Workers’ Compensation

Most people don't think that factory work and office work have a lot in common, but there's one occupational hazard that can trouble people who work in those jobs equally: carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful and debilitating condition that...

When you're injured and on workers' compensation in Maryland, the insurance company handling your claim may assign a nurse case manager (NCM) to your claim. In theory, the NCM's role is to assist you with your treatment. NCMs are supposed to have a unique...

Is there any real harm if an employee works "under the table" for cash? Why should they report income that nobody else is tracking? Aside from the fact that you're legally required to report all your income for tax purposes, unreported income puts you at a...

Workers' compensation insurance companies dread a claim that involves a pre-existing condition. Why? Because they don't want to pay for it. Insurance company adjusters are encouraged to split hairs between the terms "exacerbation" and "aggravation" when a pre-existing...

When a workers' compensation vocational counselor gets involved in your case, your benefits could be in jeopardy. You need to exercise a significant amount of caution when you meet with the counselor assigned to your case. Theoretically, vocational rehabilitation is a...

There's no question that workers' compensation fraud is a problem. It costs more than $7 billion a year. However, much of that fraud is on the part of various business owners who try to avoid their responsibilities -- not the victims of work accidents and injuries....

Could your keyboard be the biggest danger to your health at work?When most people think about workplace dangers, they probably think about factory accidents, falling objects and slips on wet floors. However, any ongoing, repetitive actions -- including the gentle...

Maryland recently joined the growing body of states that allow the use of medical marijuana. However, it is too early to tell whether or not everyone who needs the drug will have the insurance coverage they need to get it.For now, injured workers who are receiving...

Are you frustrated with your work injury? How do you feel about the workers' compensation process, with its seemingly-endless requirements and consultative exams?At this point in most American's lives, taking to Facebook or Twitter to air a grievance is fairly...

One of the most perplexing things that an injured employee has to figure out is what type of workers' compensation he or she is due for an injury.The answer depends largely on the type of injury that you have. It may also partially depend on what stage of healing you...