Archives : Workers’ Comp
10 Facts about Workplace Safety
Workplaces are much safer since the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act, which promised workers the right to a safe job. Despite the significant improvement in workplace rules and regulations, too many workers are still at serious risk of on-the-job injury, illness, and even death. Here are 10 facts to consider about America’s workers based […]
June 2014 Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Cases
Injury: Back Body Part: Back Amount: $59,649.17 Claimant sustained an injury to his back and had one doctor’s visit. Within months, claimant sustained subsequent injury to his back, which was treated with conservative treatment and injections. The Commission determined that both were compensable injuries and Claimant was entitled to recover for both claims. Injury: […]
American Workers’ Compensation – A System to Be Grateful For?
When a worker is injured, becomes ill or is killed as a result of work, that person is eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits. These programs are run by the states, and each state has their own laws regarding compensation levels and procedures. However, this right is not enjoyed worldwide. Countries with less protection look very […]
Warnken, LLC Obtained More than $600,000 for Injured Workers in May
$609,887.41 to be exact. Warnken, LLC’s Workers’ Compensation Cases Completed in May… Injury: Back Injury Body Part: Back Amount: $10,000.00 Claimant originally received a PPD award in the amount of $23,025.00. Thereafter, the injured worker decided to settle the claim with the insurer because of a move out of state. Injury: Left shoulder labral […]
The Fear of an Injured Worker
Yesterday, I spoke to an individual who had broken his arm at work. It had happened years ago and he had never filed a workers comp claim. Through a strange set of facts, it’s possible he never notified his employer of the injury. I asked him why he hadn’t filed the claim. He said it […]
Dear Experienced Comp Attorney,
Dear Experienced Comp Attorney, Thank you for your insightful message on our Maryland workers’ compensation calculator today. You said: “Your calculator for valuing a claim has got to be the dumbest thing I have ever seen.” If I may be so bold, please allow me to comment. The dumbest thing you have ever seen? Really? […]
Eight Mistakes by Injured Workers
by Rebecca Smith, Esq. 1. Not Reporting Injury Immediately If an injured worker does not report the injury or illness as soon as possible, there could be numerous obstacles that will arise. First, the employer cannot notify the workers’ comp insurer. If the insurer is not put on notice, there could be a delay in […]
Dr. Launder, Maryland Orthopedics, and Two Sides to Every Story
by Byron B. Warnken, Esq. If you have any relationship to workers’ compensation in Maryland, Dr. Launder’s public note should be read. You can find it here: http://drlaundersresponse.com/. Here are eight specific points we feel anybody new to the workers’ compensation system should know: “Over the years, however, workman’s comp insurers tightened their control over […]
Permanent Disability in Maryland workers’ compensation
Introduction In Maryland, there are two different forms of permanent disability – permanent partial and permanent total. Relevant to calculating a permanent disability award is both the employee’s average weekly wage, in addition to the overall State average for a given year. Further, there are four different “tiers” of permanent disability benefits under the Maryland […]
More Common Workers’ Compensation Questions
by Rebecca Smith, Esq. I’m afraid that I will not be able to continue working in my field due to my on the job injury/illness. Will worker’s compensation help me find a new job? If your workers’ compensation carrier determines that you can no longer perform your former job duties due to your injury or […]
