Why Should I Hire a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer for my Work Accident Injury?

Workers are injured on the job every day. Many people will report their injuries to their employer and leave everything to them. What workers do not know is that by leaving everything in the hands of their employer, their best interest is not at heart. The employer will always try to limit any exposure and any damages they may owe to the worker. An injured employee should always hire an experienced workers' compensation attorney to represent their best interests.

In many cases, the employer is at-fault for their employee's injuries. So, if the employee trusts their employer to compensate them fairly, they could be missing out on significant compensation that they deserve. Another common issue is that some employers do not carry workers' compensation insurance. Every employer is required to carry this insurance because it is to be used to cover injuries to employees that occur while on the job.

If you've been injured while at work, don't trust your employer to fairly handle your claim, and make sure to hire an experienced workers' compensation attorney. Call Portner & Shure today for a free consultation: (301) 854-9000.

Can I Sue My Coworker for Injuries Suffered at Work?

In Maryland, as in many other states, the law generally limits claims for injuries that happen while on the job. These claims are limited to the benefits conferred under the workers' compensation statutes. In other words, this means that you cannot personally sue your coworker for negligently injuring you at work. This restriction even applies if your coworker, who is driving a company vehicle in the course of employment, causes a car accident while you're in the vehicle. However, in this type of case, it is possible to file a personal injury claim against a third party motorist if they caused the accident. So there would be a workers' compensation claim and an auto tort claim.

If you're injured on the job, remember to always report the injury promptly to your employer in order to create a record. In addition, make sure to seek immediate medical attention for your injury. When filing a workers' compensation claim, the two most important things to have for a successful claim include, an injury report from your employer and medical records showing treatment for your injuries.

If you've been injured on the job, call Portner & Shure today for a free consultation: (301) 854-9000, (410) 995-1515.

Tips to Avoid the 3 Top Reasons Why Workers’ Compensation Claims Are Denied

Workplace injuries happen everyday. However, not every injury is directly attributable to your duties as an employee. Workers' compensation law is very complex, and for that reason, not every work injury results in compensation for the employee.

With our 20+ years of experience in representing injured workers in Maryland, we have compiled a list of the three most common reasons why a workers' compensation claim is denied.

First, even though you may have been injured at work, you cannot recover compensation if the injury arose out of an activity not within the scope of your duties as an employee.

Second, if you're injured at work, but fail to report that injury to your employer, your claim is likely to be denied because there must be any injury report from the day the injury happened. If you don't report it, how can you expect to be able to recover compensation.

Third, if you fail to seek treatment until one month or more after the accident, your claim is likely to be denied because it would appear you are not actually injured on the job. Getting treated for your injuries soon after the accident is very important when making a claim.

If you have been injured on the job in Maryland, call Portner & Shure today for a free consultation: (301) 854-9000; (410) 995-1515.