Maryland Workers' Compensation Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Maryland workers' comp attorneys who handle claims before the Maryland Workers' Compensation Commission. From longshore and shipyard work in Baltimore (under federal LHWCA), to construction and trades across the DC suburbs, to biotech and federal-contractor work in Rockville and Bethesda, we'll match you with the right attorney at no cost to get started.

Notice to the employer within 10 days orally and 30 days in writing under LE § 9-704; the formal claim must be filed within 2 years of injury under § 9-709. Occupational disease has separate timing rules under § 9-711.

You do. Maryland is an employee-choice state under LE § 9-660 — workers pick their own treating physician. The employer can have an IME but can't direct care.

Maryland attorney fees in workers' comp follow a tiered schedule set by WCC rule and capped under LE § 9-731. Total fees are subject to WCC approval. Third-party tort claims run on standard 33%–40% contingency outside the comp system.

Generally no — exclusive remedy under LE § 9-509. Narrow intentional-tort exception. Third-party claims against non-employers (contractors, equipment makers, negligent drivers) are not barred.

Port of Baltimore longshore and harbor workers typically fall under federal LHWCA (33 U.S.C. § 901). Federal employees fall under FECA (5 U.S.C. § 8101). Both pay differently than state comp — classification is critical.

Medical treatment, TTD at 66 2/3% of AWW (capped), permanent partial disability under §§ 9-625 to 9-630, permanent total disability, vocational rehabilitation, and death benefits.

Maryland recognizes a retaliatory-discharge tort for terminating an employee for filing or pursuing a workers' comp claim. Damages outside comp can include back pay and emotional distress.

Why Do You Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Maryland?

Maryland's Workers' Compensation Act (Md. Code, Lab. & Empl. § 9-101 et seq.) is administered by the Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC). TTD pays 66 2/3% of AWW under § 9-621. Maryland is an employee-choice doctor state — workers pick their own treating physician under § 9-660, which is unusually favorable. Attorney fees follow a tiered schedule set by WCC rule and capped statutorily. Maryland has substantial maritime exposure — Port of Baltimore and Sparrows Point fall under federal LHWCA — and federal-employee work near DC is often covered by FECA (Federal Employees' Compensation Act, 5 U.S.C. § 8101) instead of state comp. Classification matters. An experienced Maryland attorney secures the right impairment rating, navigates third-party claims, and properly classifies federal/maritime overlap.

When Do You Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Maryland?

Our network includes Maryland workers' compensation attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Workers' Compensation Cases in Maryland

From the moment you connect with a Maryland workers' compensation attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Missing the 10-day/30-day notice or 2-year filing deadline

Accepting state comp when LHWCA or FECA applies

Failing to exercise the employee-choice doctor right under § 9-660

Accepting an impairment rating without an IME

Settling before reaching MMI and addressing future medical needs

Missing a § 9-901 third-party claim against equipment makers, contractors, or at-fault drivers

Missing the 10-day/30-day notice or 2-year filing deadline

Accepting state comp when LHWCA or FECA applies

Failing to exercise the employee-choice doctor right under § 9-660

Accepting an impairment rating without an IME

Settling before reaching MMI and addressing future medical needs

Missing a § 9-901 third-party claim against equipment makers, contractors, or at-fault drivers

Common Maryland Workers' Compensation Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do Maryland Workers' Compensation Attorneys Cost?

20%

Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.

Maryland workers' comp attorney fees follow a tiered schedule set by WCC rule and capped statutorily under LE § 9-731, with total fees subject to Commission approval. Third-party tort claims (motor vehicle, product liability, contractor) run outside the comp system on standard 33%–40% personal-injury contingency.

What Can Your Maryland Workers' Compensation Compensation Include?

Medical Benefits

Reasonable and necessary medical treatment under LE § 9-660, including future medical when needed for the work injury.

Temporary Total Disability (TTD)

66 2/3% of average weekly wage under LE § 9-621, capped at the state average weekly wage.

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

Tiered system under LE §§ 9-625 to 9-630 — different rates apply based on the severity of impairment (under 75 weeks, 75–249 weeks, 250+ weeks) and whether 'serious disability' applies.

Permanent Total Disability (PTD)

66 2/3% of AWW for life under LE § 9-637 when the worker can't return to gainful employment.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Available under LE § 9-670 for workers unable to return to their previous job.

Death Benefits

Weekly benefits to surviving spouse and dependents under LE § 9-678, plus burial expenses.

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DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Maryland Workers' Compensation Attorneys

Why Do You Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Maryland?

When Do You Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney in Maryland?

Types of Workers' Compensation Cases in Maryland

Common Maryland Workers' Compensation Mistakes

How Much Do Maryland Workers' Compensation Attorneys Cost?

What Can Your Maryland Workers' Compensation Compensation Include?

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