Maryland workers comp settlements are designed to protect employees who are injured at work by providing settlements to cover expenses caused by injuries. If you’ve been injured on the job and want to file a claim, you may be able to get financial compensation in the form of workers’ compensation payments and medical treatment that you need to recover from your injuries, as well as lost wages while you’re unable to work because of your injuries. However, those who are familiar with the law know that it can sometimes be difficult to get workers’ comp settlements that are sufficient in size to truly help you with your recovery and lost wages. Learn more on how you can get the most out of your settlement according to our friends at Cohen & Cohen.

1) Talk with Your Lawyer

Before you can receive any benefits, you’ll need to file a claim. And once you’ve filed a claim, you’ll need to negotiate a settlement with your employer’s insurance company. This is not something you should do on your own. Instead, contact a lawyer to help with your case so they can collect the proper details and file all paperwork correctly to get you what you deserve out of your case. Make sure to tell your lawyer everything so they can properly represent you and your situation.

2) Keep a Journal

Keep a journal of your injuries and pain levels from the very beginning. This will be helpful in communicating the extent of your injuries to your doctor and lawyer. It can also help you document a pattern, if you are having chronic issues with an injury or pain. If there is a significant difference between how you feel before and after a work shift, then this is something that should be noted as well. Basically, document everything!

3) Do Everything Your Doctor Says

To get the most out of your claim, it’s important that you follow your doctor’s orders. Avoid doing anything that could potentially worsen your injury – this means no alcohol or cigarettes. Asking for copies of records from your doctor will also help with filling out paperwork and getting the settlement you deserve. It is in your best interest to talk to a lawyer about your case if you are injured on the job. They can offer insight into how best to proceed with your case and what steps you should take next. A lawyer can also provide an assessment of whether they think they have a good chance of winning based on what evidence has been collected so far, which heavily relies on your medical records.

4) Answer Questions Truthfully

This is the most important thing you can do, and the simplest! Tell your attorney the truth at every stage of the process so they can get you the compensation you deserve. If you lie at any point, your case will no longer be valid and you will lose any potential benefits.

5) Ask for Help When You Need It

If you’ve been injured at work, you may be entitled to benefits. These benefits can help you cover your medical expenses and lost wages while you’re out of work. But getting the settlement you deserve can be a challenge. That’s why you should contact an attorney immediately if you have been injured at work.

Personal Injury Lawyer

Dealing with the aftermath of an accident is already confusing and stressful enough. But when someone else had a part in it happening, then we may wonder if we can hold them accountable by law and whether it’s worth meeting with a lawyer to learn more. Personal injury accident victims often have to deal with medical bills, loss of wages from missing work, fixing or replacing property damage, and so much more. 

If you are reading this, then you may not be sure if you have grounds for filing a personal injury case. There is no one answer for every situation, so victims of accidents are encouraged to meet with a legal professional to find out more. For now, here are a few signs that you may have reason to file a personal injury lawsuit:

• A personal injury incident has happened (such as a car accident, motorcycle accident, bike accident, dog attack, slip and fall, among others)
• The severity of your injuries required medical treatment beyond what a standard first aid kit offers
• You have medical records that prove your injuries
• You were hurt because of another’s negligence or recklessness 
• You are not able to return to work quickly
• You have costly medical bills that you shouldn’t have to pay for
• There is evidence of the incident (photographs or video footage)
• You can show that the other person was at-fault
• The person at-fault owed you a duty of care and breached that duty
• You haven’t made mistakes that are detrimental to your case

As a Personal Injury Lawyer from Therman Law Offices, LTD understands, being in an accident where another person was responsible is enough of a reason to consider filing a personal injury case. By getting more information and having questions answered, victims can feel empowered to take action. 

If you have been charged with domestic abuse—whether the charge(s) against you are classified as misdemeanor, felony, or a mix of both—it is vitally important that you treat your situation with the utmost seriousness. Whether the charges against you are wrongful or not, it is important to have an attorney by your side who will construct a strong defense on your behalf. Even if you are unable to achieve an acquittal (or have the charges against you dropped), consulting with a dedicated criminal defense attorney will help to ensure that any consequences you may face are as mitigated as possible.

Honoring the Terms of an Order of Protection

If you are named in an order of protection, you need to abide by every single restriction in that order. As an experienced domestic violence lawyer – including those who practice at The Law Office of Daniel J. Wright – can confirm, violating these terms (even indirectly) can land you in jail and/or damage your defense to the underlying charges against you. If you are having trouble honoring the terms of a protection order because you need to communicate with the protected party for some reason, don’t do anything to violate the order… not even by communicating with the protected party through anyone else who isn’t a lawyer. Instead, reach out to an experienced attorney, who will know how to convey what you need to communicate in ways that don’t violate the order of protection.

Cautious Communication – Be Proactive

Don’t post about your situation online and be very careful what you say in texts, emails, phone conversations, and even during face-to-face conversations with others until your case is fully resolved. All too often, even innocent alleged offenders compromise the strength of their defense by communicating with others in careless ways. What may feel like “venting” to you in the moment could be used by a prosecutor as evidence of your erratic temperament, etc. Don’t risk the strength of your defense for the temporary satisfaction of complaining about your situation.

Connecting with an Attorney

If you have not yet spoken with an experienced criminal defense attorney in your area, do so now. The more proactive you are about building a strong defense on your behalf, the better your chances of navigating this challenging situation successfully will be. Attorneys need time to build a defense—give them the time they need to help you.

Domestic violence can occur in many different forms. As a victim, it is important to know what domestic is violence is so that you recognize the signs. It is also best to understand the forms of domestic violence so, you know how to avoid abusing someone else. Because there are such incalculable variations of domestic violence, it is very easy to submit to this offense without knowing. At the same time, it is difficult to report domestic violence because you may be unaware that you have been or are being abused.

Domestic violence can be described as an instance of physical, emotional, and sexual interactions where a dominant party is expected to be controlling, coercive, compromising, corrupting, and wild. Domestic violence is usually brought about by a past or present domestic partner, relative, or loved one.

Sorts of Domestic Violence:

Physical abuse is any kind of contact that may cause harm to a person. This includes hitting, pushing, punching, biting, slapping, cutting, and any other contact-based interactions achieved by another party. Essentially any sort of physical discipline can be viewed as domestic violence.

Mental abuse is an attack on the emotions of an individual. This is characterized as taunting, disparaging, or coming at an individual with reports of false claims and accusations.

Sexual abuse is terrorizing an individual to partake in sexual developments, but the other individual involved has not concurred. People do not think about the term when it is a partner or spouse but this is still sexual abuse. This can also include offering unwarranted sexual comments towards someone, often referred to as sexual harassment.

Stalking is a sort of bullying that is also characterized as domestic abuse. Instances of this are invading a victim’s personal space or home and workplace, sending messages or gifts when they are not requested.

Financial abuse happens when a victim’s money or financial information is taken advantage of without consent. This may include denying a victim access to resources or taking resources without consent and moreover not allowing them to acquire cash somehow.

Domestic violence is not in any way agreeable. There are various ways for you to be a victim or a witness without knowing. While these cases may seem easy to avoid, it is not this way for everyone. If you or someone you know has been charged with domestic violence talk with a skilled Criminal Defense Attorney, like The Lynch Law Group to assist you.  

Food and drug products are recalled when they pose a safety risk to consumers. When a food or drug is recalled, most often it is the manufacturer or distributor who voluntarily recalls the product in question after a defect is discovered. In other instances a government agency such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can issue a recall. The FDA will usually notify a company that their product is defective and needs to be recalled, often that company will comply. If they do not, the FDA can acquire a court order which allows the agency to seize the defective item. 

Consumers can check for food, drug and cosmetic recalls on the United States Food and Drug Administration’s website. Below are three products that were recalled in July of 2021

1. Pfizer Chantix Varenicline Tablets

On July 16, 2021, Pfizer recalled:

• two lots of Chantix 0.5mg tablets
• two lots of Chantix 1 mg tablets
• eight lots of a Chantix kit of 0.5mg/1 mg tablets 

due to the presence of nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline, above the Pfizer established acceptable daily intake level. Long term ingestion of N-nitroso-varenicline may be associated with a theoretical potential increased cancer risk in humans but there is no immediate risk to those taking this medication. Nitrosamines are common in water and foods and everyone is exposed to some level of nitrosamines. The impurities may increase the risk of cancer if people are exposed to them above acceptable levels for long periods of time. The recalled tablets were distributed nationwide to wholesalers and distributors in the United States and Puerto Rico from June 2019 to June 2021. Patients currently taking Chantix should consult with their doctor to confirm if they received an affected lot and if appropriate about alternative treatment options. To date, Pfizer has not received any reports of adverse events that have been related to this recall. 

2.  Old Soul’s Farms Leafy Green Products

On July 26, 2021, Old Soul’s Farms LLC recalled greenhouse leafy green products following a positive test of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can cause infection that can be serious for pregnant women. People older than 65 and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer short-term symptoms such as high fever, headache, stiffness, abdominal pain and nausea. The recall includes arugula, basil, finstar, green bibb, romaine, spring mix and clamshell green varieties. Any consumers who purchased the possibly affected products are advised to not consume them and dispose of the product immediately. To date, no illnesses have been reported. 

3. Johnson & Johnson Neutrogena and Aveeno Aerosol Sunscreen Products

On July 14, 2021, Johnson & Johnson recalled all lots of five Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreen product lines due to the presence of benzene. Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Humans are exposed to benzene daily from various sources. Johnson & Johnson states that the levels of benzene in the aerosol sunscreen products would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences but the company is recalling the products out of an abundance of caution. The products impacted are:

• NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense® aerosol sunscreen,
• NEUTROGENA® Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen,
• NEUTROGENA® Invisible Daily™ defense aerosol sunscreen,
• NEUTROGENA® Ultra Sheer® aerosol sunscreen, and
• AVEENO® Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen.

Consumers should stop using these specific products and discard them. Consumers may contact the JJCI Consumer Care Center 24/7 with questions or to request a refund. 

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