Largo, MD Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Getting hurt on the job can have a serious impact on a person's life. An injury may require someone to take time off work, and the loss of income can lead to stress about how to support their family. Medical care may be expensive, and a person may be unsure about how medical expenses will be paid. Fortunately, workers' compensation provides a safety net for employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses.

For people injured at work Largo, Maryland, understanding the workers' compensation benefits that are available and the steps they can take to secure these benefits can be crucial. At Kisner Law, we help injured employees resolve legal concerns related to workers' compensation claims, and we can also help determine whether other avenues may be available to secure the financial support they need. Through our aggressive legal advocacy, we can help ensure that our clients will be able to fully recover from work-related injuries.

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Workers' Compensation Benefits in Maryland

Workers' compensation is a no-fault insurance system designed to provide assistance to employees who are injured during the course of their employment. A worker does not need to prove that their employer was negligent to receive benefits, and they can even receive workers' compensation if they were at fault for their own injuries. The main categories of benefits available through workers' compensation include:

• Medical Benefits: Workers are entitled to receive full coverage for all necessary medical treatment for a work-related injury. This includes expenses related to doctor visits, hospital stays, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, medical equipment, and transportation costs for treatment.
• Wage Replacement Benefits: If an employee is unable to work while recovering, they may receive temporary disability benefits. These benefits will pay a percentage of the employee's average weekly wage. In cases where an injury results in permanent disabilities, long-term or lifetime benefits may be available that will also pay a percentage of the wages the person earned before they were injured.
• Vocational Rehabilitation: When an injured worker is no longer able to perform the job they held before their injury, they may be eligible for job retraining or placement services to help them find suitable new employment.
• Death Benefits: If a person dies because of a job-related injury, their surviving dependents may be entitled to receive benefits to cover the loss of the person's income, as well as funeral expenses.

Attorney Jason Kisner helps injured employees file claims, gather any required medical documentation, and take action to address any delays or denials from insurance providers or employers. He will fight to obtain all of the benefits for which a person is eligible while making sure they are treated fairly throughout the process.

Third-Party Liability in Workplace Accidents

While workers' compensation provides important protections, it does not always cover the full scope of an injured worker's losses. In some situations, a third party (someone other than the employer or a co-worker) may be responsible for causing the injury. This is known as third-party liability, and it opens the door for a separate personal injury claim in addition to a workers' compensation case.

Examples of third-party liability may include:

• Motor vehicle accidents that occur when workers are traveling for job-related tasks
• Construction site accidents where contractors or subcontractors are responsible for causing injuries through unsafe practices or failure to follow the proper procedures
• Defective equipment or machinery that malfunctions due to a design flaw or manufacturing defect
• Slip and fall injuries that occur while a person is performing job duties at a client's home, office, or facility

Through a third-party claim, an injured worker may recover additional damages that are not available through workers' compensation system, including the full amount of wages they have lost, as well as compensation for their pain, suffering, and emotional distress. Attorney Kisner can investigate every angle of a workplace injury to determine whether a third party played a role, and he can build a strong case to hold that party accountable.

Contact Our Largo, MD Workers' Compensation Attorney

When you have been injured on the job, you can receive important benefits through workers' compensation. At Kisner Law, we can help you secure the financial support you need during your recovery, and we will advocate for your rights throughout the process of filing a claim. To set up a free consultation and get started on the path to obtaining the benefits you deserve, contact us at 240-459-0097.