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answered on Jul 21, 2017

Absolutely. If a doctor has determined that you have sustained a permanent injury pursuant to AMA guidelines, you are entitled to a monetary award, based on a number of factors, including the degree or percentage of impairment. One of the factors a court would determine in setting your award is the... View More

Clients have the absolute right to retain counsel of their choosing.

Sometimes a good lawyer will not be able to respond to contact right away but if repeated attempts to contact or discuss a case are not met with success a client might seek new counsel they are more comfortable with.... 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

A business owner in Maryland generally has the option of either purchasing Workers Comp for themselves or waiving it. Naturally the business must provide workers comp for all its employees. Typically the LLC members are not true "employees." Any workers compensation carrier should... 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.

Certainly discuss this... View More

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answered on Apr 21, 2017

It does not appear that you are represented by counsel. The the fact that you are at this stage, with the various orders you indicated, but without any worker's compensation benefits to show for it, suggests to me that perhaps it is time to change that plan of action. Many WC lawyers offer... View More

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

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

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answered on Mar 16, 2017

There can be a delay between the cessation of temporary total disability benefits at a point of maximum medical improvement, and the resumption of benefits once approved for vocational rehabilitation. You should consider consulting with an experienced workers compensation attorney to ensure you are... 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!

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answered on Feb 1, 2017

Yes. Absolutely. The general rules are that you cannot sue your employer and you are limited to collecting workers compensation benefits from your employer. However if you were injured while at work through the negligence of a third party, you can absolutely file a personal injury claim against... View More

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answered on Jan 14, 2017

There has to be an employer-employee relationship in order to entitle one to workers compensation benefits. Sometimes employers characterize their employees as independent contractors, but that might not be the case legally. The legal test is a complex one. You should immediately consult with an... View More

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

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answered on Nov 22, 2016

Any accidental injury arising from your employment, or any occupational disease caused by workplace conditions are covered. You should immediately co fault with an experienced workers compensation lawyer to preserve and advance your claim.