Monthly Archives: July 2022
High Risk Of Burns Means Higher Workers’ Comp Benefits For Maryland Firefighters
Burns are fortunately one of the least common types of workplace injuries, at just 1.4 percent of total cases reported to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) every year. However, the risk of suffering severe burn injuries is higher among firefighters for obvious reasons. The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (MD WCC) reports that… Read More »
Non-Medical Requirements For SSDI Benefits
If you are applying for benefits under the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, you have no doubt focused considerable attention on meeting the medical requirements. According to rules implemented by the Social Security Administration (SSA), you must suffer from a medical condition that renders you unable to work or imposes severe limitations… Read More »
What Does A Maryland Workers’ Comp Fraud Investigator Do?
If you have ever been tempted to fudge information in connection with workers’ compensation benefits, a key point should make you think twice: Making fraudulent statements on an initial application is a crime, and you could even face charges by being dishonest after you are approved. Under Maryland workers’ compensation laws, you can be… Read More »
Good And Bad Reasons For Long Term Disability Denial
Many Maryland workers have health insurance and retirement benefits through their employers, but a good percentage of them do not understand their coverage for long-term disability (LTD) benefits. One important point is that the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) applies to short- and long-term benefits for disabled employees, just as it protects your… Read More »