Maryland rates for permanent partial disability -- first tier cases

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