Monthly Archives: June 2026
Employer Sponsored Disability Benefits – What You Should Know Before Filing a Claim
When you are hired, your employer may offer a group disability plan for short term and/or long term disability benefits. These plans provide income replacement benefits if you are injured or sick and unable to work. The plans are governed by ERISA which is the Employment Retirement Income Security Act, a Federal Act. Under… Read More »
Aircraft Tug Vehicle Injuries Among Airline Workers
A recent devastating, fatal injury at the Orlando International Airport is a reminder of the serious work hazards that airline workers face on a regular basis. In particular, employees who handle luggage and air required to work with heavy equipment on runway areas can sustain life-threatening and deadly injuries when collisions occur. The recent… Read More »
What to Know About Finger Amputations at Work
Workplace injuries in Maryland can range from relatively minor injuries from which a worker can recover quickly to those injuries that result in permanent disabilities. Even within the realm of injuries that cause permanent disabilities, there are varying degrees of severity. In some instances, a person may sustain a debilitating traumatic brain injury or… Read More »
White Collar Employees and Workers’ Compensation in Maryland
When we hear about serious or deadly work injuries in Maryland, many of us envision hazardous worksites such as construction areas with scaffolding and heavy machinery, or airport runways with various vehicles and machines that can cause severe harm. Yet white-collar workplaces can also have injury risks, and white-collar employees can sustain injuries on… Read More »
Hospital Nurses and Workplace Injuries
Nurses have some of the most difficult jobs in the country, and they are also among the most commonly injured workers in America. Nurses are employed in various types of settings, from physicians’ offices to nursing homes to hospitals. In hospital settings, nurses often experience the highest rates of injuries due to the wide… Read More »
