Category Archives: Workers’ Compensation
Does Hearing Loss Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?
Maryland’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits to anyone with an on-the-job injury. Hearing loss is a serious problem, affecting manufacturing and construction workers in large numbers, as well as anyone who works in a loud environment. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has passed noise standards to protect workers from excess noise…. Read More »
Can Nurses Receive Workers’ Compensation for Needlestick Injuries?
Nurses work around many sharp instruments, from scalpels to needles. It is unsurprising that many nurses will accidentally get poked by one of these objects. In the nursing profession, these are called “sharps” or “needlestick” injuries. The great risk is that a nurse will become exposed to someone else’s blood or bodily fluids and,… Read More »
Understanding Types of Workers’ Comp Disability Benefits in Maryland
Almost all workers in Maryland are covered by workers’ compensation laws, so you know that there is a support system in place if you are hurt in an accident or suffer from an occupational disease. Fortunately, you do not have to prove that your employer was at fault to be entitled to benefits set… Read More »
Getting Help, Workers’ Comp Benefits Can be Hard for Amazon Warehouse Workers
Amazon is now one of the largest companies in America. With over 800 warehouses, Amazon’s business boomed during the pandemic when more people were ordering goods online. During the pandemic, Amazon added 1.6 million workers to its labor force. As the workforce ballooned, so too did the injury rate of Amazon workers. Workers report… Read More »
Will I Lose My Workers’ Compensation Claim if I Fail a Drug Test?
It’s common practice for workers’ compensation insurers to require a drug test after a workplace accident or injury. Those who use or abuse drugs while on the job could find that their claim is denied. However, the mere use of a drug like marijuana, which is now legal in Maryland for adults, isn’t enough… Read More »
Tricks Employed by Workers’ Compensation Adjusters to Devalue Your Claim
Workers’ compensation adjusters are part of the workers’ compensation insurer’s team of individuals who process your claim. While they may play themselves off as your ally, they represent the interests of the insurer and the insurer’s interests are to pay you as little as possible and devalue your claim. In this article, the Maryland… Read More »
Maryland Workers’ Comp Benefits for Lower Back Injuries
Many people assume broken bones or serious head injuries are the most common reasons employees seek workers’ comp benefits, so it is surprising to learn the top disabled body parts. According to the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (MD WCC), lower back injuries comprise 21.4 percent of all reported claims. Some are the result of… Read More »
Workers’ Comp for Injuries in Maryland Office Buildings
Construction, agriculture, and public safety are the industries you expect to top the list when it comes to workplace injuries. Most people do not see executives, clerical, and administrative, and professionals as working in a hazardous environment, but you would be surprised at the figures. According to the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (MD WCC),… Read More »
Do Pre-Existing Conditions Void Maryland Workers’ Comp Benefits?
Workplace accidents can happen despite the best safety practices, so workers’ compensation laws operate to get injured employees the treatment they need and help them return to work. In Maryland, the employer is required to pay benefits when a covered employee is injured or killed while on-the-job. This provision raises important questions about whether… Read More »
Questions to Ask Before Settling a Maryland Workers’ Comp Claim
When you were injured at work and sought benefits under workers’ compensation, you might not realize that you have options regarding how your claim is resolved. Some information from the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission provides insight. Of the 21,840 workers’ comp claims that are filed every year, 5,210 settle before going to a hearing…. Read More »
