Washington D.C. Compensación a los Trabajadores Abogado

Where To File a Claim

Filing your workers’ comp claim in the right state matters. Sometimes where you live, where you work, and where you were hurt are all different—and that could mean you have more than one option. But you can only file in one place, and once you do, you’re locked in.

Here’s what to know:

• D.C. usually offers better wage benefits and lets you choose your own doctor. You generally have 1 year from the injury or last payment to file.

• Maryland has different rules for how much you’re paid and how treatment is handled. Most claims must be filed within 2 years.

• Virginia has strict deadlines. You must report the injury to your employer within 30 days and file your claim within 2 years. You’ll also have to choose from a list of doctors provided by the insurance company.

We can explain how filing location affects benefits, doctors, and deadlines before you move forward.

Common Work Injuries We Handle

We see all kinds of serious injuries from hardworking people across the D.C. area. Some of the most common include:

• Torn rotator cuffs and shoulder injuries from lifting, reaching, or repetitive motion

• Back injuries from moving heavy equipment

• Construction site accidents, including falls from ladders, scaffolding collapses, or crush injuries

• Nurses and hospital workers injured while lifting patients or slipping on wet floors

• Delivery drivers injured while lifting packages or driving for work

• Warehouse workers hurt while loading trucks or using heavy equipment

These injuries often need surgery or rehab. We help you get the treatment and benefits to recover.

How Surgery Can Affect Your Workers’ Comp Case

Surgery often leads to insurance delays, extra medical reviews, and pressure to return to work too soon. This video explains how surgery affects approval, benefits, and recovery in a workers’ compensation case.

Light Duty Work

Light duty work means a temporary job with fewer physical demands, given while you recover from a work injury. It can include shorter hours, sitting instead of standing, or doing tasks that don’t involve lifting or heavy labor.

You should only return to light duty if your doctor says it’s safe and the job follows your medical restrictions

If the work is too physical, causes more pain, or doesn’t match your limits, you can say no. Taking the wrong light duty job could hurt your recovery—or your workers’ comp case.

What If Your Claim Was Denied

If your claim was denied, don’t give up. Most people come to us after they’ve been turned down—and we help them get approved.

Here’s what we’ll do:

• Review your case

• Get the records and evidence needed

• Represent you in a hearing if the insurance company won’t cooperate

¿Pueden despedirme mientras percibo una indemnización por accidente laboral?

Yes, your employer can let you go while you’re on workers’ comp—but not because you filed a claim. That’s illegal.

They may lay you off for other reasons—like business changes or because your job can’t be held. But even if that happens:

• Your workers’ comp benefits don’t stop

• You can still get medical care and weekly checks

• The insurance company still has to pay if your doctor says you’re recovering

We’ve helped people keep their benefits even after being let go.

Workers’ Comp vs. Long-Term Disability

Here’s how they compare:

You may qualify for both, depending on your situation. We’ll explain how they work together and make sure you’re covered.

What’s the difference between Workers’ Comp and Personal Injury Cases?

Workers’ compensation covers workplace injuries without needing to prove fault and excludes pain and suffering. Personal injury cases involve proving negligence and can include compensation for pain and suffering. You can pursue both types of claims simultaneously.