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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 […]
Dear Experienced Comp Attorney,
Dear Experienced Comp Attorney, Thank you for your insightful message on our Maryland workers’ compensation calculator today. You said: “Your calculator for valuing a claim has got to be the dumbest thing I have ever seen.” If I may be so bold, please allow me to comment. The dumbest thing you have ever seen? Really? […]
Eight Mistakes by Injured Workers
by Rebecca Smith, Esq. 1. Not Reporting Injury Immediately If an injured worker does not report the injury or illness as soon as possible, there could be numerous obstacles that will arise. First, the employer cannot notify the workers’ comp insurer. If the insurer is not put on notice, there could be a delay in […]
Dr. Launder, Maryland Orthopedics, and Two Sides to Every Story
by Byron B. Warnken, Esq. If you have any relationship to workers’ compensation in Maryland, Dr. Launder’s public note should be read. You can find it here: http://drlaundersresponse.com/. Here are eight specific points we feel anybody new to the workers’ compensation system should know: “Over the years, however, workman’s comp insurers tightened their control over […]
Permanent Disability in Maryland workers’ compensation
Introduction In Maryland, there are two different forms of permanent disability – permanent partial and permanent total. Relevant to calculating a permanent disability award is both the employee’s average weekly wage, in addition to the overall State average for a given year. Further, there are four different “tiers” of permanent disability benefits under the Maryland […]
