In Maryland, we are fortunate to have multiple, major metropolitan areas within a short distance of each other. Because of the unique nature and location of the District of Columbia, there are many Maryland residents who work in either Washington, DC or Virginia and there are many employees of Maryland companies who reside in either […]
In my last blog post, I discussed recent developments in the workers’ compensation law in the District of Columbia with regard to injured workers being paid based upon wages lost at one or more jobs as a result of a work injury. This is referred to as “wage stacking.” Let’s now delve a little more […]
Nov 20, 2018 | David Kapson
Don’t Be the Strong Silent Type: How to Talk to Your Doctor to Ensure Your Rights are Protected Following a Work-Injury
If you read my first blog, you will recall that two things I am very fond of are pop culture and stories. One of my favorite all-time pop culture phenomena is the acclaimed HBO original series, The Sopranos. I think I have watched the series in its entirety at least three or four times. Anyone […]
Nov 07, 2018 | Krista DeSmyter
A Worker’s Guide to Navigating Longshore and Maritime Workers’ Compensation Law
Thousands of men and women are injured at work every day. Different state and federal laws can apply to the rights of these injured workers depending on several factors. Factors that determine which set of laws applies to a work injury include the place of injury, the location of the employer, the nature of the […]
One of the first things that I learned as a trial lawyer is that I should be educating, advising and litigating for my client. For that to happen, I need to know the same things that we were all taught as young children. What happened? When did it happen? Where did it happen? Who knows […]
Aug 20, 2018 | Ben Boscolo
Results: An Experienced Trial Lawyer’s Understanding of Brain Injuries in Personal Injury and Sports Injury Cases Takes Care of the Client
How does a trial lawyer who understands concussions, head injuries and traumatic brain injuries take care of people who are hurt in car wrecks, falls or sports? If you have hurt your head in a car accident or crash, a trip or slip and fall or a sports injury, you may be having many problems […]
Jun 04, 2018 |
Returning to Work After an On-the-Job Injury
After a major injury while at work, the last thing you may be thinking about is getting back to work. Between medical care, household bills and pain from your injury, the idea of returning to life as normal may seem like a dream. Many of our clients come to us with no knowledge of the […]
May 07, 2018 | Monique Lee
What’s a Companion Case at ChasenBoscolo?
One day you are at work driving for the local delivery company delivering packages. It’s rush hour, so traffic is heavy. You are at a red light waiting for the light to change, and out of nowhere, another truck slams into the back of your vehicle. Your neck jerks back and forth from the impact. […]
by Mike Herdman If you have just been injured on or in connection with your job, the following can be used as a guide for your next steps. These steps are designed to make sure you avoid common mistakes that can hurt your chances of being properly treated and compensated. While the internet can be […]
Mar 19, 2018 | David Snyder
Duels Over Dual Employment: What happens when I am injured at work, but I have two jobs?
As recently as 2016, over 7.5 million Americans held multiple jobs in order to make ends meet. An on-the-job injury can cause a huge disruption to a person’s life, but an on-the-job injury for a person working for multiple employers can be particularly devastating. When you are injured on the job, there are certain benefits […]