Public Safety Employees Should Know Workers Compensation Benefits

Public safety employees such as first responders/paramedics, police officers and firefighters are at a higher risk than most to be injured on the job. Due to the nature and potential danger of public safety jobs, their workers compensation rights should be taken seriously.

In Maryland, public safety employees are protected by these rights, which have special considerations and amendments for those who work these important jobs. See below for more information on these considerations, and contact JBA for specialized attorney representation in your workers compensation case.

Specific workers compensation considerations for public safety employees

As a public safety employee who may be frequently exposed to dangerous situations, you receive special considerations for workers compensation. Public safety employees may often be compensated based on mid-tier compensation, even for similar injuries that are compensated based on the minor tier for a normal employee. Public safety employees often receive higher benefits than others when injured in their line of work, but as with most cases, it ultimately depends on the individual injury. A knowledgeable attorney will be able to guide you through this process.

In addition, because of the stress public safety employees endure in their line of work, heart disease, hypertension and other related disorders are often considered to be job-related and may be eligible for workers compensation. Burden of proof to say otherwise in these situations, due to the nature of the job, is on the employer. If you believe you have a heart-related condition that may be caused by your line of work as a public safety employee, contact JBA right away!

Need representation for workers compensation benefits? Call JBA.

When choosing an attorney to guide you through the process of workers compensation benefits, it’s important to hire an individual experienced with the relevant laws. Consulting an individual who has insight on the workers compensation application and appeal process will prove to be extremely valuable in the long run, especially when questions arise or uncertainty on how to proceed.

Before trying to represent yourself in a workers compensation case or appeal for public safety employees, contact our office to make sure you understand the law and process. Protect yourself, know your rights: call us and Get JBA First!

Jenkins Block & Associates has 40+ years of experience in successful workers compensation cases in Maryland & Virginia, in addition to being a member of The National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives. Call us at 1-800-243-2439 or contact us online to learn more about workers compensation benefits and guidance!