Recent Blog Posts
Cold Stress Work Injuries
In the summer in Maryland, there are often conversations about heat-related stress and heat-related injuries that can harm workers who are primarily outdoors. Heat-related injuries can also impact certain types of indoor workers regardless of the season, such as those who work in kitchens or those who work in certain types of factory environments…. Read More »
Work-Related Motor Vehicle Injuries
Many people in Maryland often learn, erroneously, that work-related motor vehicle accident injuries are not compensable through the Maryland worker’s compensation system. The truth is that injuries sustained in motor vehicle crashes while commuting to or from work are not compensable, but there are a wide range of jobs that require employees to drive… Read More »
Forklift Injuries in Warehousing and Construction Jobs
Warehousing and construction jobs are known to be among the more dangerous types of work in Maryland, and forklift injuries are one type of accident that occurs with some frequency in these industries. Forklifts are also used in other industries where workers can sustain injuries, including in manufacturing, retail work, and agriculture. Dockyards and… Read More »
Holiday Retail Work Injuries
During the holiday season and through January of the New Year, retail stores often hire additional part-time and full-time workers to meet the busy demands of holiday shopping and post-holiday returns into the New Year. With an increase in workers, coupled with a busier time for businesses across different industries, retail workers often work… Read More »
How is Average Weekly Wage Calculated for Workers’ Compensation?
If you are injured on the job in Maryland, it is important to find out as soon as possible whether you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits. In order to receive benefits, you will need to report your injury to your employer as soon as possible, but no later than 10 days… Read More »
What Are Work-Related Musculoskeletal Injuries?
There is no workplace in Maryland that is entirely free from hazards, and employees at various types of workplaces can sustain musculoskeletal injuries. While these types of injuries can sometimes be relatively minor and the injured employee can heal quickly, some musculoskeletal injuries can be severe and may require many months away from work… Read More »
Knee Injuries at Work
Various types of workplace injuries can occur in Maryland that can impact an employee’s mobility and require extensive medical care and rehabilitation. Knee injuries are relatively common and frequently result in missed workdays, depending on their severity. Like other workplace injuries that arise out of and occur in the course of employment in Maryland,… Read More »
Shoulder Injuries at Work in Maryland
Workplace accidents, and even routine work duties, can result in traumatic and stress-related injuries, which may be compensable through the Maryland workers’ compensation system. Shoulder injuries can occur as traumatic injuries in unexpected, single-event accidents, as well as a result of repetitive motion or repetitive stress. What should you know about shoulder injuries in… Read More »
Crush Injuries and Workers’ Compensation
The severity of any type of workplace injury in Maryland depends on the kind of injury, the location on the body, and the overall health and well-being of the injured worker. Some injuries by their nature tend to be disabling and often catastrophic. Crush injuries are one such type of injury. Crush injuries can… Read More »
Are All Workers in Maryland Covered by Workers’ Compensation?
If you were recently injured on the job, or if a spouse or family member got hurt while working, one of your first questions is likely going to be about compensation and workers’ compensation coverage. In short, it is critical to determine whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits and to begin the… Read More »
