Category: Workers’ Compensation

If you’ve been scheduled for an independent medical examination (IME) after a workplace injury, it’s normal to feel unsure of what to expect. Although a workers’ comp IME may seem neutral, your employer’s insurance company can use the results to challenge your claim and potentially reduce or deny your benefits. For this reason, it’s crucial…

Maryland workers’ compensation hearings become necessary when an employer or their insurance company disputes a claim. These hearings are intended to resolve disputes regarding medical care, employment status, or wage-loss benefits. However, preparing for a hearing can feel overwhelming when you’re already managing your injuries and under financial pressure. Learning the most common reasons for…

Sometimes, a work injury or occupational disease can make a prior injury or pre-existing medical condition worse. You may experience an increase in the severity of symptoms or other health complications that slow down the recovery process. You may also worry about how your situation could affect your eligibility for or the amount of workers’…

If you’ve been injured at work, your employer may request an independent medical examination (IME). An IME means seeing a doctor other than your own so your employer and their insurer can get a second opinion on your injuries and how they affect your ability to work. While an IME is intended to be conducted…

A workplace injury in Maryland can have serious consequences, potentially limiting your ability to perform your job and earn a living. The state’s workers’ compensation system provides disability benefits to eligible employees, regardless of whether their injuries are temporary or how severely they limit their ability to work. Understanding the difference between temporary vs. permanent…

The Maryland workers’ compensation system can be complicated, leading many injured employees to make innocent errors that negatively impact their claims. Here are the most common mistakes to avoid when you file for workers’ compensation benefits. Not Reporting the Injury Immediately One of the first steps you must take after a work injury is to…

During a workers’ compensation case, an employer or medical provider may request that an injured employee undergo a functional capacity evaluation (FCE) to determine whether they can return to work. An FCE can show whether an employee can return to their pre-injury occupation after a work injury.   What is a Functional Capacity Evaluation? In a…

The physical pain, financial stress, and emotional burden can be overwhelming after a workplace accident. Pursuing workers’ compensation benefits for job injuries can help offset your expenses while you recover. However, the workers’ compensation process is complex, and you may need clarification about what to do and where to go for help. An experienced work…

Medical records are an essential component of every workers’ compensation case. However, questions often arise about the types of medical records employers and insurers have the right to request when processing a claim. You do not want your employer or their insurance company to have access to your entire medical history, and you might worry…

Expenses can pile up quickly after a job injury. In addition to your medical bills, you may worry about lost wages, reduced future earnings, and any long-term disabilities you develop. Naturally, you want to secure maximum compensation in a workers’ compensation settlement. But how much of your award do you get to keep? Other parties,…