Could be. Again, though, litigation is fraught with peril.I dunno...detrimental reliance comes to mind, and since the OP has waited so long, filing a WC claim may not be as easy an option as it sounds.
Could be. Again, though, litigation is fraught with peril.I dunno...detrimental reliance comes to mind, and since the OP has waited so long, filing a WC claim may not be as easy an option as it sounds.
So can a letter (or contact) by the Workers Compensation Commission.An attorney letter can emphasize that fact.
True.So can a letter (or contact) by the Workers Compensation Commission.
And it's free.
It depends. In your case, yes, but not in every case.Is it really illegal for an employer not to report a workplace accident ?
I would imagine that they'd pay for it, but then expect reimbursement.I would imagine that my health insurance company thinks they shouldn’t pay for any medical costs related to a work related injury ?
Did you tell any of your medical providers that the injury was work-related?I would imagine that my health insurance company thinks they shouldn’t pay for any medical costs related to a work related injury ?
I ask because on the standard billing form there is a "work-related" yes/no question. If yes that should trigger something at your medical carrier.Maybe one of them . But they really didn’t question it.
Yes. Your Maryland employer is required to report work-related accidents to his worker’s compensation insurer. He should have done that upon notice by you or within 10 days of notice by you that you were injured on a job site and required medical attention.Is it really illegal for an employer not to report a workplace accident ? I would imagine that my health insurance company thinks they shouldn’t pay for any medical costs related to a work related injury ?
Illegal not to report it to whom? You haven't described what happened in sufficient detail as to allow anyone to determine whether any sort of reporting requirement exists.Is it really illegal for an employer not to report a workplace accident ?
I'm not sure what to make of this sentence. Despite your use of a question mark, it's not a question. It's possible that your medical insurer might be subrogated to any recovery you receive through workers' comp, but that will obviously require that you make and pursue a workers' comp claim. Have you contacted someone at your medical insurance carrier and offered to provide information about your employer's workers' comp coverage?I would imagine that my health insurance company thinks they shouldn’t pay for any medical costs related to a work related injury ?
Please re-read the last paragraph in my post #29 in this thread. Those are your options. Are you willing to put your job in jeopardy by making a workers' comp claim over your employer's objection or by suing your employer under a detrimental reliance theory? I understand it's not an easy decision to make, but your options are what they are and aren't going to change.detrimental reliance - I looked it up and it seems like it pertains to my situation. I have 3 separate texts and emails telling me that he would pay the $1,900.
An employee cannot (legally) be fired for exercising his employee rights, one of which is the right to file a worker’s compensation claim after a work-related accident and injury.... Are you willing to put your job in jeopardy by making a workers' comp claim over your employer's objection ...
This thread is from May 2022. Stop digging up old threadsYes, considering the circumstances, consulting with an employment or personal injury attorney could be beneficial. They can provide advice on whether you have a valid claim, and guide you on the best course of action to pursue compensation for your medical expenses and any potential damages resulting from the workplace injury.