Workers Compensation
Accepting Settlement in Your Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you have been injured in the course of your work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, and these can include a settlement. Here, the workers’ compensation attorneys at Murnane & O’Neill explain workers’ compensation settlements and the considerations a beneficiary should make before accepting a settlement. It is important to know that…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Claim Denial: Next Steps
If you have been initially denied workers’ compensation, there are avenues available to appeal the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission’s decision. Here, the workers’ compensation attorneys at Murnane & O’Neill provide information regarding the steps you should take if your workers’ compensation claim has been denied. Request a Hearing In Maryland, you should receive documentation from…
Read MoreCommon Workers’ Compensation Injuries
Workers’ compensation payments totaled $62.3 billion in 2014–the most recent data available–making workers’ compensation a serious issue in the national working world. There are many different injuries that may qualify for workers’ compensation; however, there are several that are most commonly cited in workers’ compensation claims. Here, the workers’ compensation attorneys at Murnane & O’Neill…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation: Getting What You Deserve
Take the time to weigh your workers’ compensation settlement options carefully, as you deserve suitable compensation for the pain you have endured. Here, the legal professionals at Murnane O’Neill provide information about workers’ compensation settlements, and how to get the most out of your claim. It is very likely that at some point during your…
Read MoreWorker’s Compensation Part II: Frequently Asked Questions
Filing for worker’s compensation can be stressful and confusing, especially if you are in serious pain. Here, the legal experts at Murnane & O’Neill, Attorneys at Law answer some of the most common questions. Becoming injured on the job can be a painful, stressful and confusing situation. Understanding your rights under worker’s compensation law is…
Read MoreCommon Workplace Injuries
Even when workplace supervisors work diligently to mitigate the risk of employee injuries, workers are still at risk for being hurt on the job. The worker’s compensation attorneys at Murnane & O’Neill examine three of the most common workplace injuries within recent years, and suggest what to do if you are injured at work. Although…
Read MoreUnderstanding Workers Compensation Denial
The attorneys at Murnane & O’Neill work with clients to receive compensation for workplace injuries. Here, the workers compensation attorneys explain why some claims are denied, and what can be done about it. Workplace injury is a serious issue for which it can be difficult to obtain compensation. Such injuries can be caused by a…
Read MoreWorker’s Compensation in Maryland: The Fine Print
The general practice attorneys at Murnane & O’Neill examine the minute details of worker’s compensation in Maryland. In the state of Maryland, workplace injuries must occur under very specific circumstances in order for a worker to receive medical coverage. Specifically, the worker’s compensation guidelines for the state require that the accident that caused the workplace…
Read MoreWorker’s Compensation Part I: An Introduction
The attorneys at Murnane & O’Neill outline the various levels of worker’s compensation to which injured workers may be entitled. This is the introductory article of a series on worker’s compensation. Employees who are injured on the job may be eligible for worker’s compensation. Such benefits may include weekly compensation, permanent impairment benefits, payment of…
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