide benefits for your injury. Maryland’s workers’ compensation laws provide [...]
Personal Injury Claims and Maryland Workers’ Compensation
While workers’ compensation in Maryland does not allow you to sue your employer for injuries that are suffered on the job, there are some situations that may arise that will allow you to bring a personal injury [...]
Maryland Workers’ Compensation Eligibility
If you’ve been injured while working, you might be eligible for Maryland workers’ compensation. However, the laws in Maryland concerning eligibility are different than they are in other states. Keep reading to find out the requirements needed [...]
Overview of Maryland’s Worker’s Compensation Laws
In the state of Maryland, employers are required by law to provide worker’s compensation insurance to all employees within the company. In other words, worker’s compensation, also known as workman’s comp insurance, is compulsory in Maryland. Employers [...]
Maryland Employer Workers’ Compensation Laws
Most employers who have more than one employee in the state of Maryland are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance for each employee. This insurance must be obtained from a company that is licensed and approved to [...]
Can I Sue My Employer?
If you’ve been hurt or otherwise suffered unduly in the course of your employment, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance should have you covered. However, there may be a number of reasons you consider suing your employer instead. [...]