Monthly Archives: July 2026
Does Workers’ Compensation Apply to Heat Stroke?
Extreme heat can cause devastating and fatal harm to individuals who spend an extended period of time outdoors, and especially workers who are required to exert physical effort during extreme heat. As the recent heat wave impacting Maryland and much of the east coast underscores, it is critical for employers to ensure that there… Read More »
Hot Weather and Maryland Work Injuries
As hot weather becomes the norm once again in Maryland and throughout the East Coast, it is important for workers — and especially those who primarily perform their jobs outdoors — to understand the risks of heat in relation to work-related injuries and illnesses. According to the National Weather Service, average temperatures in the… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Workers’ Compensation Claim and a Personal Injury Claim in Maryland?
When you are injured on the job in any kind of work in Maryland — from physical, blue-collar labor on a construction site to demanding labor in hospital emergency departments to intellectual work in a college or university or other white-collar job — you may be eligible to obtain compensation. Most employees who get… Read More »
After-Effects of Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Workplace
Suffering a brain injury in any context and as a result of any type of traumatic incident can be life-altering. Even when a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is classified as ‚Äúmild,‚Äù which is the term for a concussion, the aftermath can still involve a difficult and complex recovery period. More serious TBIs can require… Read More »
