The aftermath of an accident can leave individuals facing severe and even life-changing injuries. And recovering from those injuries can be painful and detrimental to one's mental health as well.However, the hope of recovery after the accident can suddenly feel sour...
Several construction accidents involving cranes across the country have rattled the nation and filled national news stories for a few weeks now. Although none of these accidents have occurred in Maryland, these most recent stories are raising concerns for all...
Every Maryland driver understands that there is a risk of a crash every time they get into their car. Despite that fact, no one actually expects to be in a life-changing accident. It is always a shock.However, it seems that Maryland drivers may face a higher risk than...
Employers must ensure their workplace conditions are up to par. They have to protect their employees from preventable work accidents.This duty falls under every employee's right to a safe workplace. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) outlines...
Being injured at work and losing your ability to generate income can be devastating. Even more devastating can be when your workers' compensation claim has been denied.If your claim is denied, the insurance company will notify you by letter and that letter will list...
The Maryland General Assembly recently passed a bill that expands workers' compensation protection for first responders.The bill, which will likely be signed by Gov. Larry Hogan, will expand workers compensation coverage for firefighters to include leukemia, prostate...
While the saying goes that there's nothing new under the sun, there are new ways of looking at old things. While marijuana has been around for many centuries, only now is it being used as legalized medicine in the U.S. Can it be claimed as medicinal for the purposes...
The death of two construction workers who were building the JW Marriott Hotel in Orlando, Florida has resulted in citations for their employers and a renewed call for workplace safety.The workers were among a crew pouring concrete on the building's seventh floor when...
If you are hired to work in and around another person's home you may be considered an employee. This can hold true whether you are a nanny, housekeeper, caregiver or lawn maintenance technician.Being a household employee means your employer has a responsibility to...
Insurance carrier Liberty Mutual has compiled public and proprietary statistics to develop the Top 10 causes of disabling injuries at work.It's main finding: Despite a drop in serious accidents of 1.5 percent in the past year, workplace injuries cost U.S. businesses...
