If you were hurt on the job in Bel Air, Maryland’s workers’ compensation system entitles you to medical treatment and wage-replacement benefits regardless of who was at fault. You pay nothing unless we win.
Our team is currently accepting workers’ compensation cases throughout Maryland.
The Pinder Plotkin legal team helped me tremendously. After years of haggling with Workman’s comp they stepped in and got me the proper equipment that I needed to improve my life right away. They did an amazing job for me and I would recommend them to anyone who is dealing with a work comp injury. More
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At Pinder Plotkin, the initial consultation is free, whether by phone or in person. You have the right to an attorney, and we work on a contingency basis — you do not pay attorney fees up front while dealing with medical bills and lost wages, and our fee comes only after you win.
Pinder Plotkin Legal Team holds a 4.9-star average across 900+ verified client reviews. Here’s what injured Marylanders say about working with us.
I have worked with Pinder Plotkin on a car accident and they were nothing but professional. The whole team were very caring and kept me informed through the whole process. I could not think of a better firm to represent me.More
Received support from Day 1. No question went unanswered and they worked to make sure I was comfortable and understood everything. Very patient in ensuring my needs are met. I am grateful.More
I been a client since 2017 and I had a good experience with them as far as getting results and being treated like family, I had a major injury and the whole team was very supportive and stayed on top of my case, I was able to maintain my bills due to being out of work for a year and had a favorable outcome with my settlement which helped me start my business ventures, so thanks again to the team and if need be I’ll have them represent me in the future.More
Jason, Charlotte, and Tony were absolutely amazing! I was in a car accident 4 years ago, they made sure I was taken care of and even though we had a lot of set backs due to Covid, they never made me feel like my case (or me) were not important. Tony knew my medical history better than I did, Charlotte was always an absolute delight to talk to and was so kind, and Jason was just great! I'm really sad that I won't be talking to them anymore, they became like family! I know that is something a lot of people say, but it is 100% true with this team.More
The past 6 months have been some of the most difficult, stressful, and challenging months of my life since suffering my back injury. I was beginning to lose all hope until the Pinder Plotkin Legal Team turned it all around for me. While my case is ongoing, with potential obstacles ahead, I am finally optimistic. More
I’ve been working with Pinder Plotkin law firm for over 2 years now on my Workmens Compensation case. They bend over backwards to make you confident and comfortable about your health needs and your future financial well being. The staff is very courteous and patient. Very personable and professional. More
Jason and Shanon helped me get workers’ compensation benefits. They sent me to the medical office and they took care of everything. They have also guided me on several occasions to avoid damaging my case. They have been very efficient and I have received a quick response to my calls. More
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The calculator below is a working tool, not a contact form. Answer a short set of questions about your injury and you get an estimated value for a Maryland workers’ compensation claim.
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In fiscal year 2025, 22,149 workers' compensation claims were filed with the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission. Source: Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission
Because Maryland workers’ comp is no-fault, an injured worker does not have to prove the employer did anything wrong. Under Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 9-501, you’re entitled to benefits simply because you were injured on the job, regardless of who caused the accident.
Report the injury to your employer, in writing or verbally, within ten days of getting hurt (occupational illnesses have their own timeline). From there you file a claim with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission within two years (§ 9-709), and a lawyer can make sure it’s done correctly and on time.
Report it in writing or verbally within ten days of the injury. If you develop an occupational disease, you must report it to your employer within one year of discovering the illness.
Get to a doctor as soon as you can and follow your healthcare provider's instructions. Tell them about your injury in detail so you get the proper treatment — and so the record ties your condition to the job.
Your healthcare provider will record your injury, but it helps to document it yourself too — how it happened, your symptoms, and the treatment you're getting.
Photograph the injury if it's visible. Photos can serve as evidence of the extent of your injuries even after they heal, and can help show the cause of the injury.
File your claim with the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission with the help of a workers' compensation attorney, who can handle the paperwork and legal steps needed within the filing deadline.
You have the right to file for workers' compensation and the right to medical care for your work injury.
You have the right to calculate your losses independently and the right to file for other claims compensation if a third party contributed to your injury.
You have the right to recuperate and the right to legal representation throughout the claims process.
You have the right to take your claim to court and the right to be free from retaliation for filing a claim.
We file your claim with the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission and help you appeal if it's denied.
We compile and submit the correct medical evidence that supports your claim and handle settlement negotiations on your behalf.
We protect your rights when you return to work, and offer a free consultation to assess your work injury claim from the start.
Unlike a typical injury claim, Maryland workers' comp benefits are set by statute — not negotiated case-by-case with an insurance adjuster. You may be entitled to:
As with other workers' comp claims, you generally receive two-thirds of your average weekly wage as compensation while you're out of work.
Temporary total disability pays two-thirds of your average weekly wage while you’re unable to work, capped at the state average weekly wage (§ 9-621). Under the 14-day/3-day waiting rule (§ 9-620), if you’re out fewer than 14 days, the first 3 days aren’t paid unless your disability continues 14 days or more.
Maryland pays permanent partial disability awards in tiers based on the length of the award: under 75 weeks is paid at one-third of your average weekly wage (§ 9-628); 75 weeks or more is paid at two-thirds of your average weekly wage, with a higher cap on longer awards (§ 9-629, § 9-630).
Your workers’ comp claim is against your employer’s insurer and doesn’t depend on fault — but it also doesn’t pay for pain and suffering. If someone other than your employer helped cause your injury, you may also have a separate third-party claim that can recover more. We look at both so you don’t leave money on the table.
Maryland workers’ comp generally covers employees, not true independent contractors. But workers are often misclassified — if your employer controlled how and when you did your work, you may be covered even if you were labeled a contractor. It’s worth letting us take a look before you assume you have no claim.
Whatever your role, if you were hurt on the job near Bel Air, Maryland's workers' compensation system is built to get you medical care and wage-replacement benefits. Some public-safety roles carry additional statutory protections — see our pages for firefighters & EMTs, police officers, correctional officers, and public safety employees below.
Workplace injuries are more common than most people realize, and Maryland’s no-fault system gives injured workers real protections — including some added protections for public-safety roles.
Under Maryland law, your employer must report a workplace injury within 10 days (§ 9-704), and you have a hard two-year deadline to file a claim with the Workers’ Compensation Commission (§ 9-709).
Workers' compensation is insurance employers pay to cover injuries an employee sustains on the job. Maryland law requires that an injured employee receive payment for medical expenses and lost wages related to the injury, regardless of fault.
Not every workplace incident qualifies. Your injury is covered only if it arises out of and occurs in the course of your employment — meaning it happened while you were doing your job and resulted from the conditions of that work. This also covers occupational diseases you develop because of job conditions.
A denial means the insurer doesn't think your injury is compensable, but you can challenge that decision. An experienced Bel Air workers' comp lawyer can help you establish whether an appeal is the right choice and request a hearing before the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission.
A workers' comp attorney can help you appeal a denied claim, protect your rights when you return to work, file your claim, compile and submit the correct medical evidence, and handle settlement negotiations — all starting with a free consultation.
You have the right to attorney representation. Pinder Plotkin works on a contingency basis, so you don't pay attorney fees up front while dealing with medical bills and lost wages — our fee comes only after you recover benefits, and it's set and approved by the Workers' Compensation Commission.
Your workers' comp claim is against your employer's insurer and doesn't depend on fault — but it also doesn't pay for pain and suffering. If someone other than your employer helped cause your injury, you may also have a separate third-party claim that can recover more, including pain and suffering.
Maryland workers' comp generally covers employees, not true independent contractors. But workers are often misclassified — if your employer controlled how and when you did your work, you may be covered even if you were labeled a contractor.
Our workers' compensation attorney, Marc Hassan, and our team handle Maryland work-injury claims day in and day out, from the first report to the Commission hearing. From our Bel Air office, we represent injured workers across the City of Bel Air and Harford and Cecil counties, and the consultation is free.
Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Call us at (888) 844-5373 and ask — there is no charge and no obligation to hire us.
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We handle workers' compensation cases throughout Bel Air and the surrounding counties.
At Pinder Plotkin, this isn't a satellite office — it's home. Christian Miele lives here in Bel Air and served the state as a Maryland Delegate before joining our firm. Josh Fannon lives in Harford County. And Tony Balsamo grew up in Harford County. Our team didn't move here for the caseload — when you work with us, you are working with people who know these roads, these courts, and these neighbors.
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