August 22, 2017

Accidents in the workplace are inevitable, which is why states enact workers’ compensation laws providing financial benefits to injured or disabled workers. The Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission (WCC) oversees the program, which requires employers to procure a type of insurance policy for coverage of employment-related injuries and illnesses. It is not necessary for a worker to prove fault for workplace conditions that cause medical problems because the intent of a workers’ comp program is to get the employee back to health and back to work as soon as reasonably possible. However, benefits do not extend to all types of accidents and all individuals in the workplace. A general review of the complicated regulations and eligibility rules is helpful, but it is wise to consult with a Maryland workers’ compensation lawyer to fully understand your rights.