Bowie, MD Workers' Compensation Lawyer

A workplace injury can have a profound impact on an employee's health, and it may also affect their income and their ability to support their family. Fortunately, workers' compensation can provide important benefits to employees who are hurt in on-the-job accidents or who suffer other injuries or health issues related to their job duties.

At Kisner Law, we help injured workers in Bowie understand their rights under the law, and we assist with workers' compensation claims and disputes. We take an aggressive approach on behalf of our clients, fighting to secure the full benefits they deserve so that they will be able to minimize the impact of a work-related injury.

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Medical Benefits for Injured Workers

When a person is injured on the job, workers' compensation will cover all reasonable and necessary medical care. This coverage may include:

• Emergency treatment and hospitalization immediately following the injury
• Doctor visits and follow-up care with authorized medical providers
• Surgical procedures that may be required to address the injury and ensure that a person will be able to make a full
• Physical therapy or rehabilitation services needed to regain function
• Prescription medications
• Medical equipment or devices, such as braces, crutches, wheelchairs, or prosthetics
• Mileage reimbursement for travel to and from medical appointments

Workers generally will not be required to pay deductibles or co-pays for medical treatment related to a work injury. However, they may need to receive approval for certain forms of treatment, and they may encounter disputes with their employer's workers' compensation insurer over whether certain forms of care will be necessary. Attorney Jason Kisner can help resolve these disputes and ensure that all appropriate treatment is authorized and paid for.

Disability Benefits for Lost Income

When an injury prevents a worker from performing their job duties, workers' compensation may provide wage replacement benefits. These benefits will cover a portion of the worker's lost wages, helping them avoid financial difficulties while they are recovering.

The specific benefits that will be available will depend on the nature and extent of the injury. Temporary disability benefits may be paid if an injured worker will be affected for a limited amount of time. These benefits may cover a total disability in which a person cannot return to work at all or a partial disability in which they can only work in a reduced capacity.

When a person will be permanently affected by a work injury, they may receive permanent disability benefits. A total disability may qualify for lifetime wage replacement benefits. A partial disability will allow a person to receive benefits for a specific number of weeks, which will be calculated based on which parts of the body have been injured and the extent of an injury.

Death Benefits for Families After a Fatal Workplace Accident

If an accident at work results in an employee's death, workers' compensation can provide death benefits to surviving family members. These benefits may include:

• Wage replacement payments for dependent family members, such as a spouse, children, or other relatives who relied on the deceased worker for financial support. These benefits will be calculated using formulas detailed in Maryland law, and they will be divided among the person's dependents.
• Reimbursement for funeral expenses to ensure that a family can cover the costs of memorial services, burial, or cremation.

How Kisner Law Supports Workers in Bowie

Dealing with workers' compensation claims can be a complicated matter, and resolving concerns related to benefits is often the last thing that a person will want to pay attention to while they are recovering from a serious injury. At Kisner Law, we provide legal representation for injured workers and their families to ensure that they can resolve workers' comp claims correctly.

We can help ensure that injured workers receive timely and appropriate medical treatment, and we can help resolve disputes over what types of treatment may be needed. We can verify a person's average weekly wages to ensure that disability benefits will be calculated correctly. If necessary, we can provide representation in hearings or appeals, fighting to ensure that the proper benefits will be provided.

Contact Our Bowie, MD Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Attorney Jason Kisner works to ensure that injured employees can secure the support they need during difficult times. He can answer your questions, guide you through the process of filing a workers' compensation claim, and advocate for your rights. To get legal help with issues related to workplace injuries, contact us at 240-459-0097 and book a free consultation.