Hurt on the Job? You May Be Eligible for Thousands in Workers Compensation Benefits
Originally from upstate New York, Maria Caruso attended Syracuse University, graduating in 1986. From there, she went on to attend law school at the University of Baltimore, graduating in 1989. During her time in law school, Ms. Caruso clerked for various law firms and government agencies, including the Felony Division of the Office of the Public Defender for Baltimore City. She was admitted to the bar in December 1989.
Workers' Compensation Benefits
Compensation for your injury can include:
Medical expenses
- Doctor visits
- Hospitalization and Surgery
- Physical Therapy and Nursing services
- Medical devices such as prosthetics / crutches
- Prescription medications
- Reimbursement for travel to health care providers
Loss of wage benefits:
- Temporary partial or total disability
- Permanent partial or total disability
- Recovery of wages lost due to your workplace injury
Vocational Rehabilitation
Under some circumstances, if your injury prevents you from returning to your former profession, then Workers compensation could pay for job training and job placement.
If you have not yet spoken to a lawyer then you may not be receiving all the benefits available to you. If you are dealing directly with the insurance company for your claim, it is important to know the insurance companies are not on your side; their goal is to pay the least amount possible.