A few weeks ago I wrote a piece discussing whether or not someone who contracts COVID-19 while at work has contracted an “occupational disease” for which he or she could receive workers’ compensation benefits. As I mentioned in that article, COVID-19 presents novel legal questions. In this article, I will consider whether or not COVID-19 […]
The current COVID-19 pandemic is obviously an unprecedented public health crisis in American society. Numerous industries and organizations, including the legal community, are facing uncharted questions and challenges. I’d like to examine one such question that is relevant to my particular area of legal practice, Workers’ Compensation in Maryland: whether someone who is deemed an […]
As the nation and the world grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, it is critical that we protect our front-line in this battle, our healthcare workforce. Doctors, nurses, physicians’ assistants, and everyone else at our hospital setting are at enhanced risk for contracting the virus, and it is vital that we do everything possible o keep […]
Did you suffer an injury at work? Is your employer fighting back and trying to blame you for the accident? Is your employer saying that you weren’t that hurt and should be able to finish your medical treatment and come back to work full time. These are common tactics that workplaces use. If this sounds […]
Workers’ compensation is one of those things you don’t realize you need. That is until you need it. Every year, many Americans get injured on the job. Injuries happen all the time from unsafe work conditions, an accident, or employer negligence. It’s essential that you document everything that takes place. This helps you keep track […]
Have you injured yourself or become ill due to your work? Have you already mentioned to your employer that you want to file a workers’ compensation claim? Were they not thrilled? Did they ask you to reconsider or try to bully you into stopping? Or, did they threaten that you may get fired after filing […]
