How Do I File a Workers Compensation Claim in Maryland?
In Maryland, you should notify your employer as soon as possible after being injured or becoming ill. You must then formally report your injury or illness by filing an Employee Claim Form with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission. If your employer does not have the form, you can obtain one from the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission free of charge. The following time frames apply. For accidental injuries: •10 days to provide oral or written notice to employer of injury •30 days to provide oral or written notice to employer of an employee’s death •30 days to file claims for all hernia injuries •60 days to file claims for all other accidental injuries •18 months to file claims relating to an employee’s death For occupational diseases: •One year to provide written notice to employer of disability caused by occupational disease (the time period is measured from the date on which you have reason to believe that you have an occupational disease) •One year to provide written n
