Construction Injuries Workers Comp in Maryland
Settlement Range: $30,000 – $120,000 | Max Weekly: $1,131
Construction Injuries Overview
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries, with workers facing hazards from the OSHA 'Fatal Four': falls, struck-by incidents, electrocutions, and caught-in/between accidents. Construction injuries range from minor cuts and bruises to catastrophic injuries including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and amputations. The physically demanding nature of the work also contributes to overexertion injuries.
Maryland Workers Comp Benefits
Max Weekly Benefit
$1,131
Benefit Duration
No statutory limit for temporary total
Filing Deadline
60 days to report; 2 years to file claim
Waiting Period
3 days (retroactive after 14 days)
Average Settlement
$20,000 – $55,000
State Insurance Fund
Available
Common Symptoms — Construction Injuries
- •Fractures and broken bones from falls or struck-by incidents
- •Traumatic brain injuries from falling objects or falls
- •Electrical burns and electrocution injuries
- •Crush injuries from heavy equipment or materials
- •Heat stroke and heat-related illnesses
- •Hearing loss from prolonged noise exposure
- •Respiratory conditions from dust, silica, or asbestos exposure
Key Facts
- ✓Construction workers are 5 times more likely to die on the job than average workers
- ✓The OSHA 'Fatal Four' account for over 60% of construction worker deaths annually
- ✓Multi-employer construction sites may allow third-party negligence claims
- ✓OSHA violations on construction sites significantly strengthen workers comp claims
- ✓Independent contractor misclassification can affect workers comp eligibility
- ✓Construction workers may be eligible for both workers comp and personal injury claims
- ✓Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company is the state fund
- ✓All employers must carry coverage
- ✓Benefits are 66⅔% of average weekly wage
- ✓Maryland has a Workers' Compensation Commission for dispute resolution
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