Maryland Workers' Compensation Law Firm
Workers' compensation laws were put into place to assist workers injured on the job in the collection of lost wages and benefits. These laws are intended to expedite the process of compensating the injured worker and avoid filing a lawsuit against the employer.
Work-related injuries can include the following: Slipping and falling, automobile/truck accidents, injuries or accidents while operating equipment or machinery, injuries due to lifting/carrying objects for work, other repetitive stress injuries such as hearing loss, carpal tunnel, joint injuries, lung cancer and asthma.
Maryland law requires all employers to protect their employees from work related injuries by providing Worker’s Compensation Insurance at no cost to the employee. All claims are filed with the Worker’s Compensation Commission, and are paid by insurance. Keeping your job open for you until you are able to return to work and not penalizing you for filing a claim are two additional benefits provided by the workers' compensation laws in Maryland.
It is imperative that an injured worker seek legal representation. The laws can be very difficult to navigate and change very frequently. Getting legal advice from an experienced workers' compensation attorney will help in getting fair compensation based on the law.
