Tag Archives: Attorney Charles Schultz
Death Benefits for the Dependents of Public Safety Members Where the Occupational Disease was the Cause of Death in Labor & Employment §9-503 Cases
I. Determining Dependency a. Who may be dependent and when the determination is made. In general, a dependency determination is established through proof of financial support to the individual seeking the determination. The determination is made both on the date of disablement and the date of death2. If an individual is not dependent on… Read More »
Advice for the Apprehensive Injured Worker
A few times a week I get a call from an injured worker who is considering filing a workers’ compensation claim but is concerned about the repercussions that may take place after filing. While it is understandable, and in certain circumstances a very real concern that an employer may retaliate against an injured worker… 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 »
Can Teachers Collect Leave Benefits During Summer Break?
The days are now long, morning frost is a thing of the past, and thousands of Maryland’s educators’ are enjoying their summer breaks. What better way to kick off this year’s few months of relaxation (or switching gears for that summer job) than to brush up on your workers’ compensation knowledge? Workers’ Comp Benefits… 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 »