Legal Question in Workers Comp in Maryland

I injured myself at work low and upper back left shoulder and arm. After reporting the incident and seeing employee health im on light duty and physical therapy my employer said they have to file a workers compensation case to cover my medical expenses but since im not losing any time from work that will be all my question is what about my pain and suffering am I entitled to any monetary compensation and or wat are my other options


Asked on 5/12/14, 8:55 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Alan Horwitz Ingerman & Horwitz, LLP

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Answered on 5/12/14, 8:57 am
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Under workers' comp you are only entitled to payment of medical expenses, indemnification for loss of income while you are out of work, and if it is determined you have a permanent injury, compensation for that. Pain and suffering is not a factor. If there was a third party (someone not employed by your company) that was the cause of your injury and who was negligent in doing so, you could bring an independent lawsuit against that party which would expose them to non-economic losses (like pain), but any recovery would be subject in part to a worker's comp lien for any benefits you received from that. Contact an attorney who specializes in workers' comp and perhaps also personal injury law for further assistance.

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Answered on 5/19/14, 7:36 am


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