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What to Know About Fatal Work Injuries and Workers’ Compensation

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

Work-related injuries can occur in any type of job and in any industry in Maryland. Some types of professions do have more injury risks, but it is important to remember that injuries are possible in any job and may be compensable through the Maryland workers’ compensation system. Any kind of injury that results in… Read More »

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Top Causes of Maintenance and Repair Worker Injuries

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

Maintenance and repair workers are grouped together in the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) “occupational outlook handbook,” which provides details about various professions within a range of industries, including common work duties, pay scales, work environment, hazards, and more. Generally speaking, the BLS reports that maintenance and repair workers “fix and maintain machines,… Read More »

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Can I File a Lawsuit In Addition to a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

Work injuries in any industry or job in Maryland can be debilitating, and they can require an employee to take time off from work for medical care and rehabilitation. In general, employers throughout the state are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, and there are very few exceptions. You should be able to expect,… Read More »

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Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation and SSDI?

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

Many Maryland employees who get hurt on the job sustain injuries that allow them to seek workers’ compensation benefits. For some of those workers, their injuries are so severe that they also qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments. If you are in this situation, or if you believe you are likely in… Read More »

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How Long Will My Workers’ Compensation Benefits Last?

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

Workplace injuries can be devastating. They can result in many missed weeks, months, or even years of work while the injured employee is in recovery, and in particularly severe cases, the disabilities arising out of a workplace injury can be permanent. Depending on the type of permanent injury, the employee may be able to… Read More »

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Heat-Related Work Injuries and Maryland Workers’ Compensation

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

Summer weather often makes work dangerous for employees who perform some or all of their duties outdoors. Construction workers, roofers, airline tarmac employees, and warehousing employees working without air conditioning can all be exposed to temperatures that can ultimately result in heat illness and heat stress. Even indoor workers who perform tasks in manufacturing,… Read More »

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4 Maryland Workers’ Comp Laws All Employees Should Know

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

Even if you do not work in an industry that is well-known for workplace accidents and occupational diseases, it is still important to know your rights under workers’ compensation laws in Maryland. Job-related medical conditions are more common than you think, as the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that there are almost… Read More »

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Does Maryland Workers’ Comp Cover Surgery?

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

You could suffer injuries at work in any number of ways, from falls and trips to electrocution and repetitive strain. On-the-job conditions can take their toll, and data from the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission indicates the body parts that are most often affected by workplace accidents. Taking the top spot is lower back injuries… Read More »

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Does Hearing Loss Qualify for Workers’ Compensation?

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

Maryland’s workers’ compensation system provides benefits to anyone with an on-the-job injury. Hearing loss is a serious problem, affecting manufacturing and construction workers in large numbers, as well as anyone who works in a loud environment. The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has passed noise standards to protect workers from excess noise…. Read More »

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Can Nurses Receive Workers’ Compensation for Needlestick Injuries?

By Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC |

Nurses work around many sharp instruments, from scalpels to needles. It is unsurprising that many nurses will accidentally get poked by one of these objects. In the nursing profession, these are called “sharps” or “needlestick” injuries. The great risk is that a nurse will become exposed to someone else’s blood or bodily fluids and,… Read More »

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