Our Blog Category: Workers’ Compensation

Civil rights encompass the basic rights that all American citizens have by law. It is illegal in all states to discriminate against an individual based on protected rights, or violate their civil rights in other ways. In Washington D.C., discrimination against another person based on certain traits is illegal under the Human Rights Act. This…

Quick Summary: A worker, entitled to D.C. workers’ compensation benefits, has the freedom to choose the contractor who will construct modifications to the home. In 2006, David Young was tragically injured in a work-related automobile accident leaving him a quadriplegic.  His disability claim against his private-sector employer was approved and he was awarded workers compensation…

Workers injured at their jobs in the Washington, D. C. area or Maryland may seek reimbursement for medical bills, lost wages and related expenses. Workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system that is designed to provide immediate financial aid without the need for litigation or other legal processes. While the bulk of claims are processed…