Montgomery County Workers Compensation Lawyers

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Hiring a Montgomery County Workers Compensation Lawyer

If you have been injured while doing your job in Montgomery County, or even if you were injured while at your place of employment while on a break or coming or leaving the premises, it may be in your best interest to discuss your situation with reputable workers compensation lawyers Montgomery County, MD workers recommend. If a loved one has been tragically killed while at work, enlisting the help of compassionate workers compensation lawyers who are licensed to protect deceased workplace injury victims and their families’ rights, may help to hold their negligent employer accountable for their wrongdoings.

Employer Duty of Care

Employers are supposed to provide safe, fair and equitable workspaces for their employees. When they do not do this and an innocent worker gets injured or becomes ill as a result, the employee and/or their family may be entitled to compensation for expenses that are the result of the victim’s injury or illness. Workers compensation lawyers who are familiar with Montgomery County courts and how they deal with MD workers compensation claims, may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve and are entitled to.

Workers Compensation Lawyers

Without the help of good lawyers, victims of workplace injuries and illnesses are often subject to the whims of large and powerful insurance companies who invest a lot of time and money into resources that make it possible for them to pay out as little as they possibly can to the victims of their clients’ negligence. Many people who are recovering from injuries, and the people that are taking care of them, do not have the time, energy, or resources to fight insurance companies for what is their right. When workplace injury and illness victims and their families’ have a team of good Montgomery County, MD workers compensation lawyers on their side to shoulder their legal burdens, they can usually focus on trying to heal and get back to their regular lives.

State Workers Compensation Laws

Workers compensation laws that require employers to carry workers compensation insurance vary from state to state. If you were injured in Montgomery County, it is important to discuss what your rights are with workers compensation lawyers that are licensed to protect the rights of workers and their families’ throughout MD.

Workers Compensation Insurance

When people are unwell and facing mounting medical bills along with other expenses such as, loss of wages, therapies and treatments, an offer from your employer’s insurance company may seem like a blessing because in the immediate, it may offer relief for knowing that they can continue to go to the doctor and get treatment even though they did not budget for this. The unfortunate reality is that many victims of workplace injuries and illnesses, get significantly to devastatingly short changed by accepting this. When an employee accepts a workers compensation insurance offer, they typically have to agree to not seek any more money or damages from their employer – even in the event they have complications from their injury or illness down the line.

The sooner you get a team of highly rated and reputable Montgomery County, MD workers compensation lawyers on your side, the sooner they may be able to protect your and your family’s current and future financial health.

For highly rated workers compensation lawyers Montgomery County, MD workers and their families recommend, contact Cohen & Cohen for a free case evaluation with no obligations, today.

Permanent Partial Disability

Most Montgomery County, MD workers compensation lawyers will inform you that if your work related injury involved any type of permanent impairment, you will mostly likely be entitled to some monetary reward as compensation for your injury. Additionally, if your injury will never go back to normal (pre-injured state) and does not allow you to go back to work or limits the work you can do than you will likely be entitled to a permanent partial disability award.

Employers will often propose a settlement of the permanent partial disability issues by offering a slightly less than, the amount of your likely permanent partial disability award under your workers’ compensation claim. This means you will have to give up the right to argue that the damage done is permanent. Talking to Montgomery County, MD workers compensation lawyers before deciding on any settlements can help you make the right decision.  

Temporary Total Disability (Time Loss Compensation)

If your injuries cause or have caused you to be out of work for a long period of time, you will mostly likely qualify for partial or total temporary disability benefits during the time you are off work. Many times, for a large range of possible reasons, your employer or their insurance company won’t have paid you at the right time or paid you the correct amount you deserve. Experienced Montgomery County, MD workers compensation lawyers can help you establish if you were taken advantage of and what next steps you can take.

Unpaid Medical Bills

All medical bills should be covered by your workers compensation insurance. Sometimes, employers may offer you a lump settlement so save themselves from any further medical costs to them. Attorneys can help you make these decisions about what settlements you should and should not accept

Types of Settlement Arrangements

There are two main types of settlement arrangement. These are lump-sum and structured settlements.

Lump-sum – This involves you signed a settlement that will remove some of your rights however in exchange you will receive one lump-sum payment from your employer.

Structured – This involved receiving smaller payments over a period of time. This period of time can vary from one year to ten years or event more.

Considerations in Deciding Whether to Accept a Settlement

According to Montgomery County, MD workers compensation lawyers, here’s what you should consider in deciding whether or not to accept a settlement.

1. First you should consider that this benefit is a guarantee and if you don’t take it you may end up with less money or even no money in the long run. On the other hand, this money is a guarantee but may not be as much as you may have been able to receive. Giving up the guarantee opens up room for either a loss or a large gain.
2. A second consideration is the fact that you may have to give up your right to future medical treatment for your injury. If you think you may need surgery or expensive medication in the future, you should not accept a settlement.
3. A third consideration is that not every state allows settlements so an attorney can help you with these different state regulations

Call Cohen & Cohen today to discuss your rights with an attorney and to ensure you are receiving fair compensation for your injuries. Contact us today to set up a consultation with skilled Montgomery County, MD workers compensation lawyers on our team.

Does your firm charge a fee to determine if I have a valid workers’ compensation claim?

No. Cohen & Cohen offers free and confidential case evaluations where you will meet with one of our workers comp attorneys who will evaluate your case and determine what type of legal options you may have. There is no obligation.

What type of benefits am I entitled to under workers’ compensation?

If you have sustained a work-related injury or illness, you are entitled to medical treatment, payment of all medical expenses, including medications and equipment. You are also entitled to wage benefits while you are recovering from your injury. Depending on what type of long-term or permanent damage you have, you may also be entitled to a lump sum or periodic lifetime payments, as well as vocational counseling and training. A Montgomery County, MD workers compensation lawyer can help you to determine how much money you are going to need to recover and get all of the care you need now, and that which you might need in the future.

Is my employer or their insurance company required by law to inform me of all the benefits and rights I have under workers’ compensation laws?

Although each state sets its own laws, most do not require employers or insurance companies to advise an injured employee of their rights or of the benefits they are entitled to under the law. This is why it is critical to have a workers comp attorney representing you. Your attorney will know exactly what benefits you should receive, as well as what all of your legal rights and protections are under the law. For example, there may be deadlines for filing for certain benefits you are legally entitled to but if you miss the deadline, you miss the opportunity to receive those benefits. The insurance company will never remind you the deadline is coming up, however, your Montgomery County, MD workers compensation lawyer will make sure that no deadlines are missed.

What if my benefits are suddenly stopped?

If at any time the insurance company threatens you with terminating your benefits, or you do not receive a benefit, contact your workers comp attorney immediately. This is a tactic that is often used to create financial stress for an injured employee so they will settle their case quickly.

What is a third-party case?

It is not uncommon for an injured worker to have two different claims open for the same injury. For example, a carpenter who is injured in a fall caused by wiring materials carelessly left behind by an electrician working for another company, would likely open a workers compensation claim with the construction company they work for and a personal injury claim against the company the electrician works for.

To help you with the legal aspects of how and who you should seek damages from, it may be in your best interest to enlist the help of a licensed Montgomery County, MD workers compensation lawyer.

Is a repetitive trauma injury considered a work-related injury?

Absolutely. Any type of job that requires an employee to perform the same repetitive activity can lead to an injury or condition that is considered work-related. These types of injuries can develop in the arms, shoulders, back, and other body parts. An example of a repetitive trauma injury is carpal tunnel syndrome.

What if my claim is denied?

If your claim is denied, you have the right to appeal the denial with Maryland workers’ compensation commission. A workers’ compensation attorney can prepare an appeal to present to the commission in order to get the denial reversed.

For a Montgomery County, MD workers compensation lawyer who has successfully defended the rights of workers for over 25 years, contact Cohen & Cohen for a free case evaluation.