Hagerstown Workers Compensation Attorneys
If you have been injured on the job or developed an occupational illness, the first source of compensation to pursue is Workers’ Compensation. Maryland employers are required to carry Workers’ Compensation insurance to cover their employee’s injuries. Legal representation is not a requirement, but it is in your best interest to hire an experienced work accident attorney when seeking Workers’ Compensation benefits. If you or someone you know has received Workers’ Compensation benefits in another state, you need to know that Maryland has different laws and the process may be very different to what you expect. Our Hagerstown workers compensation attorneys are here to help you receive maximum benefits for you work injury.
Getting Started on Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you are injured on the job you must notify your employer right away, and you must file a claim with the Workers’ Compensation Commission of Maryland. Filing the claim with your employer is not enough. If you fail to file with the Workers’ Compensation Commission you will lose your right to benefits.
Talk to our Hagerstown workers compensation attorneys right away to protect your claim. Do not talk to the insurance company.
Seek medical attention and follow doctor’s orders. Keep track of all of your medical bills and other expenses.
You do not pay a Workers’ Compensation attorney up-front. The law is very specific when it comes to attorney’s fees in Workers’ Compensation cases. You are only charged a fee if you win money.
Workers’ Compensation Facts
- A Workers’ Compensation claim is an insurance claim, not a lawsuit.
- You do not need to prove fault in order to receive benefits.
- The benefits you can receive are very limited. Your medical care is covered, but you can only receive a portion of your lost wages, and you will not be compensated for pain and suffering and other non-economic damages that you can receive compensation for through a personal injury lawsuit.
- Although you must file your claim with the Workers’ Compensation Commission of Maryland, benefits are paid by the insurance company, not the government.
- Non-employee workers, such as independent contractors, are not covered by Workers’ Compensation. If you believe that you have been wrongly classified as an independent contractor, our Hagerstown work accident attorneys can help.
- If you are covered by Workers’ Compensation, you cannot sue your employer for your injuries.
- You may be able to receive full compensation, including pain and suffering, through a third-party lawsuit filed in addition to your Workers’ Compensation claim.
If you have been injured on the job or suffered an occupational illness, please call the Hagerstown workers compensation attorneys of Dolina Hobbs, LLC, at (301) 739-1013 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.
