Appeals in Workers Compensation Claims

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