Injured at Work
The laws governing compensation for Maryland are fairly simple. As in other States, an injured worker must show:
- that the injury was accidental
- that the injury occurred while working
Common Myths about Worker's Compensation Claims
Myth 1- - I can't collect because my own mistake contributed to the
accident
If your mistake was part of your effort to perform your job, you win. Unlike other kinds of
accidents, there is no defense when the injured person, through poor judgment or bad luck, contributes
to the accident. For example, a worker, who drops a heavy objects and severs a toe, has a valid claim.
Myth 2- - I can't collect because I should have known that an accident was possible.
You do not lose your benefits by using equipment incorrectly or failing to use the correct equipment, if you
were trying to complete a task for your employer. For example, when an employee agrees to work without
safety equipment, the worker wins.
Myth 3 - - I can win lots of money even though I never missed a day of work.
The primary reason for Worker's Compensation law is to compensate workers when they can not work
because of a workplace injury. Awards are based on the weeks lost from work.
How I Can Help You
If you are injured or become ill as a result of an event on the job, I will act immediately to secure your legal rights including:
- full medical treatment
- disability payments
- compensation for permanent injuries
- training for new work if you can not return to your job
The law imposes deadlines. Do not delay. Contact me for a free consultation.