Posts by Joshua Plaxen
Exploring Impairment-Related Work Expenses
In the event you are significantly unable to provide for yourself due to a medical condition, the Social Security program offers two types of monthly benefits for financial support: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). These two types of income, however, can be affected based on your need for impairment-related work…
Read MoreCan I See My Own Doctor if I Get Hurt at Work?
Whether you work in an office environment, a restaurant, or a construction area, all workplaces have one thing in common: the possibility of being injured on the job. Even in so-called safe workplaces like the office, a desk worker can develop a back injury by sitting in the same position for extended periods of time.…
Read MoreDebunking the Most Common Myths About Workers’ Compensation in Maryland
Suffering an injury on the job in Maryland can change your life in an instant. You might never be able to work again, limiting your ability to provide for your family. That is why the State of Maryland offers workers’ compensation, a no-fault system designed to help injured workers. There’s a lot that can go…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation and Traumatic Brain Injuries
A brain injury can have a profound effect on the life of a patient, as well as the lives of their loved ones. Serious brain injuries, like traumatic brain injuries, can change the trajectory of a person’s life forever. When someone suffers a brain injury on the job, they expect workers’ compensation to help them…
Read MoreDoes Maryland Workers’ Compensation Cover Skin Conditions?
Workers’ compensation covers a wide variety of injuries that happen on the job. You might wonder if things like skin conditions and dermatological injuries are included in those benefits. The answer is typically yes – as long as you can prove the condition was caused or exacerbated by your job. An experienced workers’ compensation attorney…
Read MoreComplex Regional Pain Syndrome & Maryland Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ compensation covers a variety of job-related injuries, accidents, and occupational diseases. It is never easy when you are too ill to work and then need to chase down the benefits to which you are entitled. It is even more difficult when you suffer from a relatively rare medical condition that may be a challenging…
Read MorePre-Existing Conditions and Workers’ Compensation
When injured in an accident on the job, workers’ compensation is meant to cover your medical expenses, as well as a portion of your lost wages, while you take time off to recover. If you have a pre-existing condition or previous injury, however, you may be concerned about its effect on your workers’ comp claim.…
Read MoreBe Careful on Your Feet in the Workplace
Foot pain is a common curse for employees who work on their feet all day. For instance, workers who stand on cement all day long can suffer significant foot stress and strain that can lead to pain in other parts of the body. If you injure a toe, a foot, or an ankle at work,…
Read MoreConstruction Jobs Lead the Way in Workplace Fatalities
Maryland construction workers put their health and safety on the line performing dangerous work every day. Hazards exist for these workers even when they follow all prescribed safety standards. According to research by AdvisorSmith, 8 of the 25 most fatal jobs and industries in 2018 were in construction: Roofers Ironworkers Power linemen Crane operators Construction…
Read MoreWhat Should I Look for in a Disability Lawyer?
Disability benefits provide a much needed lifeline for individuals and families whose serious medical conditions leave them unable to work. The approval process for these benefits, however, can be difficult. Hiring an experienced Maryland Social Security Disability attorney is a smart move, because your lawyer can help you avoid the pitfalls that cause so many…
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