Are Maryland Workers’ Comp Benefits Taxable?
Are workers’ compensation benefits in Maryland taxable? It is that time of year that this question comes up frequently. The answer is NO. Workers’ compensation benefits are paid to injured […]
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Rotator Cuff tears in Maryland Workers’ Compensation
Rotator cuff injuries are some of the most common injuries I have seen in my Maryland workers’ compensation practice. Particularly in the Hagerstown area where we see significant warehouse and […]
In Maryland, Seven Things to NOT DO in an IME
Independent Medical Examinations are frequent in workers compensation cases in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Just a few quick words about an IME. First, they are not ‘independent’ exams. These are exams […]
What are ‘issues’ in Maryland Workers’ Comp?
The adjudication process of a Maryland workers’ compensation claim is significantly different than adjudication of a workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania. Starting the adjudication process in Maryland is usually done […]
A Workers Compensation Hearing in Maryland
A Maryland Workers Compensation hearing occurs when there is a dispute between the injured employee and the employer/insurance carrier. The initial dispute may be because your employer is disputing the […]
Five Steps When Injured at Work in Maryland
There are five easy steps that Maryland injured workers can take to protect their claim for benefits. These steps are fairly simple, but you will be surprised how often some, […]
Hernias do not meet occupational disease definition in Maryland workers compensation
Hernia work injuries must occur form an accidental injury to be compensable in Maryland workers compensation. Recently, the Maryland Court of Appeals decided a case on hernias and occupational disease. […]
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 […]