Category Archives: Worker’s Compensation
Workers’ Comp Wage Replacement And Your AWW
Medical bills are only part of the equation when recovering from a job injury. For most workers, the immediate financial strain comes from missed paychecks. Wage replacement benefits are generally calculated based on your average weekly wage, often referred to as your AWW. Have a conversation with a Baltimore personal injury lawyer about how… Read More »
Hearing Loss Claims For Workers
Loss of hearing is a common yet overlooked workplace injury, particularly in industries like construction, manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing. Unlike sudden injuries, occupational hearing loss typically develops over time due to repeated exposure to high noise levels. Pursuing a workers’ compensation claim for hearing loss involves unique filing rules and specific evidentiary challenges. Connect… Read More »
The Role Of Surveillance In Maryland Workers’ Compensation Cases
Injured workers are often surprised to learn that workers’ compensation insurance carriers use surveillance to evaluate claims. Insurers may hire private investigators or monitor social media activity in an effort to challenge the severity of an injury or the legitimacy of a claim. To be informed about how surveillance is used (and how it… Read More »
Why Misclassification Matters For Workers’ Compensation
After a workplace injury, many employees expect to file a workers’ compensation claim to cover medical expenses and lost wages. But what if your employer says you are not an employee at all? Misclassification is a serious issue in Maryland, and it can have a direct impact on your right to workers’ compensation benefits…. Read More »
Common Errors In MD Workers’ Compensation Cases
Moving through the complexities of a Maryland workers’ compensation case is not always easy, it can be a daunting task for both employees and employers alike. From missed deadlines to communication breakdowns, what you may initially see as simple errors can significantly impact the outcome of a claim. When you are aware of the… Read More »
Truck Driver Injuries And Workers’ Comp
There are many in the United States who rely on the trucking industry to earn their income. According to one report, there are approximately two and half million truck drivers navigating American highways and roads, and everyone one of these drivers could sustain a truck driver injury at some time during the course of… Read More »
Why You Need To Report Maryland Work Injuries
It is an unfortunate reality that people get hurt at work. While some of these injuries are small, others require medical care and long recovery periods. For example, severe injuries are possible when falls result in back injuries or there are car crashes in work vehicles. After any work injury, minor or severe, injuries… Read More »
Misclassified Construction Workers And Compensation
Many professional fields carry injury dangers, and one of them is construction. When a construction worker is hurt on the job, it is common for medical care and time off work to follow. But who pays for the doctor bills? And how can that person afford their day-to-day life once their paychecks stop? In… Read More »
What Is Included In Workers’ Comp Benefits?
In Maryland and around the country, it is a requirement for employers to pay for workers’ compensation insurance. Your employer cannot ask you to pay for those expenses or take the insurance fees out of your pay. If workers’ comp coverage has been taken out of your pay, that is illegal. Workers’ comp benefits… Read More »
Why Maryland Workers’ Comp Claims Are Denied
Workers’ compensation is in place so that individuals injured on the job can access financial relief. Maryland’s Workers’ Compensation Act provides workers and their dependents benefits, support for expenses and time lost from work. The no-fault benefits are designed to supply relief without having to prove negligence on the part of a person or… Read More »
