Hogan’s Plans for Workers’ Compensation in Maryland
Only a couple of months into his first term in office, new Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has hit the ground running when it comes to implementing new plans and visions...
The History of Maryland Workers’ Compensation
Employees have been benefiting from its payments for decades now, but do you know the full story behind Workers’ Compensation in this country? Throughout the years (and several name changes),...
Generic Drug Price Changes and Worker’s Comp Claims
Very often in Workers’ Compensation cases, the employee seeking compensation needs to rely on prescription medication as a part of their medical care to treat their injury. The price of...
Workers’ Compensation: What is the “Premises Exception” Rule?
Last month, a Maryland employee was granted her Workers’ Compensation payments in a case that many believed she would not be able to win. The employee in question was walking...
What are the Most Common On-the-Job Injuries?
When it comes to maintaining workplace safety, there is one organization that sets the standards most companies are meant to abide by: the Occupational Safety & Health Administration. OSHA, as...
The Must-Know Basics of Workers’ Compensation
When many people hear about Workers’ Compensation, they automatically associate it with something negative. What is the cause of this attitude? The main reason may be because many workers believe...
Can I Benefit from Worker’s Compensation Years After My Injury?
When you are injured on the job, your first hope is for a speedy recovery and the compensation you deserve. But unfortunately, depending on the exact circumstances, both of these...
What Should I Know About Contributory vs. Comparative Negligence?
If you are filing a claim for a personal injury as a result of any type of accident, you are likely to come across two terms: contributory negligence and comparative...