Bethesda Workers' Compensation Attorney

Aggressive Lawyer for Workers' Compensation Claims in Bethesda, Maryland

If you have been hospitalized due to a workplace injury, your livelihood might be in jeopardy. However, you may have a legal recourse to take home a steady income while you recover from your injuries. A Bethesda workers' compensation attorney can provide you with advocacy and legal advice to help you pursue a remedy for your damages.

Workers' compensation claims are often urgent in nature. At Serafini Law, we can help you file a claim for a workplace injury, seeking full compensation for the costs associated with your injuries. We will fight hard for the financial support that you need to recover.

Do I Qualify for Workers' Compensation?

Most employers in Maryland are required to provide their employees with workers' compensation. Generally, you are eligible to receive workers' compensation as long as the injury was work-related. Common workplace accidents resulting in injury may include:

• Forklift accidents
• Heavy machinery accidents
• Collisions with motor vehicles
• Construction accidents
• Exposure to chemical hazards
• Falls from ladders
• Injuries caused by repetitive stress

There are some exceptions to workers' compensation eligibility. Your employer may deny your claim if you were alleged to have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the incident. Moreover, if the injury took place outside of working hours, your employer will not have any obligation to cover your damages.

It is imperative that you report any accident resulting in injury to your employer as soon as possible. At Serafini Law, we can discuss your case with you in private and walk you through the steps required to fill out a workers' compensation claim.

What Benefits Are Available Under Workers' Comp?

In Maryland, workers' compensation can cover the costs of any treatment deemed "medically necessary" for your recovery. This can include the cost of surgery, a hospital stay, medicine, crutches, and continued treatment for your injuries. After the incident that resulted in injury, you should seek medical attention from a medical professional to get an assessment of the damage you have suffered.

Additionally, you can obtain disability benefits depending on the extent of your injuries and whether or not you can return to work. These benefits include:

• Temporary Partial Disability: This type of compensation applies if you are still able to work in a limited capacity while you recover from your injuries. This can cover up to 50 percent of the difference between your regular weekly earnings and your limited wages while disabled. These benefits are subject to limits defined by the state's average weekly wages.
• Temporary Total Disability: This type of compensation applies if you are completely unable to work while you recover. This can cover up to two-thirds of your regular wages.
• Permanent Partial Disability: This type of compensation applies if your earning potential has been reduced due to a permanent injury. The amount you can claim in benefits will vary depending on the severity of your injury.
• Permanent Total Disability: This type of compensation applies if you are completely unable to work after suffering a debilitating catastrophic injury. This can provide you with up to two-thirds of your regular income.

Third-Party Claims

If someone other than your employer was responsible for your injury, you could file a third-party claim to get additional compensation. Unlike a workers' compensation claim, you have to demonstrate that the other party was at fault to secure compensation in a third-party claim. Our attorney can help you build a case, pursuing an appropriate settlement or verdict on your behalf.

Meet With a Bethesda, MD Workers' Comp Attorney

If you have been hurt during the course of your employment, our Bethesda workers' compensation lawyer can help. To schedule a free consultation with Serafini Law, call our offices at 240-744-1600 or contact us online.