Harford County Workers Compensation Lawyer
Harford County Workers Compensation Attorney
Harford County workers compensation lawyer Andrew M. Rodabaugh represents those injured on the job throughout Harford County Maryland.
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Work injuries arise in a variety of circumstances and across almost every profession or occupation. A workers compensation claim may arise in the form of carpal tunnel as a result of repetitive typing at an office keyboard or a claim may arise from a fall on a construction site. Whether the injury is a fractured bone, torn ligament, herniated disc Harford County Workers compensation lawyer Andrew M. Rodabaugh is available to help. The amount of medical treatment needed for any given workers compensation injury may vary. Some injuries require surgery or lifelong medication while other injuries may simply require a short course of physical therapy and/or medication.
Continue reading below to see what occupations are covered under workers compensation, which injuries are covered under workers compensation, and potential treatment that is often covered under workers compensation.
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Occupations covered by workers compensation in Maryland
Harford County Workers Compensation Lawyer Andrew M. Rodabaugh has represented injured workers numerous occupations.
Maryland is a melting pot of occupations which can range from industrial production, professionals, retail, public and private services. Everyone of these occupations are covered under Maryland workers compensation laws. There may challenges that disqualify workers compensation benefits for some individuals however these are few and far between.
You may be disqualified if you are a subcontractor but BEWARE that just because the term contractor is used does not mean for the purposes of workers compensation you are a contractor. For example: A Harford County Maryland truck driver (Driver) is called a contractor by himself and a farm owner. He is contracted to take 1 load of product per week from the farmer to a processing plant. Driver picks up a load and in route to the processing plant is involved in an accident injuring his back. At first glance the Farmer and Driver beleive that now workers compensation applies and this injured Harford County resident does not qualify for workers compensation benefits. After a conversation with an experiences workers compensation attorney in Harford County the Driver learns that he is actually considered an employee of the Farmer. The important facts that determine application of workers compensation laws to the Harford County Driver :
The Drive must pick up the load every Wednesday per the agreement with the Farmer.
The Farmer provides the Truck that Driver uses to transport the load to the processing plant.
The chosen processing plant is the only place Driver can deliver the load and may not choose to use a different processor.
The Farmer provides all maintenance on the truck and pays for gas and wear and tear.
The Driver has no control over the time he works.
The key factors in determining a contractor relationship and application of workers compensation laws in Harford County are consistent with the amount of control the Farmer has on the Driver, or otherwise put the amount of control the Contractor has over the SubContractor.
If you need assistance with a workers compensation claim in Harford County then contact Harford County Workers Compensation Attorney Andrew Rodabaugh for a free consultation.
Injuries covered by workers compensation in Maryland
Harford County Workers Compensation Lawyer Andrew M. Rodabaugh has represented employees who have sustained injuries ranging from amputations and paralysis to minor sprains and strains.
Injured workers are more often than not covered by workers compensation laws as long as they have sustained an injury on the job while performing their job. There are some exceptions that come into play however they are few and far between. What often becomes the problem in a workers compensation case is whether the treatment needed is treatment the insurance company will provide and authorize.
The severity of an injury should determine whether or not a workers compensation adjuster approves treatment. If the injury is just a minor sprain the injured workers should still be entitled treatment including but not limited to physical therapy, medications, and physician consultations. All too often injured workers in Harford County are denied workers compensation medical treatment for this reason. It is on a regular basis that injured workers are told to “be tough” or “work through the pain.” While the effort of the injured employee pushing through the pain can often be commendable, equally as often the employee becomes worse off by overworking an already damaged body part. At the very least, regardless of the severity of the injury an employee injured on the job should seek at-least one physician consultation to ensure the injury wont get worse with continued work.
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Treatment provided under Maryland workers compensation law
Harford County Workers Compensation Lawyer Andrew M. Rodabaugh has represented employees who have undergone various treatments.
Physical Therapy for those injured and involved in a Harford County Workers Compensation case.
The basic form of medical treatment involved in a workers compensation case beyond medication and rest is physical therapy. This is the most common form of treatment and it often provides relief to the injured worker. A physical therapist will work with the injured worker to boost the strength, range of motion, and reduce pain. There are a number of qualify physical therapy facilities located throughout Harford County and workers comp should authorize the treatment for any facility an injured worker chooses. In some circumstances the insurance adjuster is now willing to authorize the treatment so a qualified Harford County Workers Compensation Attorney.
Surgery for those injured and involved in a Harford County Workers Compensation case.
Whenever surgery is mentioned it is natural for the injured to become distressed and concerned. This stress coupled with dealing with the Workers Compensation adjuster often leads to a stress level that few people experience in life. Harford County Workers Compensation cases involving surgery are less common than those involving physical therapy and other conservative treatment like medication and rest. The importance of treatment running smooth, lost wages coming timely, and medications being authorized timely is exponentially larger than those cases involving only physical therapy. Whether workers comp is authorizing shoulder surgery, back surgery, neck surgery, knee surgery, carpal tunnel surgery, it is a good idea to contact an attorney that can represent the injured worker in Harford County
Other for those injured and involved in a Harford County Workers Compensation case.
Other forms of treatment an injured worker may require include epidural injections, cortizone injections, spinal ablations (nerve burning), chiropractic treatment, chiropractic adjustments, work hardening, functional capacity evaluations, vision and hearing tests, vestibular therapy, acupuncture, ketamine infusions, etc.
Harford County Workers Compensation Lawyer Andrew M. Rodabaugh can help! No fee unless money is recovered!
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Harford County Workers Compensation Attorney Andrew M. Rodabaugh represents injured workers throughout Harford County Maryland including the following areas: Aberdeen , Abingdon , Aldino , Bel Air , Bel Air North , Bel Air South , Belcamp , Benson , Berkley , Cardiff , Churchville , Clayton , Creswell , Darlington , Dublin , Edgewood , Emmorton , Fairview , Fallston , Forest Hill , Havre De Grace , Jarrettsville , Joppa , Norrisville , Perryman , Pylesville , Street , Taylor , Whiteford , Willoughby Woods .
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