Recent Blog Posts
What Does “No Fault” Mean for Your Work Injury Claim?
If you were recently injured at work or while performing an off-site work job, you may have started looking into the Maryland workers’ compensation system and learned that it is a “no fault” system. What does “no fault” mean for your work injury claim? Our Maryland workers’ compensation lawyers can explain in more detail… Read More »
Common Injuries for Hospital Workers in Emergency Medicine
Maryland hospital workers in nearly any role can sustain injuries on the job, but hospital workers in certain areas can be at greater risk of injury than others. In particular, workers in emergency departments and emergency medicine are frequently among the types of hospital workers reporting the highest rates of injury and missed workdays…. Read More »
Why Warehousing is Among the Most Dangerous Work in Maryland
Warehousing is among the most dangerous work in Maryland and throughout the country, but most of the hazards are also avoidable with proper protections, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Yet much too often, workplaces do not have the most appropriate safety measures in place or do not provide the types… Read More »
Can Cold Weather Cause Compensable Work Injuries?
Many different kinds of workers in Maryland must work outdoors in extreme temperatures or conditions, and many other workers have duties that require them to be outdoors and subject to the hazards associated with cold weather in the winter or high heat in the summer. If you were injured at your workplace and cold… Read More »
Dump Truck Operator Injuries
Heavy machinery operators on construction sites, as well as construction workers whose jobs require work to be done around heavy machinery, are at significant risk of a debilitating or deadly injury. Dump trucks can be especially hazardous and are routinely responsible for dozens of deaths on construction sites every year. According to the National… Read More »
Lumbar Injuries and Maryland Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Workers in Maryland can sustain various kinds of musculoskeletal injuries on the job, and these injuries can range widely in terms of their severity. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), back injuries are among the most commonly reported source of nonfatal injuries that result in missed workdays and workers’ compensation claims…. Read More »
Construction Injuries Involving Backhoes
Certain types of construction work, particularly those that require any type of excavation on site, may include the use of backhoes. Backhoes are a specific type of excavator — a common type of heavy machine that is used in various types of construction projects. Generally speaking, backhoes are used for specific kinds of excavation… Read More »
Work Accidents and Thoracic Spine Injuries
None of us leave for work with the expectation that we will suffer an avoidable and serious work injury. Yet various kinds of workplace accidents occur with regularity, and these accidents can lead to severe harm. Back injuries are among the most common types of workplace injury resulting in missed workdays for employees in… Read More »
Forklift Injuries in Warehouses and on Construction Sites
Did you know that one in every six workplace deaths involves a forklift? That data comes from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which also reports that “70 percent of forklift accidents are preventable with standard safety measures.” Forklifts are used in various industries that require transporting heavy loads, but they are especially… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Workers’ Compensation and a Social Security Disability Claim?
In the aftermath of a work accident or occupational exposure that has left you in pain, unable to work, and in need of medical care, it can be difficult to know what your next steps should be in seeking compensation. You may know about workers’ compensation benefits in Maryland, and you might also know… Read More »
