MD Comp Law is dedicated to making the workers' compensation process easier to understand and easier to deal with. The site was developed by Maryland lawyers. And while it does not constitute legal advice, and nothing can substitute the process of speaking directly to a workers' compensation lawyer, it does answer questions about Maryland workers' compensation. The best way to use this website is via search. The site has many articles, frequently asked questions, and glossary terms. The calculator will provide you with a rough estimate of your workers' compensation award.
Formerly referred to as workmans comp, workers' compensation laws arose from the need to protect both workers and employers. Unlike other types of personal injury, workers' compensation is no fault. If you are hurt at work, unless other factors intervene, you will get compensated. This includes medical bills, a part of your lost wages, and compensation for future permanent injuries.
Most employers pay workers compensation insurance premiums to an insurance company such as IWIF. When you file a workers' compensation claim, the process is similar to a claim for an auto accident or homeowners claim. You are requesting the insurance company, representing the employer, pay for your injuries. This includes medical bills, a portion of lost wages, and compensation for permanent injuries.
Often, workers comp insurance companies will not want to pay claims. This is where a workers compensation attorney comes into play. The attorney works to obtain compensation for the injured client. In some cases, a workers' comp settlement is reached. It all depends on the facts of the case. Ultimately, whatever you facts, a workers' comp lawyer in Maryland will benefit you.
Whether you are seeking a Maryland workers' comp lawyer, or simply want answers fast, MDCompLaw can help. In order to learn more, please browse our information, our articles, our FAQ's, and our glossary. You may also enter your information into our workers comp calculator to get a free and immediate rough estimate of your award.
Although the calculator is rough, it should provide a ballpark estimate of your award. (It might be a big ballpark.) The estimate is valuable because you know where to start. Comp is a combination of work missed, the severity of the injury, and the permanency of the injury. The MDCompLaw calculator knows this. Let us know if there is anything else we can do.
