Road Map of a Personal Injury Case

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 11 minutes

This post gives you a road map of the “usual” personal injury case in Waldorf, Maryland, Charles County, Maryland, or St. Mary’s County, Maryland. I wrote it to give my clients who have a new personal injury case. It is geared towards car accidents because that is the type of personal injury case we see...

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What to Bring to Your Workers’ Compensation Consultation

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 4 minutes

This post explains what you should try to bring with you to your first workers’ compensation consultation in our office. We offer a free consultation for any work related accident. If you have been injured at work, no matter what the circumstances, I will be happy to talk to you and give you my honest...

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What is a trust and do I need one?

by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Legal-ease Blog | Reading Time: 6 minutes

An attorney working on a civil litigation case with his client in Southern Maryland and Waldorf.

Everyone knows that they need a will, often called a last will and testament. Yes. You do need one. Read our free legal guide to wills in Maryland to find out why. But what else do you need? Well, you probably need a Durable Power of Attorney. Read more about what that is, and why...

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Road map for Workers’ Compensation Claims in Maryland

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Legal-ease Blog | Reading Time: 3 minutes

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...

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Hearings at the Workers’ Compensation Commission

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 9 minutes

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...

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Temporary Total vs Temporary Partial Disability

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 5 minutes

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....

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Your Wage Statement and the Average Weekly Wage

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 3 minutes

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 a...

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The Settlement Process for Workers’ Comp Claims in Maryland

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 7 minutes

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...

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PPD Rating – Time to File Issues

by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Workers' Compensation | Reading Time: 3 minutes

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 the job....

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