Tag Archives: Maryland Workers Compensation Procedure
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 »
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 with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission but is concerned about the repercussions that may take place after filing their claim. While it is understandable, and in certain circumstances a very real concern that… Read More »
Correctional Officers And Hypertension: Protect Your Rights
Being a correctional officer is one of the most dangerous and stressful jobs in the world. Think about what these women and men do every day. They walk through prison gates; the doors are locked BEHIND them, and are asked to protect us from the most dangerous criminals in Maryland. They are not carrying… Read More »
Workers’ Compensation Benefits In Bankruptcy
If you are injured on the job, the consequences can be devastating. Not only do you and your family have to confront the effects of the injury, you also have to deal with the financial impact as well. Sometimes, the financial consequences due to reduced or delayed payments are devastating. Your financial concerns may… Read More »
The First Week After Your Maryland Workers’ Compensation Injury
What you do during the first week after being injured on the job will set the tone for the rest of your claim. It is the most important time. You must: Report the injury to your employer. Get medical treatment as soon as possible. Don’t let several days pass. Give an accurate history of… Read More »
How Are Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commissioners Selected?
Workers’ Compensation Commissioners are nominated by the Governor. The Maryland Senate must then approve the appointment. Their appointment is for twelve years unless a Commissioner leaves office before their term is up. If so, the new replacement Commissioner only serves for the remainder of that term. After a Commissioner’s term expires, the Commissioner must… Read More »
Maryland Workers’ Compensation Book
I apologize if this appears to be shameless promoting of a new book that I just wrote. But, if you were injured at work in Maryland while working for someone other than the Federal Government then this short book is for you. I wrote it for injured workers – not lawyers. It is basic… Read More »
How Maryland Workers’ Compensation Law Is Made And Changed
Three types of laws impact the Workers’ Compensation process. They are: Statutes, Regulations, and Appellate decisions. In addition, the Workers’ Compensation Commission develops specific policies that guide them but do not bind them. Statutes The starting point for workers’ compensation is statutory law. A statute is a written law. If it is not covered… Read More »
Can I Apply For Social Security Disability Benefits If I Am Still Receiving Workers’ Compensation?
There are no prohibitions against receiving both Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits and workers compensation (WC) benefits. The law merely provides that there may be a reduction in your monthly SSD check because of the simultaneous receipt of WC benefits. In this post I will explain the calculation of that reduction, reasons for and… Read More »
10 Things You Need To Know About IMEs (Independent Medical Evaluations)
The insurance company has the right to send you to a doctor of their choice for a medical opinion. This doctor is not going to provide you with any treatment or become your doctor, but rather only give an opinion. Here are 10 things you need to know: The IME is for the benefit… Read More »