Workers’ Compensation

When you’re injured on the job in Maryland, you have a right to expect medical care through the workers’ compensation system. Fortunately, unlike many states, Maryland workers enjoy broad rights when it comes to seeking and receiving such medical care. Here are...

When a workplace accident happens that leaves you seriously injured, one of the first concerns you might have is how to make ends meet financially while you recover. Medical costs can add up quickly and the possibility of being unable to work even temporarily can...

Although workers’ compensation is available nationwide for those injured at work, each state has unique laws that govern the proper filing of claims. Many of these laws look similar from state to state, but there are important differences that employees and employers...

Teen workers play a crucial role in all kinds of Maryland workplaces – particularly throughout the summer and holiday season. If your teen is one of these temporary workers, it is important for you and them to know that they have the same rights to a safe and healthy...

Unpredictability is one of the most dangerous things about falls. They can happen to anyone at any time, including in the workplace. Many times, you may be able to simply dust yourself off after a fall and get on with your day. Sadly, however, this is often not the...

Suffering an injury at work is a stressful experience. Not only are you dealing with the pain and physical toll of the injury, but you’ll learn to navigate a new normal where you might need potentially significant time off from work. One of the biggest concerns that...

Poor posture at work is one of the major causes of work-related injuries. Ultimately, this can result in poor employee health and low productivity. Injuries associated with poor posture are generally referred to as ergonomic injuries. Ergonomic injuries can be acute...

Nurses dedicate their careers to helping and caring for others when they are ill or injured. However, hospitals expose nurses and all types of healthcare workers to considerable risks in terms of occupational illnesses and injuries. In fact, according to the Bureau of...

The pandemic has brought to the surface numerous complicated issues that people do not know how to resolve. For instance, the issue of whether an employer is responsible for the death of an employee's family member after contracting COVID-19 remains thorny and...

Not liking your co-workers and the people you work around can make your job less enjoyable; being afraid of them because they are dangerous is another story. In these situations, your safety - and your life - could be at risk. Violence in the workplace is far too...