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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
When applying for worker’s compensation in Maryland, you will discover that you are eligible to receive a percentage of your average weekly wage. Therefore it is very important that your average weekly wage is calculated correctly, or [...]
People who have to use Maryland's workers' compensation system always have questions and don't always get satisfactory answers. We have our own workers' compensation FAQ on the site which goes into detail about what to do if [...]
In 2013, Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) performed almost 100,000 workplace inspections through its federal and state offices. The ten most common citations for workplace safety are described below as well as steps employers to can [...]
This week we're exhibiting at the annual Maryland State Firemen's Association. It's one of our favorite events to attend because of our strong and ongoing relationship with public servants in Maryland. We're well known as the "go-to" [...]
No matter how safe your job is, injuries happen in every workplace! From slips to burns, from carpal tunnel syndrome to back sprains, anybody who works is at risk of injury. We'll cover the 10 most common [...]
We have recently updated our Workers' Compensation page on our firm web site. Information features two new articles: How long will I receive payout's from a workers' compensation claim What is my case worth? For additional information [...]
Typically, workers’ compensation claims require the occurrence of some type of "accident" while on the job. However, some working conditions cause ailments or illnesses that progress slowly over time. These ailments, if diagnosed as a disease and [...]
