Monthly Archives: September 2024
Electrical Injuries and Maryland Construction Work
Construction work in Maryland can be extremely dangerous for workers, even when appropriate safety measures are taken in advance. Given that construction workers often must perform job tasks at heights, using heavy equipment and machinery, and in highway work zones, there are various types of hazards to which construction workers are exposed. The Occupational… Read More »
Can I Appeal a Denied Workers’ Compensation Claim?
Many workers in Maryland who have been injured on the job file what they believe to be complete and accurate workers’ compensation claims only to be denied benefits. There are many reasons that benefits can be denied, and sometimes employers or insurance companies simply do not want to pay out legitimate claims. In other… Read More »
Workplace Injuries Caused By Violence
When most people think about workplace injuries in Maryland, they imagine accidents that result in traumatic injuries like broken bones or traumatic brain injuries, or exposure-related or repetitive-use injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome or hearing loss. Yet workplace injuries can also result from acts of violence — violence committed by other employees at the… Read More »
Most Dangerous Health Care Jobs in Maryland
Jobs in the health care industry in Maryland and throughout the country are among the most dangerous in America. While certain industries like construction and warehousing are well known for the injury risks they pose to workers, it is important to know that health care jobs — especially those in hospital and nursing home… Read More »
