Legal Question in Workers Comp in Maryland

Re: Medical issue

Under MD law, in order for an injury to come under worker's compensation, the injury must either be accidental in nature or an occupational disease. The first step would be for you to get a report from your doctor that states an opinion that the carpal tunnel results from the work you do. Then make a claim with the insurer who handles worker's comp for your employer. Don't be surprised if they reject it, although they may schedule an exam for you with their own doctor before deciding what to do.

If the insurer rejects the claim, you can file with the Worker's Compensation Commission and request an administrative hearing to decided whether the injury should come under worker's comp. I strongly suggest you retain an experienced worker's compensation attorney to represent you if you want to pursue it.