Category: Workers’ Compensation

Many people in Maryland choose a career in the construction industry. If they have worked on older buildings or within the industry for a long period of time however, they could have developed asbestosis as a result of long-term exposure to asbestos. The Mayo Clinic points out that 

There are some occupations in Maryland that place you at a higher risk of being exposed to a traumatic event but it is important to remember that any workplace can be the scene of a horrific accident or crime. If you have witnessed such a scene and you find yourself struggling with...

If you work inside a Maryland laboratory then you should know that your employer is required to have what is called a laboratory safety chemical hygiene plan. There are several components the plan should contain and each is designed to keep you safe from unnecessary exposure to chemicals that can cause you...

Social media has become a daily ritual. People post their political views, upload photos of their vacations, brag about their accomplishments, share videos of their pets and even admit to wrongdoings. However, if people are injured on the job in Prince Georges, they could find their social media accounts used against them.

There are many occupations in Prince Georges and the surrounding area that require workers to perform their job outside. However, exposure to the elements can expose these workers to injury and one type of problem that exists in the winter months is the risk of frostbite. The Mayo Clinic...

When workers on a construction site fall from a scaffold or through a weak foundation, one of the injuries they may suffer is a traumatic brain injury. Our team at McGowan & Cecil LLC see many people who have been injured in this manner and we know only too well how difficult...

Working on a construction site in Prince Georges can be dangerous, even when employees are taking preventative measures. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration points out that one of the risks is that of suffering electrocution. In fact, the problem is so serious that electrocution is listed as one of construction’s 

Table saws are popular tools for many companies and businesses here in Maryland but they can also lead to serious injury for the employees using them. One issue that we often see here at McGowan & Cecil LLC is with the overall design of the equipment. Typically, a table...

It is well known that Prince Georges law enforcement officers have a higher risk of getting injured on the job than people in other professions. A spouse in an altercation, an armed robber or a high-speed car chase all pose a danger to the officers who respond to the situation. However, are...

Unlike other states, if you lose a limb in a workplace accident here in Maryland, you would not receive a payment for that limb. Instead, you would be eligible for either permanent partial disability or permanent total disability benefits, according to the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission. As with all...