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...
Workers’ Compensation
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...
Are remote employees eligible for workers’ compensation?
For over a year, businesses across Maryland have had to adjust the way they operate to keep workers and clients safe in a pandemic. In that time, many companies have determined that what might have been a temporary need for employees to work remotely could be a savvy...
Does my employer get to choose my doctor?
After suffering serious injuries in a fall on the worksite, emergency responders rush the injured worker to receive immediate medical attention. Once the injured worker is stable, and perhaps even able to return home, then they have to begin preparing for long-term...
Workers’ compensation denied? You still have options
A work-related injury can disrupt your life. It can take a financial toll if you cannot work; it can cause frustration for your family; it can result in a great deal of physical and mental suffering for you. While workers' compensation benefits may not remedy all...
Will working two jobs put workers’ compensation at risk?
Working two jobs at the same time is a reality for many people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 13 million workers have more than one job. Even though it is common to hold two – or more – jobs, there are a few matters Maryland workers must be aware of when...
What is “maximum medical improvement?”
It is common for workers and their families to come across many terms and concepts that they are not familiar with in the process of seeking or reviewing their workers’ compensation benefits. One of the terms that is frequently heard in these cases is “maximum medical...
When can I work again after falling in the workplace?
Falling from even a short distance on the job can put workers at risk of suffering a serious injury. And according to the National Safety Council, falls in the workplace are one of the top accidents that keep individuals out of work while they recover. Work injuries...
How much can injured workers earn in lost wages?
Serious work injuries can keep one out of work for a long time while they recover. This time is necessary for workers to rest and heal. Even so, many injured workers worry: how will they support their family if they cannot work? Thankfully, the answer to that question...
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