Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Salisbury, MD

Fighting For Your Benefits

You have always trusted the fact that your job would take care of you because you have spent so many years taking care of them. You’re a hard worker; no one can argue with that. So, why is getting your job to honor your benefits after you are injured, like pulling teeth?

Even worse, why do you have to fight for your benefits when your employer’s negligence was the direct cause of your pain and suffering? Your savings are drying up, the medical bills are due, and you’re still trying to get your boss to do the right thing. What should you do?

Call 410-546-6415 to schedule your no-obligation consultation with a Salisbury workers’ compensation lawyer at Schwartz and Schwartz, Attorneys at Law, P.A. Our experienced team can answer your questions, help you deal with insurance claims, face the employers who are lacking, and if worst comes to worst, file a claim.

What Are Common Work Injuries?

Any injury sustained at the work site should be taken seriously. Even a stubbed toe should be reported because a minor wound can result in the need for workers’ compensation. With that in mind, you may be wondering what to watch out for and how to avoid injury while at work.

• Slip and Fall Accidents – Slips and falls can result in severe injuries at the workplace. You may think that slipping in puddles is the only way someone would fall at work. Still, the truth is uneven walkways, debris like ropes and wires, damage to property, and falling from a height, like from a ladder or scaffolding, can put you in the hospital and be a sign of a negligent employer.
• Repetitive Stress Injury – Carpal tunnel injuries are not the only repetitive stress injuries a person could suffer. Carpel tunnel itself can be debilitating, making your regular work feel impossible. Repetitive stress injuries can affect hands, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, and really any joints that your job requires you to repeatedly fold and extend.
• Traumatic Brain Injuries – A traumatic brain injury, also called a TBI, occurs when someone suffers a blow to the head. You may think you can shake off a concussion, but even a minor head injury can result in a TBI.
• Forklift Accidents – It is important to respect the potential for injury that a forklift offers. Forklift drivers are usually well trained, needing to stay certified and follow safety measures. However, a negligent employer can result in a major workplace injury.
• Workplace Death – Losing someone you care about while they are at the workplace can leave a person feeling lost and angry. If an employer’s negligence leads to death, then a workers’ comp attorney can help you understand your options.

When Are Employers Responsible for Workers Comp Benefits?

In order to prove an employer should be covering your recovery because of a workplace accident, you have to prove their actions or inactions were negligent. Suppose your employer acts in a way that another person would not, or there are damages or faults at the workplace that your employer is aware of. In that case, your injury may be a result of their negligence, and a settlement is a real possibility.

What Is the Role of a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?

When your car needs a repair, you go to a mechanic. When your toilet isn’t working right, you call a plumber. When you are dealing with workers’ compensation benefits and a negligent business owner, you call Schwartz and Schwartz, Attorneys at Law, P.A.

Our team will help you deal with your employer’s insurance company, giving you better odds to receive benefits. If your job hurts you, they are responsible for your medical treatment and lost wages. If the company you worked for results in your disability, then they need to step up and take responsibility. We will make sure they do so.

If you are injured on the job, call 410-546-6415 to schedule your free consultation. We will help you understand the claims process and collect evidence. Your lost income, medical coverage, and emotional distress are all important to your claim. If you have lost someone, then their employer may be responsible for death benefits and covering the funeral costs you have suffered.