Maryland Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Maryland workers’ compensation is governed by Title 9 of the Maryland Labor and Employment Article and administered by the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission. Maryland gives injured workers free choice of physician from the outset — one of the most worker-friendly medical rules in the country.
Benefits Framework in Maryland
Most MD employees are covered. Maximum weekly wage-loss benefit is set annually by the Commission. Medical treatment: worker’s free choice of physician. Permanent partial disability is paid based on percentage of impairment. Awards can be converted to lump-sum settlements by petition.
Deadlines That Can Destroy Your Claim
Notice to employer: within 10 days of accidental injury (30 days for occupational disease). Claim petition: two years from the date of injury (three years for occupational disease from date of diagnosis).
Permanent Disability & Impairment
MD uses impairment ratings from the AMA Guides to determine permanent partial disability, with compensation tied to percentage and affected body part. Unlike Pennsylvania’s IRE system, Maryland does not automatically convert total to partial disability at a set week count.
Retaliatory Discharge Protections
Maryland prohibits retaliatory discharge for filing workers’ comp claims. Victims may recover back pay, front pay, and compensatory damages.
Third-Party Claims
A workers’ compensation claim covers medical care and two-thirds of lost wages, but not pain and suffering or the full amount of lost wages. If a third party (a negligent contractor, a defective-equipment manufacturer, a property owner) caused or contributed to your injury, you may bring a separate personal injury lawsuit against that party. We coordinate both claims so the workers’ comp insurer’s subrogation lien is properly managed and your net recovery is maximized.
What to Do Right Now
- Report the injury to your supervisor in writing.
- Get medical care (follow your state’s rules on panel providers).
- Keep copies of every email, text, and document involving your injury.
- Do not give a recorded statement to the carrier without counsel.
- Call Siddons Law Firm for a free case review.
Why Siddons Law Firm
We handle workers’ compensation claims across PA, NJ, NY, and MD. We know the judges, the defense firms, and the repeat IME doctors in each jurisdiction. Our contingency-fee structure means you pay nothing unless we recover for you. Contact us for a free consultation.