Maryland Workers’ Comp Hearings And Appeals
If you have been notified of the denial of your claim or your employer’s intent to dispute the award of benefits in your claim, it is important that you act quickly to protect your rights. The attorneys at Cohen, Snyder & Eisenberg, P.A., have represented countless clients in a broad range of Maryland workers’ comp appeals and hearings.
We understand and protect your workers’ compensation rights. Call 1-800-INJURED or email to schedule you free consultation.
What To Expect In Workers’ Comp Hearings And Appeals
When the Commission denies or disputes your claim, you must decide whether to request a hearing or pursue an appeal. Each process works differently, and knowing what to expect helps you make the right choice.
Hearings Before The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission
You have the right to request a hearing when the Commission denies or disputes your claim.
- Requesting a hearing: We file the request for you and we will make sure it meets all deadlines.
- What happens at the hearing: Both sides present evidence, including medical records, witness statements and your own testimony. A Commissioner listens to the case and issues a decision.
- How we help: We prepare you for the hearing, organize the strongest evidence and advocate for you before the commissioner.
A hearing gives you the chance to tell your side of the story and back it up with evidence. With us on your side, you don’t have to face the process alone. The attorneys at Cohen, Snyder & Eisenberg, P.A., will guide you through each step and fight for the benefits you deserve.
Appeals After A Hearing Decision
If the commissioner rules against you, you can appeal in the Maryland circuit court.
- How appeals differ: Appeals move your case from the Commission to the court system. The court reviews whether the commissioner applied the law correctly and based the decision on the facts.
- What happens during an appeal: The process may involve additional evidence, depositions or even a jury trial. Moreover, appeals follow strict legal rules and deadlines.
- How we help: We build and present a persuasive case in court, protect your rights and fight for the benefits you deserve.
An appeal can feel intimidating, but it also gives you another chance to secure the benefits you need. With our team guiding the process, you can move forward knowing your case is in experienced hands.
Strong Workers’ Comp Advocates On Your Side
The process of appealing a denial or defending against a dispute by an employer can be extremely complex and frequently overwhelming for people who are not familiar with it. When you hire our law firm, we take the time to fully prepare you for any hearings and explain what you can expect as the case moves forward. We will be there beside you at every step, guiding the process and advocating strongly for your rights so you have the best chance at a positive result.
Often in workers’ compensation cases, an insurer will deny benefits to an injured worker. The injured worker does not have to accept the insurer’s unilateral decision to reject the worker’s claim. Rather, the injured worker has a right to a hearing before the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission, which requires the worker to file a claim with the state and to request a hearing. A hearing date will be set for a trial before an independent commissioner, who will receive evidence from both parties and decide the outstanding issues of the case.
Following the decision by the Workers’ Compensation Commission, both sides have thirty days to appeal the outcome to the Circuit Court in the appropriate jurisdiction. Whether your claim for benefits was denied or your employer is disputing an award of benefits that was made to you, having a qualified attorney can ensure that your access to workers’ comp benefits remains intact.
Understanding Your Rights In An Employer Dispute Of Awarded Benefits
Many workplace injury victims who face employer disputes wrongly assume that they have no further say in the matter. If you are awarded benefits and your employer disputes the decision, the employer is only working to protect its own interests. You should do the same. Even if your employer’s challenge is successful, you are not obligated to repay any of the benefit money you have already received.
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Contact us at 1-800-INJURED for a free initial consultation at any of our office locations in Maryland. Our firm answers telephone calls and emails 24/7 for your convenience.
