Tag: Maryland Workers Comp

Maryland Workers Compensation

Can Maryland injured workers choose their own doctor?

The answer to the question is, in Maryland, you can choose your own doctor to treat for a Maryland worker-related injury.  Besides wage loss benefits, the biggest concern of any injured worker is their own medical treatment. Because Pennsylvania and Maryland neighbor each other, injured workers often get confused at differences between the two states when handling a work-related injury.  Many injured workers we represent live in northern Maryland or live in Pennsylvania, but get […]

Maryland Workers Compensation

Maryland Workers Compensation Commission moving forward under new procedures

The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission outlined new procedures in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Via an Order from April 23, 2020, the Commission has postponed all in-person hearings through June 5, 2020.  The commission realizes the need to move forward with Maryland workers compensation cases.  As such, the commission will allow parties to request a video remote hearings.  A stipulation regarding the request is that both parties must agree to a video remote hearing. The […]