Denied Claims Lawyer

Handling Workers' Compensation Benefits and Appeals in Washington, D.C., and Maryland

The process of obtaining workers' compensation benefits or seeking an appeal on the denial of benefits can be overwhelming. All of the paperwork must be in order to ensure proper payment so you can continue to live your life and heal from your injury. If you have questions or concerns about workers' compensation benefits, turn to an experienced workers' compensation attorney.

Contact the Law Offices of David I. Steinberg for a free telephone consultation.
301-589-4597 ● 410-760-2170 ● 301-632-9800

At my office, I provide clients with the representation and reassurance that they need. I understand the concerns that injured workers have as they attempt to gain the benefits to which they are entitled. My knowledge of workers' compensation benefits, and the process of obtaining benefits, is extensive and I can skillfully guide you through the process and any workers' compensation appeals.

Types of Workers' Compensation Benefits

There are four main types of workers' compensation benefits, which are listed below.

• Once an employer agrees that a person was injured on the job, the employer is responsible for paying all medical bills that stem from the injury or the aggravation of an existing condition that was caused by the workplace injury.
• Temporary total disability benefits: Two-thirds of your weekly wage is to be paid until the employee is able to go back to work.
• Vocational rehabilitation/retraining: If you are so disabled that you can never again return to the type of work you were doing, your employer is responsible for providing retraining or schooling to help you get another job.
• Permanent partial disability payments: After the injured employee has been treated, if there are lasting problems or issues, then there is some permanency of the injury. Because this is an ongoing payment, this is often disputed by the employer. There are straightforward guidelines as to how to compensate an injured employee, based on the body part that was injured and the disability rating. However, often the insurance company's doctors find a different disability rating than the employee's doctor. In those cases, there are two options: try to settle or file for a hearing before the Workers' Compensation Commission Board. Then the board will decide.

After a Workers' Compensation Commission Decision

If you are not satisfied with the decision handed down by the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission Board, it is possible to appeal the decision. I can help you file for a jury trial and appeal the ruling. This allows us to argue your case in front of a panel of your peers who may understand the actual impact of your injury better than a formal professional board.

Contact Me Today

Together we can fight for the workers' compensation benefits and medical benefits you deserve. Contact me today and learn more about your rights during a free telephone consultation. For your convenience, I maintain three offices to make it easier for you to obtain legal help along with offering weekend appointments.

Law Offices of David I. Steinberg

Silver Spring Office:
Law Offices of David I. Steinberg
8630 Fenton Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: 301-589-4597
Fax: 301-588-9351
Silver Spring Law Office

Baltimore Office:
Law Offices of David I. Steinberg
1111 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
Telephone: 410-760-2170
Fax: 301-588-9351
Baltimore Law Office

Clinton Office:
Law Offices of David I. Steinberg
7700 Old Branch Avenue
Clinton, MD 20735
Telephone: 301-632-9800
Fax: 301-588-9351
Clinton MD Law Office

From our Maryland locations in Silver Spring, Baltimore, and Clinton, the Law Offices of David I. Steinberg serves the legal needs of Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Charles County, Calvert County, St. Mary's County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Frederick County, Washington County, Carroll County, and Harford County, as well as the surrounding areas including Temple Hills, District Heights, Capital Heights, Oxon Hill, Ft. Washington, Landover, Lanham, Bowie, Brandywine, Waldorf, LaPlata, Indianhead, Camp Springs, Forestville, Suitland, Largo, Upper Marlboro, Wheaton, Kensington, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Bethesda, and Chevy Chase.

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