Thursday, September 25, 2014

Maryland Auto Accident Lawyer

Visit us at:  www.portnerandshure.com


or call to speak with one of our experienced Maryland auto accident attorneys at (301) 854-9000 for a free consultation.


Insure.com conducted a survey of 2,000 drivers in which Washington, D.C. recently placed second for rudest drivers in the United States.  In addition, Maryland was named as the state that hates Washington, D.C. drivers the most.


Furthermore, the DriverSide study ranked Washington, D.C. as number one in speeding tickets per capita.  Several D.C. residents claim that many drivers fail to signal when changing lanes and there is always someone driving behind you wanting to run you off the road.


These recent poll results raise concerns about Maryland drivers because there is a higher risk of becoming an accident victim.  Due to Maryland's close proximity to Washington, D.C., Maryland drivers have an increased risk of being a victim of reckless driving.  It is important for Maryland drivers to know what to do if they are a victim of an automobile accident.


If you or a family member has been injured or killed in an automobile accident, truck, bus or motorcycle accident, and would like a free legal consultation or if you would like more information on car accidents please feel free to contact our office at (301) 854-9000 or visit us on the web at www.portnerandshure.com


 


 



 




Korean Accident Lawyer Maryland

Visit us at www.koreanaccidentlaywer.com


or call us at (301) 854-9000 to speak with an experienced Korean car accident lawyer today for a free consultation.



3 Reasons Why Our Paralegals are some of the best


First, people often ask me if I'm upset that attorney Bob Katz hires my former employees. I know that currently three of my former staff members work for him. None of course quit to go there, and all left after being trained by Portner & Shure. I am not upset. Instead, I am proud that even our former employees are considered an asset to Bob Katz. In fact, one former Korean employee does his new case screening. Further, one of our former paralegals now services the Korean community for Mr. Katz.


Second, our paralegals are trained on a case management system known as Needles. Even Bob is aware of the training our employees are given on this system, and acknowledges that this system is the best way to manage personal injury cases.


Third, our current paralegals are trained on the colussus system. The colussus system is used by the insurance carriers to evaluate claims. Paralegals who understand how this system works understands how to value a case.


If you or a family member has been injured or killed in an automobile accident, truck, bus or motorcycle accident, and would like a free legal consultation or if you would like more information on car accidents please feel free to contact our office at (301) 854-9000 or visit us on the web at www.koreanaccidentlawyer.com






Thursday, September 11, 2014

Maryland Workers' Compensation Attorney

Maryland Workers' Compensation Attorney


Visit us at www.portnerandshure.com


Or call to speak with one of our experienced Maryland workers' compensation attorneys at (410) 995-1515 for a free consultation.



Maryland Casino's & Your Workers' Compensation Coverage


With the recent opening of the Horseshoe Casino in downtown Baltimore, the gambling industry is quickly becoming one of the largest employers in the state of Maryland. The new MGM Casino is set to open in 2016 in Prince George's County, and will join Maryland's existing casinos, including Maryland Live and the Casino at Ocean Downs, in an industry that is booming and looking for workers.


It takes an unbelievable amount of workers to keep large scale casinos operating. A casino needs dealers, security, cleaning staff, valets, cashiers, chefs, servers, cocktail waitresses, bartenders, emergency medical staff, groundskeepers, maintenance, you name it! Not to mention, management and human resources staff. With such a high volume of workers, some injuries on the job are inevitable. Consider security staff, who risk injury when dealing with fights and unruly patrons, or the variety of ways kitchen staff or maintenance workers could injure themselves on the job.


Most of the time, injuries on the job occur in one identifiable accident and the worker has no problem reporting the injury and obtaining benefits through workers compensation. A more complicated situation arises when the injury is actually an occupational disease that manifests over time.


For example, one of the toughest positions for a casino to fill is its dealers. These workers are must be highly skilled and are in high demand. Dealing cards may seem like a job with little risk of injury, until you consider the repetitive hand and wrist movements involved, which can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, a common occupational disease. Carpal tunnel syndrome can be a debilitating condition, causing numbness, pain, and tingling in the wrists and hands. It can also affect grip and manual dexterity. If you deal cards for a living, this condition could affect your ability to work significantly. It may also require medical treatment, such as physical therapy or even surgery.


Fortunately, carpal tunnel and other occupational diseases are compensable through workers compensation - but you must be careful to give timely notice to your employer, or else your claim could be denied. Notify your employer as soon as you notice any symptoms whatsoever, such as tingling in the wrists. Don't wait six months until you are no longer able to use your hands at all before you tell someone. If it's bothering you, tell your employer and get checked out by a doctor. If you are unsure what to do, call an attorney who can navigate the process for you, obtain benefits, and even get you set up with a doctor to get you the treatment you need.


If you are working for one of Maryland's casinos, be sure to check your contract to see if it classifies you as an employee or an independent contractor. If your contract classifies the casino as a client, and you as an independent contractor, it may also state that the casino is not required to carry workers compensation coverage for you. Always be aware of the contents of your contract so that you can take the steps you need to protect your health.


If you or a family member has been injured as a result of an accidental injury on the job and would like a free legal consultation or if you would like more information on work accidents,  please feel free to contact our office at (410) 995-1515 or visit us on the web at www.portnerandshure.com


 





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