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answered on Mar 17, 2024
If you were injured on the job, you can file a claim for workers' compensation. You cannot sue your employer in court. Workers' compensation is your exclusive.
It is illegal to fire someone for making a workers' compensation claim under Maryland law.
I was injured at work and have undergone surgery on my wrist. My doctor recommended light duty due to nerve issues, but Workman's Comp seems to be pressuring the doctor to clear me for work. The doctor saw my hand shaking but dismissed it. I haven't received clear guidance on my work... View More 
answered on Apr 5, 2025
If you have an attorney representing you, you should discuss this issue with your lawyer. If not, you should retain an attorney. You will need to continue to get disability notes from your doctor while in treatment. If you are released to light duty, it should specifically state your limitations... View More
I am currently receiving workers' compensation in Maryland for an injury I sustained at work when I slipped due to oil on the floor, which was painted without the sand for traction. My injury has left me unable to walk correctly and unable to fully bend or straighten my left knee. Despite... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2025
You need a lawyer who handles Workers' Compensation claims. Not all personal injury lawyers accept Workers' Compenation claims, but many do.
My wife was injured at work and had a knee replacement and has been off work and getting a worker's comp check for more than a year, but she suddenly died from a heart attack last week, do I still get her check? We live in Maryland
answered on Jan 10, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Her workers' compensation checks stop when she dies. However, you may be able to make a dependency claim to recover compensation for her permanent disability. You should speak with her attorney about that.
It is about incident happen last year April I got the footage of the incident so I think this incident is a very serious matter I do not want to go viral with it I need a lawyer to talk to before I do what I have to do thank you
answered on Feb 8, 2024
If you want some direction, you will need to provide more information. Most importantly, what type of incident was it?
I was fired from my work (local restaurant). And to be paid we are handed in person paychecks. I still don't have my final paycheck because I am scared of talking to my former bosses. It has been around 4 months now since my termination and i was wondering, how long are they required to hold... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2023
You should e-mail your former employer and request that they mail you your check. Give them your current address.
Hello, I am a Amazon delivery driver & on 8/4/23 I was bitten in the elbow & fingers by a customers dog. She requested for packages to be delivered to the rear door of her home. I pulled into her drive way, she & i made eye contact & smiled at each other and she and 1 dog went into... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2023
You have both a workers’ comp claim and a claim against the homeowner. Hire a lawyer. If you miss time from work due to injury on the job, and assuming you are a covered employee, then you will receive Temporary Total benefits. In the meantime you pursue the homeowner claim against the homeowner... View More
My previous workers comp company is suing me for wages paid to my subcontractors. They are claiming they are considered employees not subcontractors. I have contracts, exclusion forms and invoices for each subcontractor. I have been in dispute with them for over a year. I just received summons... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
You need a very experienced attorney in Maryland.
A typical workers compensation attorney handles claims involving workplace injuries either on behalf of the employer or the injured worker.
You need a different type of lawyer with more sophisticated civil litigation experience... View More
The Department of Labor I find it hard to find attorney to handles with them
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answered on Oct 28, 2022
You need a lawyer who handles federal workers' compensation claims. YOu can use the find an attorney service on the site to locate one. Best of luck.
Surgery was 3/9/22
answered on Oct 7, 2022
If you start working while receiving temporary total disability, then you must notify the workers' compensation carrier immediately and your checks will stop. You are not entitled to temporary total disability if you are working. You should be with an attorney about your workers'... View More
Normally, I work 3am-1pm as a delivery driver. Recently, I injured my back and was placed on light duty temporarily while it is rested. (Just a strain dr says) in my place of employment, injured workers are often made fun of and taunted for being injured and treated by management as if every claim... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2022
Sorry to hear of your injury. An employer is required to honor your work restrictions, and if not, you would be entitled to workers' compensation wage benefits. It would be hard to characterize your employer honoring your work restrictions and providing work within those restrictions as... View More
If absent from an injury for less than 14 days, WC will not pay for the first 3 days.
Is it legal or illegal for a company to pay for that first 3 days as a benefit?
answered on Apr 6, 2022
You are correct that the workers' compensation carrier does not pay for the first three days of work unless you miss at least two weeks of work. However, you can use your sick leave or the employer can voluntarily pay you for these days. It is not illegal for them to do so.
I has a hearing coming up that has been canceled because my old employer has withdrawn issues?
answered on Mar 20, 2022
It means that they are no longer contesting the claim or issue that they raised in your case.
Employer didnt find me a project for 5 months. He didnt pay me salary and is asking me to pay for the one month salary paid during the no work period, H1B transfer. He is threatening to collect it from my reference person incase I fail to pay.
answered on Jul 14, 2021
Well, this seems like a questionable action, but you appear to have fallen out of status. This appears to be a less than bona fide employer. There is outstanding salary that you are entitled to, but you will have to file a complaint with the Department of Labor.
Your decision to remain... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2021
When an attorney requests an emergency hearing, the Workers' Compensation Commission must first decide whether to grant it. If it is granted, the hearing will usually take place in 30-60 days, but it varies.
answered on Jun 3, 2021
There is not time deadline for the IME doctor to produce his or her findings. Your attorney can request a copy of the report from the insurance company if it has been a while.
Does this count towards substantial gainful employment? I want to invest my money but I don't want it to be counted against me. I am also collecting SSDI and I don't want to lose my benefits.
answered on Jan 31, 2021
No. Investment income is "unearned income" and there is no limit on the amount of unearned income you can generate for yourself. SSDI and workers' compensation benefits are only affected by actual employment/work income. Self-trading your own investments is not considered employment.
I'm looking for information regarding MD Workers Comp cases. I saw my doctor on 08/11 and its now 10/06 and still no report. The hearing is set for 10/30.
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answered on Oct 6, 2020
Everything is supposed to be served on the other side in advance of the hearing date. That often is not the case. In some instances the IME reports are delivered on the date of hearing. in other instances the commissioner 'holds the record open' so that the report can be filed later.
Should the doctor only have access to medical records related to my injury? Is he granted my entire medical history since I was a kid? Thanks
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answered on Sep 25, 2020
So, you have filed a workers' compensation claim. By doing so, you've in effect but the body part injured "at issue". In other words, whether or not you've ever had problems with that part of your body before is the subject of legitimate inquiry. Certainly, the employer is... View More
I'm getting conflicting advice from brokers, and have the exception form for officers, but want to make sure I am in the clear. Thank you!
answered on Sep 16, 2020
An owner who is also an employee has an option under Maryland law to either pay for coverage or waive coverage so long as they own at least 20% of the company.
The relevant law is Labor & Employment Article §9-206.
While not legal advice, I hope this general information... View More
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