Common Types of Maryland Workers' Compensation Injury Claims
Top 10 Most Dangerous Jobs
in Maryland
Police officers and security guards 2,044 Claims
Warehouse workers 736 Claims
College, school, or daycare workers 1,404 claims
Hotels, restaurants, nightclubs & bar employees 694 Claims
Municipal township or state employees 934 Claims
Nursing home and convalescent workers 683 Claims
Truck drivers 939 Claims
Construction 675 Claims
Hospital workers 840 Claims
Firefighters, including volunteer and ambulance services 668 Claims
Top 10
Body Parts Injured
Maryland Workers’
Compensation Demographics
14,269
claims filed for men 
9,317
claims filed for women 
The majority of injuries occur to men between the ages of 30 and 39. Workplace injuries occur to women later in life, between the ages of 50 and 59. 
What People Should Know
Before Taking a Dangerous Job
- Nearly all Maryland employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance to protect employees who are injured in workplace accidents or diagnosed with an occupational illness.
- Workers’ compensation benefits can include medical coverage, partial wage replacement, disability benefits, and death benefits.
- You must report a workplace injury within 10 days of the accident or within 1 year of being diagnosed with a job illness.
- A workers’ compensation lawyer can help prepare a workers’ compensation claim and represent injured employees in any disputes or appeals.
Get a Hardworking Waldorf
Workers’ Compensation Attorney
By Your Side Now
Struggling to get workers’ compensation in Maryland? You’ve got a friend at Trollinger Law. Waldorf attorney Matt Trollinger is a battle-tested trial lawyer who will seek maximum workers’ comp benefits on your behalf.
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