Beltsville, MD Workers' Compensation Lawyer

When someone is hurt on the job, the consequences can disrupt every part of their life. A workplace injury can place enormous stress on both the injured employee and their family, especially if they are unable to return to work right away. Fortunately, workers' compensation benefits can provide vital support to workers who are injured in the course of their employment.

At Kisner Law, we help injured workers in Beltsville file workers' compensation claims, appeal denials, and take steps to determine whether additional compensation may be available from other sources. We know how these injuries can affect families, and we fight aggressively to ensure that they will have the financial resources they need.

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Types of Workplace Injuries

Injuries can occur in any workplace. Employees across all industries face a variety of on-the-job hazards, and they may be injured because of accidents, or they may experience health issues related to the activities performed at work. At Kisner Law, we assist clients who have been injured in a wide range of roles and settings, including:

• Office Worker Injuries: Repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, back and neck pain from poor ergonomics, and slip and fall accidents in hallways or stairwells are common among administrative staff.
• Medical Personnel Injuries: Nurses, technicians, and hospital workers may be injured while lifting patients, they may be exposed to infectious diseases, or they may be hurt by violent patients, to name just a few of the ways that injuries can occur in medical settings.
• Industrial Injuries: Factory and warehouse employees may suffer from crush injuries, forklift accidents, exposure to hazardous substances, or repetitive motion disorders from long shifts involving manual labor.
• Construction Accidents: Falls from scaffolding, electrocutions, heavy equipment malfunctions, or injuries caused by falling tools and materials can result in serious harm or permanent disabilities.
• Delivery Driver Injuries: Delivery workers may be injured in vehicle accidents, struck by falling packages, or hurt while lifting heavy loads. While delivery workers who are independent contractors may not qualify for workers' compensation, those who are employees of delivery companies or other employers will usually be able to receive benefits following on-the-job injuries.
• Retail Employee Injuries: Staff members at retail stores may experience slip and falls, stockroom accidents, repetitive stress from scanning and lifting, or workplace assaults from customers or shoplifters.
• Utility and Maintenance Injuries: Electricians, HVAC workers, and maintenance crews may face risks due to ladder falls, burns, and exposure to dangerous equipment.

Workers who are injured in the workplace or who suffer illnesses or health problems that are related to their work will typically qualify for workers' compensation benefits. Whether an employer, employee, co-worker, or someone else was at fault for an accident or injury, an employee should be covered by workers' comp. Attorney Jason Kisner helps workers prove that their injuries are work-related and ensure that they will receive all benefits available through workers' compensation.

Third-Party Claims in Workplace Injury Cases

Workers' compensation will provide coverage for medical treatment needed following a work-related injury, and wage replacement benefits may also be available for an employee whose ability to return to work has been affected. However, additional compensation may be available in certain cases where third parties were partially responsible for an accident or injury.

Third-party claims may address:

• Contractors or subcontractors on a construction site who caused unsafe conditions
• Property owners or managers who failed to maintain safe premises for delivery drivers or repair crews
• Manufacturers of defective equipment that malfunctioned and caused a worker to suffer an injury
• Negligent drivers who caused motor vehicle accidents in which employees were injured

A third-party personal injury claim can provide compensation for damages that are not covered by workers' comp, such as the full amount of wages a person has lost, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Attorney Kisner can work with injured employees to investigate all possible sources of liability and maximize the compensation they can receive.

Contact Our Beltsville Workers' Compensation Attorney

While issues related to work injuries and workers' compensation benefits can be complicated, employees can make sure these matters are addressed correctly by working with a skilled and experienced lawyer. At Kisner Law, Attorney Jason Kisner is ready to provide the legal support needed to ensure that a person will receive the benefits they need and other forms of compensation that may be available. To arrange a free consultation, contact us today at 240-459-0097.