Workers’ compensation insurance exists to repay Maryland employees who are injured or develop a disease because of their work. However, not every injury that occurs at a workplace may be covered by workers’ compensation, according to the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission. If you have been injured at the workplace, you must also meet the following criteria to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits in Maryland:
- Your injury was caused by an accident related to your job, or you have an occupational disease caused by your job.
- You must be an employee. Some businesses do not hire employees directly, but work with independent contractors. Maryland law provides criteria so that workers can figure out whether they are employees under the law.
- Your injury must have occurred while you were doing your job. Additionally, an injury that occurs at a worksite away from your employer’s main location or that occurs while you’re traveling on business may also be covered by workers’ compensation.
The unique facts of some work injury cases make it difficult to determine whether they are covered by Maryland workers’ compensation law or not. An investigation with the help of an experienced Maryland workers’ compensation attorney may be required. If you have been injured while on the job, please don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer.” Mr. Heisler will examine your case thoroughly and help you fight for the benefits to which you are entitled. Call “The Injury Lawyer” at 877-228-4878 today to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation.
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