Category: Workers’ Compensation

When you begin a new job in Maryland, you may be required to take a workplace safety course or attend training on how to stay safe while on-the-job. Some occupations, however, are more dangerous than others, and some people make decisions that could lead to either an injury or even death depending...

Workers in various industries in Maryland and across the U.S. would agree that repeating a task continuously may cause them to experience serious discomfort and even receive injuries over time. Innocent workers who follow orders and do their jobs could be affected by long-term conditions and suffer from extensive injuries as a...

Maryland employees who are injured in a workplace accident may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits through their employer. The coverage they receive, however, may be contingent on several details surrounding the workplace incident. There are some situations where an employee could get coverage for a pre-existing condition if an on-the-job accident...

Traumatic brain damage is one of the most common types of injuries that occur in Maryland, as well as across the U.S. Workers in almost any industry run the risk of being hit by a falling object, plummeting from a high place or slipping on clutter that has been left on the...

Whether you are employed in the construction industry or you work in an office setting, you may have been taught the importance of workplace safety. Despite your attempts to avoid hazardous situations at work, however, you may run the risk of becoming the unfortunate victim of traumatic brain damage. Any type of...

At McGowan & Cecil LLC, we see many injuries associated with falls that occur on a construction site. Such a workplace accident could leave you suffering with a brain injury, neck and back damage, spinal cord injury and broken bones. However, a recent study reveals that if you are over the age...

There are many occupations that require workers in Maryland to spend time outdoors and there are also many risks that this environment poses. Some of these risks include exposure to the elements, which can result in heat stroke, dehydration or heat illness; working with heavy equipment that could malfunction; standing on a...

If you work in an outdoor job around Prince Georges County, then you should take the time to understand what heat stress is. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration states that prompt attention and medical help is important. For example, if you or a co-worker starts showing signs of heat stress, you...

As more people in Maryland are starting to live longer, the demand for nurses and other health care professionals is high. However, while many consider nursing to be a noble profession, it has also gained attention recently as one that comes with a high risk of injury, especially connected to lifting patients.

The state of Maryland offers a workers’ compensation program that is designed to help you recover from a workplace injury or illness. However, here at McGowan & Cecil LLC, we know that this program is a complex one with many guidelines. One of those guidelines concerns independent contractors vs. employees.