What 8 methods do private investigators use to try to detect insurance fraud in a Maryland Workers Compensation claim or an auto accident claim? Surveillance – Investigators may use audio, video, and other types of surveillance to determine whether an individual worker is as injured as they claim. Interviews and research – Workers compensation investigators may interview colleagues, […]
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Sixty red flags calling for video surveillance in a Maryland workers compensation claim
What are the 60 red flags that insurance companies look at that lead them to requesting surveillance videos of the alleged injured party in a Maryland Workers Compensation claim or an auto accident claim? an injured worker who is off on disability benefits who cannot be contacted via telephone during daytime hours; The claimant won’t […]
Maryland Medical Marijuana for Workers Compensation or Auto Accidents
The Maryland Legislature has legalized medical marijuana for the following conditions that would be relevant to workers compensation injuries. The medical conditions which are authorized to be treated by medical marijuana are listed in the statute: (i) A chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition that results in a patient being admitted into hospice or […]
Medical Marijuana in Maryland Workers Compensation Claims White Paper
Medical Marijuana in Maryland Workers Compensation Claims Medical marijuana will become a frequent issue in Maryland Workers Compensation cases now that it has been legalized by the Maryland legislature. The purpose of this article is to argue for the approval of medical marijuana as a medicine or treatment in certain workers compensation cases. This article […]
Can You Video An Event Or Record A Phone Conversation In Maryland?
Videotaping an event or conversation and/or recording a telephone conversation can violate the Maryland Wiretap law and can result in severe criminal as well as civil penalties. Before you embark on either videotaping an event or conversation and/or recording a telephone conversation, make sure you have a clear understanding of your rights as well as […]
How Much Do I Get Paid While Out On Workers Comp?
How Much Do I Get Paid While Out On Workers Comp? The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company will pay two-thirds of your average weekly wage for every day you miss from work with a doctor’s excuse. You do not get paid for the first three days until you missed two weeks of work. These payments are […]
How much does it cost to get a copy of my medical records?
How much does it cost to get a copy of my medical records for a Maryland Workers Compensation case or a Maryland car, truck, or motorcycle accident ? In order to obtain medical records and/or bills for a Maryland Workers Compensation case or a Maryland car, truck, or motorcycle accident, the doctor’s office or hospital […]
Can I file a Workers Compensation claim while on my way to work or on my way home?
Can I file a Maryland Workers Compensation claim while on my way to work or on my way home? General Principles Injuries incurred by an employee while going to or returning from the work place do not ordinarily arise out of and in the course of employment, and are therefore not compensable under the Maryland […]
CAN I MAKE A MARYLAND WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM IF INJURED ON OR NEAR A PARKING LOT AT WORK?
CAN I MAKE A MARYLAND WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIM IF INJURED ON OR NEAR A PARKING LOT AT WORK? Whether you can file a claim when injured on or near a parking lot close to your job depends on many factors. The below cases summarize many of the factors that the Workers compensation commission will look […]
What Protections Are Available to the Injured Party at an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME)?
What protections are available to the injured party at an Independent Medical Evaluation (IME)? The right to an IME is provided by the Maryland Rules in a civil case and by the Workers Compensation regulations in a worker’s compensation case. Maryland Rule 2-423. Mental or physical examination of persons When the mental or physical condition […]
