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After going through the trouble of filing a workers’ compensation claim, your claim may be denied for any number of reasons. It can be a stressful, frustrating process but you have the right to appeal. Workers’ compensation claims are often denied for simple mistakes on forms or because the employer denies fault over certain details included in your report. It…
Employees and independent contractors are treated differently under the law-and entitled to very different rights and benefits. An independent contractor is not eligible for workers’ compensation, overtime pay, paid time off or employer-subsidized healthcare. Therefore, hiring independent contractors instead of employees can represent significant financial advantages for an employer. Often times, employers will try to claim that an employee is…
A recent study has found that the opioid epidemic is greatly affecting Maryland employees who are receiving workers’ compensation. Nearly one third of Maryland employees who were prescribed opioids while out on workers’ compensation filled the prescription more than 90 days from the date of injury. The study sites that 90 days of opioid use is the definition of persistent…
Psychiatry is a highly nuanced field of medicine. When a patient suffers while pursuing psychiatric treatment, it’s not always clear whether the doctor has committed medical malpractice-for which there are legal repercussions-or poor doctoring-for which there are none. In today’s post, we outline five core areas that have historically yielded successful psychiatrist malpractice claims. 1. Treatment A psychiatrist may be…
Annapolis is home of the U.S. Naval Academy. The entire Washington, D.C., region is a hub for the defense contracting industry. The deliverables those companies provide to U.S. activities around the world run the gamut from general services, supplies, construction and private security. According to some recent data, the number of U.S. contract employees in Afghanistan is more than double…
You’re worried about your daily commute. You’ve been doing it for years without issue, but you’ve recently been reading about car accident statistics, and the numbers are staggering. As you’ve started digging into things, you’ve also begun paying closer attention to the drivers around you. Many of them are teens and college students going to and from school. That makes…
Injury to the brain can be catastrophic in Maryland and elsewhere, resulting in disability as well as a shortened life. Unfortunately, not much is known regarding how various injury levels impact the brain. However, a recent research study indicated that both time and molecules known as signaling molecules probably play a role in mild cases of traumatic brain injury. In…
A dangerous collision can occur at any moment and may involve even the safest of drivers. In some cases, it may take little more than a moment of inattention for disaster to strike, and the resulting collision could have catastrophic consequences for everyone involved. A recent rear-end car accident involving two vehicles in Maryland has left several individuals with injuries…
Thousands of Maryland employees head to work every morning with thoughts of the end of the day already in their minds. Little thought may be given to the duties needed to be performed while on the job, as the task is usually something that is completed on an almost daily basis. Sometimes the employees become complacent, and other times, employers…
Maryland holidays are typically a time when many people take to the roadways to visit family and loved ones. With the increase of vehicles on highways, the likelihood of being involved in a car accident increases. When someone gets behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the odds of an auto accident increase significantly. Nine people…