At Zirkin & Schmerling Law, we understand that sustaining a workplace injury can be both physically debilitating and emotionally overwhelming. Whether an accident or employer negligence caused your injury, navigating the laws related to workplace injury compensation can be challenging. This article will help decide if a workplace accident was caused by negligence. We will […]
Today’s workers are protected by a collection of workers’ compensation laws. Every day, workers in America are hurt and even killed on the job. Risky industries like construction, manufacturing, and transportation are not the only jobs where people are injured. Employees are also hurt in retail jobs, offices, and healthcare facilities. In 2022, the Bureau […]
All employees have the right to a safe workplace. Whether a company has six employees or 600, employers must exercise reasonable caution regarding potential workplace hazards. Creating a safe work environment requires proactively identifying and reducing risk factors, maintaining equipment, and training staff to stay safe. Unfortunately, some employers fail to create a safe working […]
Securing workers’ compensation requires you to follow the right steps in the legal process. This includes gathering the medical evidence needed to support the claim. So, what medical evidence is needed in workers’ compensation cases? A doctor’s evaluation is a key piece of evidence. Their perspective on your illness or injuries, medical history, and necessary […]
Changing jobs due to a work-related injury is a challenging situation, especially when trying to recover from a serious injury. Thankfully, vocational counseling and career advice are rehabilitation benefits through workers’ compensation. Both assist employees with changing careers following a work accident. Maryland requires employers to maintain workers’ comp insurance but it’s not always easy […]
Your workers’ compensation doctor plays a large part in determining the outcome of your injured workers’ compensation claim. Your worker’s comp doctor will decide your medical treatment plan, work restrictions, and how the injury will affect your life in the years to come. Because their opinion is so important, you must be sure they have […]
Maryland is one of 49 states in the country that requires employers to have workers’ compensation insurance to protect employees who are injured, sickened, or disabled while on the job by providing wage replacement and medical care. The state’s General Assembly passed the first workers’ compensation law in the United States in 1902. Although that […]
How insurance claims are handled after an accident can vary from state to state. Maryland is an at-fault state, meaning injured victims can file claims against the at-fault party to recover compensation for the damages they have suffered, such as injuries and medical expenses. However, who was at fault can also play a role in […]
Wrongful death is a devastating event that can leave a family struggling to cope with losing a loved one. In the case of a car accident, the loss can be even more difficult to bear if another driver’s negligence caused the crash. If you live in Maryland and have lost a loved one in a […]
When you’re injured in an accident, the insurance company you file your claim with often depends on the fault laws of the state where you live. For at-fault states, you would typically file your claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance. For no-fault states, you would typically file the claim with your own insurance company, no […]
