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Increased Deliveries Equals Increased Injuries For Delivery Drivers
Is it just me, or does it seem like there are simply not enough hours in the day anymore? More often than not, I’m trying to accomplish multiple things at a time in order to get through the never-ending ‘to-do’ list that I have created for myself each day. That, coupled with easy access… Read More »
Preparing For A Grand Exit!
Are you a small business owner? If so, you may love your job so much, that retirement, death, or incapacity are the furthest thoughts from your mind. While you may not intend to exit the business in the near future, have you considered the possibility of what might happen if you have to unexpectedly… Read More »
Jury Got It Right For Montgomery County Correctional Officer
Attorney Charles Schultz of Berman | Sobin | Gross LLP was successful in overturning a decision of the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission which had found that a career correctional officer did not sustain an occupational disease of Hypertension as a result of his employment. The Commission denied the injured worker’s claim for benefits because… Read More »
Injuries From Prescription Related Side Effects For Firefighters
Over the years, I have represented thousands of you for claims arising out of work related, as well as non-work related, injuries and/or diseases. Unfortunately, not only have you had to worry about the injuries and the diseases themselves, other concerns have arisen besides the dangers of your profession. Recently, many of the treatments… Read More »
Hard Fought Court Victory For Widow of Deceased Firefighter
Attorney Ken Berman has secured death benefits for the widow of a deceased fire fighter in a three (3) day jury trial. The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission had found that the Claimant, a fire fighter who was not diagnosed with multiple myeloma until 23 years after last running a call, did not sustain a… Read More »
Benefits For Burns, Scars & Disfigurements
Maryland Workers’ Compensation law requires the Employer/Insurer of a worker who is burned, scarred or disfigured while performing his/her job to pay to that worker, compensation benefits. This includes, and is especially relevant to, fire fighters. A fire fighter who is burned, disfigured or scarred while either fighting a fire or performing any other… Read More »
Injuries During Physical Training: What Is And Is Not Compensable
There has been some confusion recently as to whether injuries sustained while performing “required” physical training are covered under workers’ compensation. The answer almost always is “yes”, provided certain conditions are met. When The Injury Happens Matters Physical training is considered part of a fire fighter’s job. Therefore injuries sustained during training are compensable… Read More »
First Firefighter Case On Hearing Loss Results In Victory
Recently we had an opportunity to have a hearing on one of twelve of the many hearing loss and tinnitus claims that we have filed before the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission. The Commission ruled in favor of the fire fighters in each of the cases. The Commission relied upon the hearing test as well… Read More »
Recent Victory In Workers’ Comp Case For Firefighters
Two recent rulings from the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission provided an award of compensation to a fire fighter who was diagnosed with kidney cancer and another fire fighter who was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The Commission awarded benefits to the fire fighter notwithstanding that the Fire Department attempted to argue that the fire fighter… Read More »
Choosing The Right Attorney Matters…See Why
When your health, career and you and your family’s financial well-being are on the line, it is crucial that you pick the right attorney. Not one who is a “Johnny come lately” or falsely promises you better results. Rather, what are needed are an attorney and a firm who has a proven track record,… Read More »