Legal Articles, Workers' Compensation
Work-Related Neck and Back Injuries
Work-related neck and back injuries often result in huge medical expenses, causing financial stress for an injured worker.
Determining Whether Your Injury is Work Related or Not
To seek workers’ compensation you have to prove that the illness or injury sustained by you was a result of a workplace accident or condition.
Recruiting All-Star Help
The importance of your doctor to your health and your case cannot be overstated. Your doctor really is vital for both. One strong device to support your doctor with his interests in your health is to take a STAR with you to your examination.
Can Your Employer Snoop Around Your Facebook and Twitter Pages?
There are federal and Maryland state laws that protect the Maryland employee from invasive employer social media snooping. This article explains your employee right to privacy.
Four Dirty Tricks Used by Insurance Adjusters to Restrict Workers’ Compensation Payouts
Four Dirty Tricks Used by Insurance Adjusters to Restrict Workers’ Compensation Payouts
Getting Workers' Compensation Benefits for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome affects millions of individuals in the United States. If your job has caused or worsened your condition, you may be entitled to workers' compensation.
Responsibilities of Employers in Managing Injury Claims
Employers and employees have to follow a particular set of steps whenever an employee suffers an injury while working. These steps should be followed to facilitate everything needed to deal with the injury.
How to Appeal Your Workers' Compensation Claim
An injured employee can appeal a workers compensation claim if no agreement was made with the employer through a conference or mediation.
How Do Independent Contractors Affect the Liability of a Company?
Since independent contractors are considered self-employed individuals, they should report their income and pay the appropriate taxes on their own. The company hiring them is not required to provide benefits or follow minimum wage laws.