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If you are injured at work in Maryland, you need to take several steps to make sure you secure your rights under the workers' compensation law of Maryland. This is a good road map. But remember, a consultation is free, and having an experienced workers' compensation lawyer can be invaluable, so don't hesitate to contact […]

This article explains what happens at a Maryland Workers Compensation Commission Hearing, and how you can prepare for it. We have discussed this, but I like to put things in writing so you have a refresher you can refer to later. Prepare for a Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission hearing by understanding the process and reviewing […]

One of the (many) confusing things about workers' comp comes up when you go back to work part time because your injury keeps you from working full time. You are losing money because of the injury, so you should be compensated, but you cannot get paid the same as when you were totally off work. […]

This post explains your Average Weekly Wage, how to calculate it, and what I need you to do now. Your average weekly wage is very important in workers' comp cases because all of your monetary benefits are based on it. If you are reading this, the workers' comp insurer probably sent us a document called […]

The Workers’ Comp Settlement Process: From Agreement to Payment in Maryland This post explains the process from the moment you agree to a settlement of your Maryland workers’ compensation claim, until you actually get a check in your hand. However, when it comes to workers' compensation claim settlements, agreeing on the numbers is only the […]

This article explains what happens when I receive your permanent partial disability (PPD) rating from our doctor. Please read it over, and call me if you have any questions. If you need a Waldorf workers’ compensation attorney, contact us today for a free consultation. Maryland’s workers’ compensation law provides benefits for an employee injured on […]

This post explains the appeals process in a workers' compensation hearing. Read it over to find out what will happen if your Maryland workers' compensation claim is appealed, what the process is, and how to resolve the case. Maryland’s workers’ compensation law provides benefits for an employee injured on the job. Talk to a Waldorf […]

This article explains Orders of the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission, what will happen next, and how we can appeal if you do not like the result. I always call people about these Orders, but I often see my mail early or late so we may not be able to talk immediately. Call me if you […]

You just received the summary and confirmation of your workers’ compensation claim from the Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC). This is a normal step in any workers' comp claim. This is really a summary form of the claim we submitted for you. It does have some special information in it, however. This post explains what this […]

This post covers various issues that arise when an injured employee returns to work after a workers’ compensation accident. Returning to work after an injury is a major milestone. Many injured workers’ comp claimants cannot ever return to work. Their whole life changes, and that can be very hard to handle. If you need a […]

Vocational rehabilitation is a benefit available in some Maryland Workers' Compensation claims. It applies only when you cannot return to your former line of work as a direct result of your injury. For more info, read on. Maryland’s workers’ compensation law provides benefits for an employee injured on the job. Talk to a Waldorf workers’ […]

If you are reading this, we are at the end of your workers’ compensation claim. At this stage, there are several options and you have to make several decisions. I created this post so you can review your options and understand the basics before we discuss exactly how this would work in your case. This […]