Laurel Workers’ Compensation

Located on the bank of the Patuxent River, Laurel, Maryland was founded as a mill town in the early 19th century. Local industry has since expanded, with over 1,000 businesses based in Laurel. A few of the largest employers in the area are Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, the University of Maryland Laurel Regional Hospital, Clean Harbors, Inc, UPS, and Laurel Park. Many Laurel residents are employed in industries such as health care, construction, sales and retail, and manufacturing. The demands of these and other industry sectors have led to occupational disease and work-related injuries. If you are seeking benefits for an on-the-job injury, a Laurel workers’ compensation lawyer can assist you. At Foran & Foran, P.A., our experienced team can guide you through the claims process and pursue all of the workers’ compensation benefits that may be available to you.

Workers’ compensation insurance provides benefits to employees who suffer accidental work-related injuries or occupational illnesses. In Maryland, many employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees. A covered employee who is injured on the job may seek benefits through the workers’ compensation process. Workers’ compensation benefits are not based on the fault or negligence of an employer or employee, but on factors such as the severity of the employee’s injury, the average hours and wages of the employee, and other considerations. Depending on the details of their injury and other factors, the employee may be entitled to disability payments, medical treatment and expenses, and/or vocational rehabilitation. It is important to note that, in many situations, there are deadlines by which a benefits claim must be filed.

An employee has the right to file an appeal if their claim for benefits was wholly or partially denied, if the benefit payments were calculated incorrectly, or if they believe another issue was wrongly decided. At any time before or during the claims process, a claimant can seek legal advice from a workers’ compensation lawyer in Laurel.

It is important to understand that not all injuries qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. Under the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act, covered employees may receive benefits for accidental injuries arising out of and in the course of their employment, and for occupational diseases. Essentially, an accidental injury is caused by the conditions under which the employee is required to work, and occurs while the employee is performing their job duties. Accidental injuries may include, for example, injuries from commercial or delivery truck accidents, slip and falls, fork lifts or other machinery, power tools, and chemical burns, among others. Injuries to employees that are caused by a third party, either negligently or intentionally, while the employee is working are also covered by workers’ compensation insurance.

An occupational disease is a disease contracted by a covered employee as the result of and in the course of their employment, and which causes temporary, permanent, partial, or total incapacity. Occupational diseases may arise after many years of the employee repeatedly performing their job duties. For example, hearing loss, back injuries, and other medical conditions that develop over time as a result of job conditions may be considered an occupational disease. In some cases, determining whether an injury qualifies as an occupational disease involves analyzing complex medical and legal matters. A qualified attorney can address these and any other issues that may arise in your workers’ compensation case.

Filing for workers’ compensation benefits may seem complicated, but an experienced attorney can advise you throughout the process. At Foran & Foran, P.A., we work with injured employees to help them obtain the compensation they need after an on-the-job accident or work-related medical condition. Our attorneys represent people located in Laurel as well as many other areas of Prince George’s County. Request a free consultation with a Laurel workers’ compensation lawyer by calling (301) 441-2022 or contacting us online.