One of the main concerns injured workers have after a workplace accident is whether they will be able to support themselves and get the care they need if they cannot work because of their injuries. However, most employees are eligible to collect workers' compensation...
Workers’ Compensation
What must I prove to collect workers’ compensation?
Getting sick or hurt at your job could mean you are eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. These benefits, which can replace lost wages and cover medical expenses, can be crucial to the welfare of workers and their families. Thus, filing a successful...
Returning to work? How employers can protect against COVID-19
Returning to work? How employers can protect against COVID-19 Whether workers are ready or not, businesses across Maryland are opening back up and returning to a new normal in terms of their operations. In many cases, this means welcoming workers back in person. If...
Staying safe on Maryland waterways this season
Staying safe on Maryland waterways this season Boating season is upon us, which means people are getting out on the waterways more and more across Maryland. Whether you work on the water in your profession or you are a recreational boater, now is an excellent time to...
5 of the most dangerous types of landscaping equipment
During the warm months, people across Maryland are eager to get their lawns looking good. Whether business owners and homeowners do this work themselves or hire professionals, it is essential to know that there are serious hazards that can come with landscaping. For...
Challenges with proving an injury is related to your work
One obstacle people might encounter when they are pursuing workers' compensation benefits is establishing that their condition occurred out of and in the course of their employment. In situations where there is a single accident, witnesses and an injury that is a...
Is PTSD a work-related condition?
Traumatic injuries and experiences on the job can leave workers struggling with lasting, painful conditions that are not necessarily visible to others. For instance, a person can develop symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in relation to their job, and...
If you drive for work, you could be at risk of an accident
People often worry about work-related injuries while they are on a job site, whether that is a manufacturing plant, construction project or office. However, not all work accidents happen in a building. For instance, you could get seriously injured in a work-related...
Tips for preventing, recovering from lifting-related injuries
Work-related accidents do not need to be catastrophic or life-threatening to be painful. Everyday actions like twisting, turning and lifting can also result in acute or chronic injuries. These actions can cause back pain, muscle strains and other conditions that can...
Long-term consequences of toxic exposure
Occupational exposure to toxic chemicals can cause a range of severe conditions, from burns to cancer. Unfortunately, the risk of injury or illness does not necessarily end when a worker leaves their job. For instance, a recent study revealed that exposure to the...
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