Category: Workers’ Compensation
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…
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,…
One of the most important steps in a Maryland workers’ compensation claim is the independent medical examination (IME). During the IME, a doctor will examine you and your medical records to confirm your injuries and their cause. Because workers’ compensation benefits are only available to those who have sustained an injury at work or while…
Maryland workers’ compensation law allows injured employees to choose their doctor for treatment after a job injury. The employer’s insurance company must honor the worker’s choice and pay the cost of covered medical expenses stemming from the accidental injury. But getting paid is not always that simple. While the insurer must accept the worker’s choice…
Most Maryland employees are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits if they suffer a job injury. However, applying for benefits is a multi-step process that can be difficult to navigate alone. Even a small error could cause your workers’ compensation claim to be delayed or denied, placing you in a precarious financial position when you need…
Stress is an unfortunate but common problem among Maryland workers. Long hours, overwork, intense pressure from management, and other factors can take a significant psychological and physical toll on employees. But can you file a workers’ compensation claim for stress? Keep reading to learn more from the Maryland workers’ compensation lawyers at Trollinger Law LLC….
It’s easy for there to be some confusion on how and when you should return to work after a workplace injury. You may also feel stress or anxiety at the prospect of returning before you are ready. At Trollinger Law LLC, we understand your apprehension. Getting back into the swing of things is never easy,…
