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July 2014 Workers’ Compensation and Personal Injury Cases
In July, Warnken, LLC recovered $132,127 for injured workers in Maryland. Though no two cases are the same, and past successes on behalf of clients do not necessarily mean success in your case, we take pride in representing workers’ compensation clients with passion and zeal. See more about our workers’ compensation practice. Please call us […]
Pain Killer Lawsuits: An Open Letter to Peter Angelos and Steve Silverman
Warnken, LLC July 31, 2014 Mr. Peter Angelos, Esq. 100 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Mr. Steven Silverman 201 N Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21201 Dear Mr. Angelos and Mr. Silverman, Painkiller manufacturers and distributors need to be sued into submission. Manufacturers and suppliers have a duty to consumers and society […]
10 Facts about Workplace Safety
Workplaces are much safer since the 1970 Occupational Safety and Health Act, which promised workers the right to a safe job. Despite the significant improvement in workplace rules and regulations, too many workers are still at serious risk of on-the-job injury, illness, and even death. Here are 10 facts to consider about America’s workers based […]
Value of an Accident Case
An accident case is part art, part science. While such cases cannot be valued perfectly in an initial consultation, it’s possible to get a general idea of how much a case might be worth. This is done, at the initial phases, by using a little bit more science than art. How Much are the Medical […]
June 2014 Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Cases
Injury: Back Body Part: Back Amount: $59,649.17 Claimant sustained an injury to his back and had one doctor’s visit. Within months, claimant sustained subsequent injury to his back, which was treated with conservative treatment and injections. The Commission determined that both were compensable injuries and Claimant was entitled to recover for both claims. Injury: […]
American Workers’ Compensation – A System to Be Grateful For?
When a worker is injured, becomes ill or is killed as a result of work, that person is eligible for Workers’ Compensation benefits. These programs are run by the states, and each state has their own laws regarding compensation levels and procedures. However, this right is not enjoyed worldwide. Countries with less protection look very […]
10 Not So Fun Car Accident Facts
The majority of car accidents occur within 3 miles of the driver’s home. When you talk on a cell phone while driving you are increasing your chance of being in an accident by 400 percent. Five seconds is the average time your eyes are off the road while texting. When traveling at 55mph, that’s […]
Warnken, LLC Obtained More than $600,000 for Injured Workers in May
$609,887.41 to be exact. Warnken, LLC’s Workers’ Compensation Cases Completed in May… Injury: Back Injury Body Part: Back Amount: $10,000.00 Claimant originally received a PPD award in the amount of $23,025.00. Thereafter, the injured worker decided to settle the claim with the insurer because of a move out of state. Injury: Left shoulder labral […]
The Fear of an Injured Worker
Yesterday, I spoke to an individual who had broken his arm at work. It had happened years ago and he had never filed a workers comp claim. Through a strange set of facts, it’s possible he never notified his employer of the injury. I asked him why he hadn’t filed the claim. He said it […]
Raynor v. State – Court of Appeals
The Raynor argument is today, April 8. Issues – Criminal Law (1) Whether, under the Fourth Amendment & Art. 26 of the Md. Declaration of Rights, a citizen maintains an objectively reasonable expectation of privacy in the DNA found in genetic material involuntarily and knowingly deposited through ordinary biological processes? (2) Whether, under the Fourth […]