Securing workers’ compensation can be challenging after suffering a workplace injury. The process can become frustrating and emotionally draining on both the employee and their family. However there are steps you can take to protect your rights and secure the proper workers’ compensation benefits you deserve. The most important of which is to maintain records […]
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What should be a part of your workers’ compensation settlement?
When you are applying for disability, there are clear caps as to how much you can collect. Many people at this point will turn to workers’ compensation to see if they can help alleviate some of the stress, and pay off some of the medical expenses they have occurred as a result of their personal […]
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What is the law on workers’ compensation in Maryland?
In 1902, Maryland enacted the first statewide workers’ compensation law and in 1906, Maryland was the first state to enact the first federal workers’ compensation. The most recent workers’ compensation law may be found under Maryland Code Ann., Lab & Empl. §9-101 (2014) et seq.; Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) Title 14, §09.01.01 et seq. […]
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Workers Compensation: How long does it take to get a hearing? What is a consideration date?
Employees may claim Workers’ Compensation benefits when their accidental injury arose out of or in the course of their employment. The worker can claim temporary total disability benefits, temporary partial disability benefits, permanent total disability benefits, permanent partial disability benefits. An employee may also claim medical or hospitalization benefits, wage reimbursement benefits, or vocational rehabilitation […]
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