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How Are Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commissioners Selected?
By Clifford B. Sobin, Esq. Workers’ Compensation Commissioners are nominated by the Governor. The Maryland Senate must then approve the appointment. Their appointment is for twelve years unless a Commissioner leaves office before their term is up. If so, the … Continue reading
Maryland Workers’ Compensation Book
I apologize if this appears to be shameless promoting of a new book that I just wrote. But, if you were injured at work in Maryland while working for someone other than the Federal Government then this short book is … Continue reading
How Maryland Workers’ Compensation Law is Made and Changed
By Clifford Sobin, esq. Three types of laws impact the Workers’ Compensation process. They are: Statutes, Regulations, and Appellate decisions. In addition, the Workers’ Compensation Commission develops specific policies that guide them but do not bind them. Statutes The starting … Continue reading
10 things you need to know about IMEs (Independent Medical Evaluations)
The insurance company has the right to send you to a doctor of their choice for a medical opinion. This doctor is not going to provide you with any treatment or become your doctor, but rather only give an opinion. … Continue reading
Medical Treatment Rights Under Maryland Workers’ Compensation Law For Out Of State Treatment
By Clifford B. Sobin, Esq. Last month I discussed medical treatment rights stemming from a compensable Maryland Workers’ Compensation claim. Since medical costs are controlled by the Maryland Workers’ Compensation system, you never have to pay anything for treatment required … Continue reading
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What Are Your Medical Treatment Rights Under Maryland Workers’ Compensation Law
By Clifford B. Sobin, Esq. The easy answer is that you have the right to medical treatment reasonably related to your injury on the job. Furthermore, once accepted by the workers’ compensation insurance carrier, you do not have to pay … Continue reading
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Do You Need An Attorney For Your Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If You have been injured at work and have been dealing with the insurance company’s adjuster without any problems (for now), should you still hire a lawyer? The short answer is YES. Insurance company adjusters often formulate their questions in a … Continue reading
How Long Does It Take For My Maryland Workers’ Compensation Hearing To Be Scheduled?
By Clifford B. Sobin, Esq. The Short answer is – it depends. Generally, hearings are scheduled within three to four months after they are requested. However, some cases take longer and others less. The following things seem to impact the timing … Continue reading
More Cancers Presumed To Be Caused By The Job – Just Not Yet
By Clifford B. Sobin, Esq. Maryland fire fighters and fire instructors both paid and most volunteers, paramedics, most volunteer rescue squad members and advanced life support unit members, and State Fire Marshals are eligible to claim a presumption under Maryland … Continue reading
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Medicare and Old Workers’ Compensation Claims
A letter from Medicare is in the mail. The envelope doesn’t look much different from others you have received from Medicare. You open it without thinking or much concern. What it says shocks you. Medicare (actually an outfit called MSPRC) … Continue reading