OSHA stands for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which is the federal agency that sets and enforces workplace safety standards. For Maryland employees, understanding the basics of OSHA is important to remain safe in the workplace. What do employees need to know about OSHA? What Does OSHA Do? The primary purpose of OSHA is […]
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If you suffer from a medical condition linked to your work, you may be able to file for workers’ compensation in Maryland. However, workers’ compensation doesn’t cover all medical conditions. To qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, your illness must meet the legal definition of an occupational disease. So what exactly is an occupational disease? Let’s […]
If you are a worker who has been injured on the job, you may have considered hiring a workers’ compensation attorney to help you receive the compensation or benefits that you deserve. It is important to understand how these lawyers get paid and what to look for when selecting an attorney. Let’s take a closer […]
A workers’ compensation defense attorney specializes in defending employers and insurance companies against claims of workplace injury. They handle a wide range of cases, from small disputes to large-scale litigation. Depending on the situation, a workers’ compensation defense attorney may be responsible for: Reviewing medical records Taking depositions Preparing answers to pleadings Consulting with experts […]
Are you nervous about the workers’ compensation hearing questions at your meeting? Here’s what you need to know. If you’ve been injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. To receive these benefits, you will need to file a claim and attend a hearing. At the hearing, the judge will ask […]
Most people know they can collect workers’ compensation for on-the-job injuries. But is hearing loss workers compensation included? Is hearing loss covered under workers’ compensation laws? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t always clear-cut. Every state has different workers’ compensation laws. In some states, hearing loss is only covered if it can be proven that the job […]
Were you injured at work? What should you know about Maryland workers’ compensation permanent injury settlement amounts? A permanent injury is an injury that results in a lasting disability. This could be a physical disability, such as paralysis, or a mental disability, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Permanent injuries can be caused by a […]
If you’ve been injured at work, you may be wondering what income replacement benefits you’re entitled to. Income replacement benefits are designed to help workers who are unable to work due to a workplace injury or illness. Here’s what you need to know about income replacement benefits, including how to qualify for them and how […]
What can you do about a hazardous workplace before someone gets injured? Many people don’t realize it, but there are a lot of hazardous workplaces out there. Sometimes hazards are unavoidable. For example, firefighters and police officers face risks all of the time. In other cases, hazards are preventable. Sometimes, hazards are due to poor […]
In many cases, companies settle workers’ compensation claims outside of a courtroom. The injured party files their claim and receives the benefits available to them. But in some cases, workers’ compensation claims to go to trial. What should you know before your workers’ comp claim goes to trial? There are many reasons why workers’ compensation […]
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