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A Railroaders Right to Prompt Medical Treatment When Injured on the Job
I wanted to write this blog post because we regularly see clients who are injured while working for the railroad, but are then precluded from receiving medical treatment because railroad management keeps the employee on the property for hours and hours while a manager is called to come interrogate them. In one case, an… Read More »
The Year In Review At Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP
2017 was an exciting year for our firm that included new additions to our staff, well-deserved recognition for a few of our attorneys, and a famous first pitch! Let’s explore in greater detail some of the key moments from last year at Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP: Attorneys Ken Berman, Michael Feldman, Craig… Read More »
Jury Verdict In Favor Of Montgomery County Bus Driver
School bus drivers spend hours transporting children to and from school in order to ensure that they arrive in a safe and timely manner. After years of performing this vital service for the community, the wear and tear on the bodies of bus drivers can have a profound impact on their ability to do… Read More »
Have You Been In Contact With The Weed Killer Roundup
Odds are that at some point in your life, you have used or come into contact with Roundup Weed killer. Introduced to the market in 1974, Roundup is one of the most commonly used herbicides and is currently available in more than 130 countries. Roundup utilizes a chemical know as glyphosate to kill weeds… Read More »
Understanding Your Auto Insurance in Maryland
In most states, including Maryland, automobile insurance is mandatory. There are many different layers of automobile insurance and they can often be difficult to navigate. We have put together a list of the most common options below to help our clients choose what is best for them. Liability Insurance – Bodily Injury and Property… Read More »
Defending A Firefighter Who Was On Duty For 24 Hours And Injured
Fire Fighters work had to protect our communities.They are required to work long hours, sometimes – and in this Claimant’s case – 24-hour shifts, where they are on duty at all times, ready to respond to any emergency call that may come in. Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP protected the rights of a… Read More »
A Railroader’s Right to Medical Treatment
Injured railroad employees often ask a similar question: Do I have to use the railroad’s doctor for my medical treatment? The answer is simply: no. You can and should use the doctors that you choose, and you do not have to see any doctor recommended by the railroad. Use The Doctor You Want When… Read More »
The Importance of Documenting All of Your Injuries
All too often when workers are injured the focus is on the most severe parts of the body hurt. Frequently the minor pains and bruises from other parts of the body are ignored. However, in a workers’ compensation claim it is very important to report every hurt, bruised, or swollen body part no matter… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Claims Process – How long does it take to get a hearing and what is a “consideration date?
One of the most common questions I receive from clients concerns how long it takes to get a hearing before the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission. As with any court or judicial body, the Commission sets its own schedule and the claimants and attorneys appearing before it are subject to that schedule. Generally speaking, however,… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation and FMLA
If you find yourself injured on the job, and are required to miss work while you recover, you may be concerned about whether your job will still be waiting for you when you are able to return. Certain employees have federal protections available to them, in addition to their workers’ compensation benefits, which they… Read More »