In a workers’ compensation case, the first step in
the process is filing the claim with the employer’s insurance carrier. The carrier will then either accept or deny
that the worker’s injury, illness, or fatality is work related. If the carrier denies the claim because they
do not believe the injury is work-related, the disputed claim could end up in a
hearing before the workers’ compensation commission (WCC).
For
an accepted claim, medical care and treatment for the injured employee is paid
by the insurance carrier. The injured
worker will also receive compensation benefits to partially replace wages that
would have been lost because of the injury.
Next,
the employer has 10 days after being notified of the employee’s accidental death
or injury to file the first report of injury.
This is then followed by the filing of the employee’s compensation claim
with the WCC. Within 21 days of this
filing, the employer and/or the insurer pay the benefits to the employee, or
instead, they may file contesting issues if they are disputing the claim. While a claim is being processed by the WCC,
the commission will, within 30 days, issue an award or schedule the case for a
hearing because contesting issues were filed.
Following
a WCC hearing, the commission will issue an order, which may or may not include
an award, depending on their ruling.
If
you or someone you love has sustained a work injury in Maryland, or would like
more information on workers compensation, please call us at (301) 854-9000 for
a free consultation or visit us online at: http://www.portnerandshure.com/Workers-Compensation/
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