In Maryland, when a claimant receives an award for permanent partial disability, they are paid based upon two factors. Initially, they will be paid based upon the amount of weeks awarded. Maryland has tiers which dictate that percentage of the average weekly wage which is to be paid. In Maryland workers compensation cases, a first tier award will be paid at the rate of one-third of the claimant's average weekly wage subject to the statutory cap on a first tier award. The statutory caps frequently change. All rates are listed on the Maryland workers comnpensation website. click here to read more about Maryland workers compensation cases
November 2011 Archives
Appeals from decisions of the Maryland Workers Compensation Commission must be taken within 30 days of the award that was issued by the Maryland Workers Compensation Commission. Typically, appeals are resolved in several months of the filing of the appeal depending upon the venue where the appeal was filed. In determing whether to appeal, venue selection is a vital part of the decision making process. Claimant's can benefit from filing an appeal if their case warrants the filing. In most cases, expert opinion testimony will be necessary to present at the trial on appeal. There are other important considerations including the costs involved with pursuing the appeal. The costs involved with expert witness fees usually cost between $2,000.00 and $4,000.00 depending upon the type of experts needed and the number of experts needed. These expert witness fees are to cover trial testimony, deposition fees, court reporter fees, videographer fees and court costs. Read more here
