Common Jobs in Maryland with the Highest Fatality Rates
Work injuries can happen in any industry or occupation in Maryland, but some types of jobs have higher injury and fatality rates than others. Indeed, there are certain occupations that routinely have very high accidental death rates, often due to the nature of the work and common safety issues that are present for workers in the particular industry. In some types of Maryland jobs, both nonfatal and fatal injuries are high. In others, nonfatal injuries are particularly high but may not frequently report deadly injuries. What are some of the common types of jobs where life-threatening and fatal injuries occur most frequently? Our Maryland workers’ compensation lawyers can provide you with more information, and we can tell you more about seeking death benefits through the Maryland workers’ compensation system.
Occupations with the Highest Rates of Fatal Injuries
What are the jobs in Maryland with the highest fatality rates? The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) cites the following as the most common types of occupations where fatalities are reported:
- Logging;
- Fishing;
- Roofing;
- Refuse and recyclable collection;
- Aircraft pilots and flight engineers;
- Construction workers and assistants;
- Delivery drivers;
- Truck drivers;
- Maintenance workers; and
- Agricultural workers.
Deaths can also occur in any other industry or occupation, but they may occur less often or very rarely.
Seeking Death Benefits After a Deadly Work Accident
Nobody should have to experience the death of a loved one because of a workplace accident. Yet in the above professions, accidents resulting in deadly falls from heights, heavy machinery accidents, and motor vehicle collisions are more common than in other types of work. When a worker does suffer a fatal workplace accident, whether in one of the above types of jobs or another industry or profession, surviving family members may be able to seek death benefits through the Maryland workers’ compensation system.
If you are a person who was either wholly or partially dependent on the deceased worker, you may be eligible to obtain death benefits. A dependent can be eligible to receive two-thirds of the deceased’s average weekly wage at the time of the death, at a rate not to exceed the Maryland average weekly wage. A lawyer can help you to determine your eligibility and the steps you will need to take in order to seek benefits.
Contact a Maryland Workers’ Compensation Attorney Assisting Families with Death Benefits
If you and your family have recently gone through the tragic experience of losing a loved one in an occupational accident, it is important to find out about seeking workers’ compensation death benefits as soon as possible. The timeline for seeking benefits is limited, and we know it can be difficult to think about legal claims when you are dealing with the loss of a loved one. Our experienced Maryland workers’ compensation lawyers at the Law Offices of Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC will make the process as easy for you as possible, and we will help you to seek the benefits you need. Contact us today for more information about how our firm can assist you and your family.
Sources:
bls.gov/charts/census-of-fatal-occupational-injuries/civilian-occupations-with-high-fatal-work-injury-rates.htm
law.justia.com/codes/maryland/labor-and-employment/title-9/subtitle-6/part-xii/section-9-683-3/
