Workers' Compensation Lawyers

Baltimore, Maryland

We’ll explain everything you need to know and help you get the money you need to take care of your bills, your lost income and your family. If you have been injured in an on-the-job accident, or if you have become disabled due to an occupational disease caused by your work, you may be entitled to a number of important benefits under Maryland law.

All employers in the state are required by law to carry workers' compensation insurance. However, even if your employer does not have insurance, your case is still viable and you will be covered by a state fund for all benefits.

Injured Workers Rights and Responsibilities

• An injured worker may have the right to receive benefits.
• An injured worker has the right to receive the medical care reasonable and necessary to treat a work-related injury or illness without any specific time limit
• An injured worker has the right to the initial choice of doctor
• An injured worker has the right to hire an attorney to help the worker get benefits or to help resolve disputes
• An injured worker has the right to confidentiality
• An injured worker has the responsibility to inform his or her employer about a work-related injury or illness
• An injured worker has the responsibility to fill out a claim form and submit it to the Commission
• An injured worker has the responsibility to tell his or her doctor how the injury occurred and if it was work related

If you are left with any permanent disability or permanent residual symptoms you are also entitled to be compensated for the disability.

For severe injuries where you are unable to return to your former job or profession, the employer's insurance company is required to provide job search and/or job training which may last up to two years (during which time you are paid the same two-thirds of your regular wages).

Legal Fees
All attorneys’ fees for workers' compensation cases are controlled by statute. In addition, all fees in every case must be approved by the Workers' Compensation Commission before a lawyer can collect any fees from a client. NO attorney can charge a client fees for a workers' compensation case outside the statutory rates and NO attorney can charge any retainer fees up front.

Cohen & Dwin has over 25 years experience handling many varieties of workers' compensation cases throughout the state. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Call Cohen & Dwin at 410-LAW HELP to set up a free consultation to discuss your Worker’s Compensation rights.