Workers' Compensation Attorneys Representing Injured Workers in Maryland
Employees who are injured on the job are usually entitled to some compensation, even if they are at fault for the accident. These workers' compensation benefits include replacement wages, medical coverage and dependent family benefits. Depending on the severity of the injury, injured employees may also be entitled to partial disability payments or total and permanent disability payments. Receiving maximum compensation for a workplace injury often requires the help of an experienced attorney.
At Hassan, Hassan & Tuchman, P.A., we have provided assistance to injured workers in Maryland for more than 35 years. Workers' compensation cases are taken on a contingency fee basis. If we accept your case, there is no fee unless we recover damages for you. For a free consultation, please call 888-340-9122 or contact our Baltimore workers' compensation attorneys online.
What to Do if You Are Injured at Work
Were you injured in a construction accident? Do you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome or another repetitive motion injury? Are you a fireman, police officer or municipal worker who was injured on the job? Follow these steps to help improve your chances of recovering full workers' compensation benefits:
- If you have been injured in a workplace accident, it is best not to wait to file your claim. However, there are injuries that are not immediately apparent after an accident. File a claim as soon as you can. Injured workers have two years from the date of injury to file a workers' comp claim in Maryland.
- Additionally, notify your employer and coworkers immediately if you are injured at work. Try to get something in writing from your employer that documents your injury.
- You also should seek medical attention as soon as possible and make sure the doctor accurately reports the extent of your injuries. Be specific about your injury. If the information is incomplete or wrong, you may not be able to collect workers' comp benefits.
- Another important step is to call an attorney, if possible before you have discussions with your employer, their insurance company or the company's lawyer. You do not want to make any statements or give recorded interviews that may affect your ability to collect workers' compensation.
Denied Claims
Despite taking the above steps, your workers' compensation claim may still be denied. Our lawyers can represent you at hearings and during the appeals stage. We will fight for you at every stage of the process.
Third-Party Claims
If your accident was caused by a negligent third party, such as an equipment manufacturer, we may be able to collect additional damages. We are skilled in filing personal injury claims against negligent people and companies. Our attorneys can use these skills to file third-party claims to help maximize the compensation you receive.
Contact an Annapolis Workers' Comp Attorney
Call our workers' compensation attorneys at 888-340-9122 today.
