Category: Workers’ Compensation

Thousands of workers are killed every year in construction accidents in Maryland and across the United States. While falling objects and falls hold the top two causes of death in the construction industry, electrocutions were responsible for 8.6% of construction fatalities, according to the United States Department of Labor. How do 

Whether you work outside and are exposed to the elements, or you work inside a hot and humid warehouse in Maryland, you may develop a heat-related illness as a result of your workplace environment. There are several types of illnesses, such as heat cramps, heat rash, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, that...

While workers’ compensation supplies benefits to employees in Maryland and across the country who are injured in workplace accidents, it is not reserved for people who are suffering from physical injuries. Workers may suffer from emotional trauma and psychological damage that can occur from being exposed to stressful situations over an extended...

If you should become injured in a workplace accident, there are resources that can help you through the recovery process. People who lose a limb, eye or another body part as a result of a work accident, however, may need additional compensation and resources in order to regain control of their lives....

If you have been injured while at work, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits, which are provided by most employers in Maryland, are designed to help you get back on your feet following a workplace injury. In addition to providing financial assistance for medical appointments, physical therapy, surgical...

If you have been injured on the job in Maryland, you may be surprised to discover that your injury may not be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Contrary to what many people believe, not all injuries or conditions are covered under workers’ compensation, unlike some other states where most all workplace accidents...

Law enforcement officers face many dangers while on-the-job. Some of those dangers come from working alongside busy roads. Laws and regulations are put in place to help these people stay safe while working. Despite these laws, however, negligent, drunk and otherwise reckless drivers pose a serious threat to road construction workers, law...

Mesothelioma, a rare and devastating form of cancer, can take decades to show up in people who have had prolonged exposure to asbestos and other harmful chemicals. It often occurs in people in Maryland and across the U.S. who have worked in construction, roofing, oil refineries, power plants and other fields where...

Know your workers' comp rights. Your employer or your employer's insurance company must pay for your medical treatment for a work-related accident or injury. Many employers provide a "helpful" list of recommended physicians and clinics. Some employers will even insist that you use their preferred health care providers.

When you think of workplace accidents in Maryland, you may think of back sprains, broken bones, lacerations and traumatic brain damage. Many people don’t realize that respiratory issues can also be a concern for people who work in certain industries. Whether you are forced to work around strong chemicals or occasionally come...