Frederick Workers' Compensation Attorney

Skilled Lawyer for Workers' Comp Claims in Frederick, Maryland

An injury suffered on the job can have serious implications for your livelihood. Trying to stay afloat while you are forced out of work is not easy to manage on your own. However, a Frederick, MD workers' compensation attorney can advocate for your right to a financial remedy and help you receive the support you deserve.

Workers' compensation claims often involve complex laws, procedures, and paperwork. At Serafini Law, we can assist you throughout this laborious process, making sure that you take all of the correct steps during your claim. With over a decade of experience, Attorney Andrew Serafini is prepared to provide you with tireless representation and qualified legal advice.

Am I Eligible for Workers' Compensation?

If you are injured while you are on the clock, you will typically be eligible for workers' compensation. You must be able to prove that your injury resulted from your work duties or was caused by a workplace accident. In addition to workplace injuries, workers' compensation can also cover illnesses or other health conditions arising from conditions at your job, such as frostbite or sunstroke.

To get workers' compensation, you must notify your employer of your injury within 10 days after it occurred. For diseases or illnesses, you must notify your employer within a year of discovering the disease. You can notify your employer either orally or in writing, but if you send it in writing, you must sign it yourself and include the time, date, and description of the injury. At Serafini Law, we can work with you from the beginning of your injury or illness to help you complete your claim as soon as possible.

What Can Workers' Compensation Cover?

Depending on the extent of your injury and its long-term effects, you might receive different kinds of financial support through workers' comp, including:

• Temporary Total Disability: If you are completely unable to work while you recover from your injury, you may receive two-thirds of your regular wages until you can return to work.
• Temporary Partial Disability: If you are able to work in a limited capacity, Temporary Partial Disability benefits can address the reduction to your income as you recover.
• Permanent Partial Disability: If your earning potential has been permanently reduced due to an injury, you could receive extended financial support for months or years, with payments providing a percentage of your wages for a certain number of weeks.
• Permanent Total Disability: If you are completely unable to work for the rest of your life, you could receive lifetime financial support equal to two-thirds of your weekly wages.

At Serafini Law, we can take a close look at your disability and advocate for the maximum amount of support based on your earning potential.

Third-Party Claims

Aside from workers' compensation, you can also get additional financial relief by filing a third-party claim against someone other than your employer, such as an independent contractor at your workplace. This compensation may address issues that are not covered by workers' compensation, such as pain and suffering.

Unlike a workers' comp claim, you will have to prove that the third party caused your injury through negligence. At Serafini Law, we can look for evidence that demonstrates that the third party was at fault for your injuries, and we will help you recover compensation for your medical expenses, the full amount of income you have lost, and any pain and suffering that you have experienced.

Meet With a Frederick, MD Workers' Compensation Lawyer Today

If you have sustained an injury at your job, you may be entitled to workers' comp as you recover. At Serafini Law, our attorney can fight to uphold your rights and walk you through the steps of obtaining the financial relief that you need.

Our firm is available 24/7 for any client inquiries. Call us at 240-744-1600 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation today.