How do I file a Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you were injured at work, the first thing you should do is seek medical care. Do not delay treatment for yourself or anyone else.
TO START YOUR CASE, THE FIRST STEPS ARE REPORTING THE INCIDENT AND FILING A CLAIM.
Reporting an injury to your employer and filing an employee claim with the Workers’ Compensation Commission are separate steps, but are both crucial to your case. To begin, prepare identifying info for yourself, your employment, and documentation of the incident or injury. Employer name, injury date, affected body parts, and a clear description of what happened are the bare minimum.
Click here to learn about verifying your employer’s coverage.
MAKE SURE TO USE THE PROPER FILING PROCESS.
Workers’ Comp cases can be difficult to navigate alone. Call Ledyard Law for a free consultation today. If you are filing with legal representation, your legal team will most likely file your claim with the Maryland WC Commission through CompHub.
If you are filing alone (without legal representation), you may use CompHub or a mail-in paper form. Save confirmation and the Commission claim number. Make sure to file and report promptly, as there are deadlines.
In Maryland, generally speaking, you have:
10 days after the incident to notify your employer
60 days after the incident to file a claim with the Maryland WC Commission