I agree with Mr. Kirk. Compensation is available under Maryland workers comp laws if you have permanent remaining issues. Your question directly indicates that you have remaining and permanent issues. Contact a workers compensation attorney to discuss obtaining a rating with a doctor that is... View More

The short answer is there are a lot of factors that play into this. The payments are for a temporary basis so not to last permanently. Depending on the severity of the injury, amount of treatment, what doctors are recomending, and other factors, an injured worker could conceivably be on ttd for... View More

Further information would be needed to accurately answer this question. I would suggest an in office consultation with a workers compensation attorney to better determine your rights. If you have an attorney then he or she should answer this for you.

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You can sell your items but be sure to have your attorney let the workers compensation adjuster know about the sales. If you are receiving money for these items the adjuster may want to reduce the payments by what you are receiving from sales income you receive.

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You are entitled to be paid temporary total disability/ lost wages at 2/3 your normal gross wages. Because its been 3 months the defense may challenge the case but hopefully not.

In addition to ttd you may qualify for permanency money, mileage , medical payment, and potentially voc... View More

Typically the first report of injury is filed by the employer and it starts the statute of limitations period. The injured worker is responsible to file the claim form c30. This should be done with a workers comp attorney so that it can be done properly and not cause issues in the future.... View More

It is important to know whether your brother does not wish to bring a suit on his own behalf, or if he is physically unable to because of an incapacity. More information would be needed.

Unfortunately Maryland law does state what you have been told. There are however other means of recovering money which can be used to recouperate your losses. Industrial loss may be an argument worth making. Also, public safety employees are entitled to increased benefits at the time of... View More

Yes. It is particularly important to file with the workers comp commission. An attorney can help you fill out the claim form if needed. Attorneys do charge a fee unless money is recovered.

Once you are MMI you are no longer temporarily disabled so the ttd checks are stopped. Until voc rehab starts there is little if any entitlement to weekly benefits. Depending on your circumstances your attorney may be able to get you paid for the period. If you have no attorney you should... View More

It sounds like the insurance company has referred their case to their attorney. Most likely the new attorney will evaluate the claim and make their recommendations to the insurance adjuster. The recommendation could be to accept the case and pay for medical and lost wages, or to challenge the... View More

They are required to have a wc policy by law. You can search for the insurance provider on the Maryland Workers Compensation commission website.

Good luck!

Yes you can. These are somewhat complicated cases that eventually require a judgement against the Maryland Unsatisfied Claim and Judgement division of MAIF. It is best to contact an attorney to discuss this process and your case.

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Absolutely. This is common in cases involving an employee driving a company car and involved in a collision. Other circumstances exist such as trip and fall incidents while working on another business or persons property. Contact a Maryland work injury attorney to discuss further. Good luck!

There is a chance workers comp benefits can be recovered. A conversation with a Maryland Workers compensation attorney is necessary because many factors of the particular case come in to play. Good Luck.

Under Maryland jurisdiction There is a time limit of 3 years from the date of accident. Call an attorney asap. I wish you good luck!

Maryland law provides very little job protection when it comes to workers comp cases. Unfortunately many of my clients lose their job after sustaining a work place injury. Its of no fault of their own but employers sometime take advantage of the circumstances and terminate employment. What may... View More

You can switch attorneys at anytime. It is always a good idea to try and speak with your current attorney and discuss why you are disatisfied and if he or she can make some changes to meet your needs. If the attorney to client relationship is beyond repair than your new attorney will have to... View More

There is some variance as to the common injuries covered under wc but ordinarily it is " the cause" of the injury or disease. For example lung cancer is easier proved when a firefighter suffers from it. Carpal tunnel when a cosmetologist suffers from it. Usually with strains and broken... View More

The local tort claims act will place especially urgent deadlines on you as a plaintiff that ordinarily dont matter. Contact an attorney and get your claim started asap. Good luck!