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May 16th, 2012
If you have been hurt while working, you may wonder whether you are eligible for workers’ compensation. In Maryland, the statutes are very specific about who is eligible for workers’ compensation. First, your injury must meet specific criteria, and second, you must be considered an “employee” in the language of the statute.
In order to qualify, your workplace injury must occur not just while you are working, but must also be caused by an “accidental personal injury arising out of and in the course of employment” or by an occupational disease associated with your employment. You must prove that your injury was caused by the conditions under which the work is required to be performed, and if it arose in the course of employment, meaning:
- It occurred at the place you were supposed to be working
- It occurred at a time you were supposed to be working
- It occurred while you were performing your job or related duties
If your injury is eligible, you still have to prove that you are a covered employee. The law begins with a presumption that you are a covered employee if you are in the service of your employer under an express or implied contract. Illegally employed minors are also presumed covered. Casual employees are not considered covered, but student employees and volunteers are often covered. Domestic servants and farm workers have specific criteria that must be met to be considered covered employees. To show that you are not covered, an employer must establish that you are an independent contractor.
A Maryland workers’ compensation attorney can be invaluable in proving these circumstances, and if you get an award, the system pays your attorney’s fees—they don’t come out of your award.
To get the help of a Maryland workers’ compensation attorney, please contact Cohen & Dwin, PA today for a consultation.
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May 10th, 2012
Americans are a hardworking people, so it’s no surprise that the most common workplace injuries are due to overwork. Sprains, strains, and tears account for about 40% of all workplace injuries requiring days off work, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These are followed by bruises, fractures, and cuts for the most common types of workplace injuries. The most commonly injured body part is the back, followed by the finger, the knee, the shoulder, and the ankle.
The most common event that causes injury is being struck by or running into objects or equipment. Overexertion is a close second, and continues to increase, rising by 3% from 2009 to 2010, the last year for which statistics are available. These two events accounted for about half of all workplace injuries.
As a hardworking individual who suffered as a result of overexertion or another type of workplace accident, you deserve workers’ compensation for your injuries. However, the Maryland workers’ compensation system is not always the friendliest. A workers’ compensation lawyer can help you get compensation, and the system pays for your legal expenses.
For help from a Maryland workers’ compensation lawyer, please contact Cohen & Dwin, PA today.
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April 3rd, 2012
Everyday there is a car accident somewhere. Most of these are fortunately minor with a simple exchange of insurance information, and no hard feelings. However, sometimes there are car accidents in which one party has been seriously injured, someone is grossly negligent, or an insurance company refuses to pay out damages as they should. For these latter instances, it is in your best interest to hire an experienced car accident attorney.
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident, you’re going to be dealing with more than physical pain and recovery. You may have mounting medical bills and be unable to work, as well as suffer from emotional pain.
The experienced car accident attorneys at Cohen & Dwin, P.A. can help you and your family through this by dealing with the insurance agencies, police, and anyone else you need us to so that you can focus on healing. It may sound trite, but if you’re worrying about these things, you aren’t focusing on what you need to so that you can get better.
An attorney can get you the compensation you need much more quickly than if you did not have legal representation, as well as to protect your rights. We know who to speak to, what questions to ask, and what to say. Insurance agencies try lots of tactics to avoid paying people what they rightfully deserve after a car accident.
If you have been injured in a car accident in the Baltimore, Maryland area, please contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at Cohen & Dwin, P.A. for a consultation today.
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March 14th, 2012
The area of family law is complex and encompasses many different areas. Issues that are part of the spectrum of family law include:
The attorneys at Cohen & Dwin have over 60 years of combined experience in the area of family law, giving us the depth of knowledge needed in dealing with difficult cases. No two cases are the same, and we know that emotions run high in many family law cases. We offer compassion, as well as can be the voice of reason you can listen to. We advise as gently as we can, are completely on your side, and available when you need us.
Our goal is to help you navigate the legal aspects of your case and simplify the process. Our legal guidance in child custody, child support, parental and grandparents’ rights is focused on your best interests, and we offer a knowledgeable and trusting voice to your concerns.
If you are in need of an experienced family lawyer in the Baltimore, Maryland area, please contact the legal team at Cohen & Dwin, P.A. for an initial case consultation today.
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March 8th, 2012
A divorce can be the most difficult thing you go through in your life. It ends the family and social situation you may have been in for decades. If you’re not careful, a divorce can cost you not only your family, but your financial stability. Many people have literally lost everything in divorce proceedings because they did not know, or seem to care, what the legal steps were.
Choosing a divorce attorney is a necessary evil in this trying situation, not only because you want to protect yourself, but because an experienced attorney will look at everything from the point of reason. Due to the highly emotional nature of a divorce, many people see things the way they want or need to. An attorney who can help you see things logically, while being compassionate, is what you should look for.
At Cohen & Dwin, we try to make divorce proceedings as easy and understandable as we possibly can. We know this is a difficult period for you, and will guide you as much as you need. Our attorneys are accessible, quick to return calls and emails, as well as know that keeping you in the loop on all aspects of the legal proceedings is to your benefit.
If you are in the Baltimore, Maryland area and need to speak with a divorce attorney, please contact the experienced family law attorneys at Cohen & Dwin, P.A. for an initial case consultation today.
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February 16th, 2012
One assumes that getting married truly means they will be with this one person for life. However, for nearly half of all marriages, this is sadly not true. Getting divorced is painful for both parties, as well as their family and friends. The high cost in emotional and financial capital can be one of the most difficult things many people face. One thing you should do if you decide to divorce your spouse is to try and consider what will occur after the fact. An experienced Maryland divorce attorney, like those at Cohen & Dwin, P.A., will help you with compassion and understanding of your situation.
In Maryland, there are two types of divorce:
- Limited divorce – The court recognizes a legal separation, and orders a separation. The court will also declare what will happen with any children or dependents, as well as the division of property.
- Absolute divorce – The court orders a termination of marriage. Again the court will decide what is to become of children and property.
In both cases, certain qualifications must be met. If desertion, cruelty, adultery, voluntary separation, or other aspects are proven, the court will grant one of the two types of divorce.
You should not go through the legal steps of a divorce without the aid of an experienced divorce attorney. This is a complex event, can be confusing to one or both parties, and needs to be looked at by someone you can trust in a rational light, instead of emotion.
If you or a family member is considering a divorce and are in the Baltimore, Maryland area, please contact the experienced divorce attorneys at Cohen & Dwin, P.A. for an initial consultation.
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February 6th, 2012
A number of workers’ compensation claims are denied upon their initial submission due to inadequate injury documentation or an otherwise incomplete application. If you have a valid claim for benefits, a denial can delay the money you need for medical expenses and other costs.
Because many legitimate claims are rejected on the first attempt, it is good idea to consult with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney if you suffered a workplace injury. The Baltimore workers’ compensation attorneys at Cohen & Dwin have helped a number of injured Maryland workers maximize their benefits and receive approval on initial application.
We have also successfully guided numerous workers whose first claims were denied through the workers’ compensation appeals process. Our lawyers have extensive knowledge of workers’ compensation law, and we understand how to get you the benefits you need as you recover, whether you suffered a short-term occupational illness or experienced an injury that caused a long-term disability.
The aftermath of a job-related injury can be a stressful time. Not only are you dealing with the injury itself, but you may have to take extended time away from work and face mounting bills.
Choosing a qualified workers’ compensation lawyer can help ensure your application for benefits is documented fully and filed correctly, allowing you to focus on your recovery.
If you sustained an on-the-job injury, please contact the Baltimore workers’ compensation lawyers at Cohen & Dwin for your free case consultation.
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January 25th, 2012
In the state of Maryland, workers’ compensation claims are administered by the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission, which assesses applications to determine liability and any associated benefits.
Although you do not need an attorney to file a workers’ compensation claim, it is advisable to consult with the Baltimore workers’ compensation lawyers at Cohen & Dwin prior to applying for benefits because a number of workers’ compensation claims are denied on their first submission.
A denial does not mean that you do not have a legitimate workers’ compensation claim. In many cases, benefits are denied due to missing documentation or incomplete applications.
The Maryland workers’ compensation attorneys at Cohen & Dwin have extensive experience helping those who suffered on-the-job injuries maximize their workers’ compensation claims and receive approval upon initial application. If your first application was rejected, we may be able to help you receive benefits through the workers’ compensation appeals process.
Because there are strict time limits for filing workers’ compensation claims and appealing denied claims, it is critical to talk to a workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible following your injury or a rejected benefits application.
If you experienced a workplace injury and need help seeking benefits, please contact the Baltimore workers’ compensation attorneys at Cohen & Dwin for your no-cost case consultation.
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January 18th, 2012
Personal injury law can pertain to a broad range of circumstances, but its purpose if fundamentally simple: If you suffered injury due to the negligence or deliberately harmful act of another, you have the right to pursue financial compensation for related damages.
Personal injury claims most often stem from motor vehicle accidents, but personal injury law can also be applied to defective products, nursing home abuse and premises liability issues among other areas. The Baltimore personal injury attorneys at Cohen & Dwin have decades of experience successfully representing personal injury victims in cases including:
Likewise, our personal injury lawyers have the knowledge to handle complex claims related to severe injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries. Even less significant injuries, however, can lead to sizable medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the need for rehabilitation among other expenses.
If you or a family was harmed as a result of the negligence or intentionally harmful act of another, please contact the Baltimore personal injury lawyers at Cohen & Dwin for your free case evaluation.
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December 15th, 2011
In Maryland, you generally have three years from the date on which an injury occurred to file a personal injury claim. However, this statute of limitations also allows exceptions.
One exception relates to the discovery of the injury. If you suffered an injury due to the negligence of another and the symptoms of that injury were not immediately evident, you have three years from the date on which you discovered or should have reasonably discovered the injury to file a personal injury claim.
The statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice claim in Maryland differs from other personal injury claims. Medical malpractice suits must be filed within five years of the date on which the injury was sustained, regardless of when you discovered the injury.
In any personal injury or medical malpractice claim, it’s important to contact the accomplished Baltimore attorneys at Cohen & Dwin as soon as possible. Consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney immediately following your injury or the discovery of your injury allows a timely case evaluation and helps ensure that relevant evidence and documentation can be preserved.
If you suffered harm due to the negligence of another, please contact the Maryland personal injury attorneys at Cohen & Dwin for your no-cost case consultation.
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