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Lost Wages in Maryland

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Understanding lost wages (temporary total disability) in Maryland

Maryland workers’ compensation lost wages refer to the amount of income that an employee loses as a result of a work-related injury or illness that prevents them from performing their job duties. In Maryland, employers are required to provide workers’ compensation insurance to their employees, which includes coverage for lost wages. If an employee is injured on the job and cannot work as a result, they may be entitled to receive lost wages benefits through their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. These benefits are intended to replace a portion of the employee’s lost income while they are unable to work. The amount of lost wages benefits that an employee is eligible to receive in Maryland is generally calculated as a percentage of their pre-injury average weekly wage. The specific percentage varies depending on the severity of the injury and other factors. In general, an injured employee may be entitled to receive up to two-thirds of their pre-injury average weekly wage. It is important to note that there may be limits on the duration of lost wages benefits in Maryland. For example, an injured employee may only be eligible to receive lost wages benefits for a certain number of weeks or until they are able to return to work.

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Workers’ compensation benefits may be terminated for several reasons, including:

  1. The injured employee has fully recovered and is able to return to work: If the employee’s medical condition has improved to the point where they can perform their job duties, their workers’ compensation benefits may be terminated.
  2. The injured employee has reached maximum medical improvement: This means that the employee’s medical condition has reached a point where further medical treatment is unlikely to result in significant improvement. If the employee has reached this point, their benefits may be terminated.
  3. The injured employee has refused reasonable medical treatment: If the employee has refused reasonable medical treatment that would allow them to recover and return to work, their benefits may be terminated.
  4. The injured employee has engaged in fraud or misrepresentation: If the employee has provided false or misleading information regarding their injury or their ability to work, their benefits may be terminated.
It is important to note that the termination of workers’ compensation benefits is subject to state laws and regulations, and the specific circumstances of each case can vary. In general, if an injured employee has concerns about the termination of their benefits, they may want to consult with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney for guidance.

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What rate are lost wages paid to injured workers in Maryland

In Maryland, lost wages under workers’ compensation are generally calculated as two-thirds of the employee’s pre-injury average weekly wage, subject to certain minimum and maximum limits. The maximum weekly compensation rate changes each year and is based on the State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) as determined by the Maryland Department of Labor. It is important to note that the calculation of lost wages can be complex and may depend on various factors, including the employee’s earnings history, the severity of their injury, and the extent to which their injury affects their ability to work. As such, it is recommended that injured employees speak with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney in Maryland to understand their rights and options for pursuing lost wages and other benefits under the state’s workers’ compensation system.

How do I qualify for workers compensation lost wages in Maryland

To qualify for lost wages in Maryland workers’ compensation, an employee must have suffered a work-related injury or illness that prevents them from performing their job duties. The following are some of the key requirements for qualifying for lost wages benefits:
  1. The injury or illness must be work-related: To qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, the injury or illness must have arisen out of and in the course of employment. This means that the injury must have occurred while the employee was performing job-related duties or engaged in activities related to their employment.
  2. The injury or illness must be severe enough to prevent the employee from working: In order to receive lost wages benefits, the employee must be unable to work as a result of their injury or illness. The extent of the disability will be determined by medical professionals and may impact the amount of lost wages benefits the employee is eligible to receive.
  3. The employee must report the injury or illness to their employer: To be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, the employee must report the injury or illness to their employer within 10 days of its occurrence. If the injury or illness is not reported within this timeframe, the employee may be at risk of losing their right to benefits.
  4. The employee must file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits: In Maryland, injured employees must file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits with the Workers’ Compensation Commission. The claim must be filed within two years of the date of the injury or illness.
If an employee meets these requirements, they may be eligible to receive lost wages benefits under Maryland workers’ compensation. However, it is important to note that the specific amount of benefits may vary depending on the employee’s pre-injury wages, the severity of the injury, and other factors. It is recommended that injured employees speak with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney in Maryland to understand their rights and options for pursuing lost wages and other benefits.

Is there a difference between Lost Wages and Temporary Total Disability payments under Maryland Workers Compensation Law?

Lost wages and Temporary Total disability payments are essentially the same and serve the same purpose however some employers may choose to pay the employee Lost Wages directly rather than have their workers compensation insurer pay them Temporary Total disability benefits. Temporary total disability (TTD) payments are a type of workers’ compensation benefit available in Maryland to employees who have suffered work-related injuries or illnesses that prevent them from working. TTD payments are intended to provide injured workers with income replacement while they are unable to work due to their injury or illness. In Maryland, TTD payments are calculated as two-thirds of the employee’s pre-injury average weekly wage, subject to certain minimum and maximum limits. The maximum weekly compensation rate changes each year and is based on the State Average Weekly Wage (SAWW) as determined by the Maryland Department of Labor. For accidents that occur on or after January 1, 2023, the maximum weekly compensation rate for TTD is $1,296, and the minimum rate is $278. TTD payments are typically paid on a weekly basis, and employees may, but are not guarantied, to continue to receive these payments until they are able to return to work or until they reach maximum medical improvement. Maximum medical improvement means that the employee’s medical condition has stabilized and is unlikely to improve further with medical treatment. It is important to note that TTD payments are subject to certain restrictions and limitations under Maryland workers’ compensation law. For example, there may be limits on the duration of TTD payments, and employees may be required to undergo medical evaluations to determine their eligibility to receive continued TTD benefits. If an employee has questions about their eligibility for TTD payments or other workers’ compensation benefits in Maryland, they may want to consult with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney for guidance.

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