Workers in the cleaning industry complete jobs that others often take for granted. Janitors and custodians maintain a clean and sanitary environment in both private and public commercial spaces. They are essential workers, and yet the risk of injury they face each day...
The workforce is aging, with a larger percentage of workers over 40 than ever before. And, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the average age of workers across all industries is 41 years old. Of course, aging is a natural and inevitable process, and it does not...
Over the years, the prominence of the logistics industry has skyrocketed. It has done especially well this past year, with many people ordering products right from their homes to avoid going out. Yet, the rapid growth of this industry as a whole has also led to many...
Anyone who works in Maryland’s public safety sector is committed to protecting others – but it is critical to note that this commitment often leaves them facing serious risks to their own safety. In particular, the risk of suffering a fatal injury on the job is...
When Maryland construction workers clock-in, it is an automatic step to put on their personal protective equipment (PPE) before getting to work. And construction workers know that their hard hat is one of the most important pieces of PPE that they have. However,...
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...
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...
Many Maryland workers may know that falls and the overextension of muscles are some of the most common causes of injuries in the workplace. With how common these incidents are, it is no wonder that they are also some of the leading causes of back injuries. In previous...
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...
Work-related injuries can cause a considerable amount of physical and financial stress in a worker’s life. Thankfully, if a worker suffers an injury on the job, they are often eligible to recover workers’ compensation benefits. However, workers should take some time...
