Workers’ Compensation

You clock out for lunch, walk out for a sandwich and slip on a wet floor. Now you are hurt and wondering who pays. Many Maryland workers assume a lunch break falls outside workers' compensation, the insurance that covers job-related injuries. Maryland law takes a more...

A workplace slip-and-fall can leave a professional with serious injuries. Even if the slip-and-fall is a same-level fall, the professional could break a bone or injure their brain. They could also sustain painful soft tissue injuries that interfere with their...

Many workers develop serious health conditions without realizing that their jobs may have caused or contributed to their illness. As a result, if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with a serious illness, it is important to consider whether working conditions could...

Employment can endanger professionals. Certain careers, including forestry and fishing-related professions, come with particularly high levels of risk. However, any professional who interacts with the public, operates machinery, travels in a motor vehicle or handles...

If you’re injured on the job in Baltimore, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. But what if the injury happens off-site, while running an errand for your employer or travelling between job locations? Maryland law may still cover you under the “special...

Workplace injuries can happen when you least expect them, leaving you unsure of what steps to take. However, acting quickly and promptly after an injury can make a significant difference in both your recovery and ability to file a successful claim.  Whether it’s a...

A lot of people who work in offices and other indoor workplaces are subjected to poor quality air and even sometimes breathe in toxic materials without realizing it. These toxins may not bother some employees, while others can become seriously ill. Are employees...

If you are an employee who suffered carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of repetitive strain on the wrist, you may be at risk of related complications. In severe cases, carpal tunnel atrophy may develop, causing muscle weakness and potential long-term damage to the...

Employees who are injured in Maryland are often entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. To be eligible, the worker doesn’t need to show that they or their employer was at fault. All that matters is that the injury is work-related. Whiplash typically involves...

If you sustain a work-related injury or contract a disease at work, you may be eligible for workers' compensation. However, you need to observe certain things to protect your right to this compensation. And one of them is reporting the case to your employer.  Here is...