Category Archives: Worker’s Compensation
The Appeals Process for Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claims
Workers’ compensation is a legal system that helps workers receive benefits for job-related injuries. In order to apply for workers’ compensation benefits, the injured worker must submit a request to the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (the Commission). The Commission reviews each request and decides which benefits to award, if any. If the injured worker… Read More »
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits Under Maryland Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a legal doctrine that governs injuries that arise out of employment. After suffering a qualifying work-related injury, the employee can obtain compensation and benefits. That being said, the injury must arise in the course of employment to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. In certain cases, an employee suffers an injury so… Read More »
Maryland Workers’ Compensation and the Going and Coming Rule
The Maryland Court of Appeals recently decided a workers’ compensation case that revolved around an employee’s commute to an offsite training. The employee sustained an accidental injury during the commute and sought assistance through workers’ compensation programs. Workers’ compensation laws exist to protect employees when they sustain an injury at the workplace or while… Read More »
4 Requirements for Workers’ Compensation Claims in Maryland
Workers’ compensation is a legal system that resolves work-related injuries outside of the courtroom. Employees who suffer qualifying injuries can submit a claim and obtain benefits. These benefits help compensate the injured worker for lost wages, medical bills and related costs. In order to obtain benefits, the injured worker must file a claim with… Read More »
4 Helpful Tips for Filing a Workers’ Compensation Claim in Maryland
Maryland enacted workers’ compensation laws to address work-related injuries. If an employee suffers an injury while performing their work duties, then workers’ compensation may be able to provide compensation for medical bills, lost wages and other benefits. The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (the Commission) administers this process, establishing rules and guidelines for workers’ compensation… Read More »
How Vocational Rehabilitation Can Help Injured Workers in Maryland
Vocational rehabilitation is a specific type of workers’ compensation benefit available to injured employees in Maryland. Administered by the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (the Commission), vocational rehabilitation helps certain disabled workers find suitable employment. Among other services, vocational rehabilitation enables covered employees to benefit from employment-related testing, training, placement and counseling. Who is Eligible… Read More »
Maryland Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Total and Partial Disability
In Maryland and across most of the United States, workers’ compensation provides a legal mechanism to deal with work-related injuries. Employees can receive medical attention and related benefits quickly. Employers can avoid negligence lawsuits by purchasing workers’ compensation insurance. The topic for exploration today centers on the types of workers’ compensation benefits available to… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Considerations for Maryland Employers
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system designed to handle the consequences of and fallout from work-related injuries. Workers’ compensation is referred to as a no-fault system because it does not matter who caused the injury. If an employee sustains injury performing work duties, then workers’ compensation generally applies. The workers’ compensation has specific advantages… Read More »
Maryland Firefighters Fighting Cancer and Workers Compensation
Maryland firefighters are having trouble fighting cancer after their claims for workers’ compensation benefits were rejected, according to an article by NBC. Over the weekend of October 8 and 9, people gathered in Maryland for the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. Attendees honored deceased firefighters and their sacrifice for the greater good. In the… Read More »
Maryland Man Receives Workers’ Compensation While Training for New Job
A Maryland man received workers’ compensation benefits from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) while training for another job, according to an article by The Washington Post. The man in question allegedly suffered an incapacitating back injury while performing work duties for the USPS. After receiving medical treatment, the man received an order not to… Read More »
