Hit in the Head at Work: What to Do

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A head injury can significantly disrupt your life, whether you sustain one because of a slip and fall, a falling object, or some other workplace accident. The resulting injuries range from mild concussions to severe brain trauma, and their impact often extends beyond physical pain as you also need to deal with the emotional and financial challenges that come with the injury. Let our Baltimore Workers’ Compensation lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton walk you through your legal rights after you get hit in the head at work. 

What Should You Do After a Head Injury at Work?

Seek prompt medical care after you sustain a head injury at work. Even if you feel fine in the short term, your symptoms may worsen over time, and untreated head injuries often lead to long-term complications. Once you request medical attention, report the incident to your employer as soon as possible, as Maryland Workers’ Compensation laws require you to notify your employer promptly to preserve your right to benefits. 

Once you have received care and reported the incident, try to document every detail about the accident. Be sure to take photos of the accident scene, write down your experiences or record them on a notepad, and try to collect contact information from anyone who saw your accident. 

What Workers’ Compensation Benefits Are Available for Head Injuries?

Workers’ Compensation provides financial relief for injured employees by covering medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs. You may require imaging tests, physical therapy, or even surgeries to deal with some of the more major injuries. Workers’ Compensation helps you pay for any necessary treatments. If you need time off work for rehabilitation, Workers’ Compensation can pay out wage replacement or disability payments to help you maintain financial stability.

How Can a Head Injury Impact Your Ability to Work?

If you sustain a head injury, you may experience dizziness, headaches, memory loss, and concentration challenges, which can make it nearly impossible to work—especially if you need to operate heavy machinery, drive, or make critical decisions. In the most severe cases, you may need to consider alternative career options. In these instances, Workers’ Compensation can provide vocational rehabilitation services to help you transition to new roles.

Contact the Baltimore Workers’ Compensation Lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton for Help with Your Claim

Despite your best efforts, your employer’s insurance agency may deny your claim for several reasons. They may argue that your injury did not occur at work, maintain that you failed to report the injury on time or downplay the severity of your injuries. Trust the Baltimore Workers’ Compensation lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton to advocate for you and protect your rights when you need to cover your injury-related costs. Call us at 800-547-4LAW (4529) or contact us online for a free consultation. 

We have offices in Baltimore and Owings Mills, allowing us to represent clients in Maryland, including those in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Maryland’s Western Counties, Prince George’s County, Queen Anne’s County, Southern Maryland, and the Eastern Shore, as well as the communities of Catonsville, Essex, Halethorpe, Middle River, Rosedale, Gwynn Oak, Brooklandville, Dundalk, Pikesville, Nottingham, Windsor Mill, Lutherville, Timonium, Sparrows Point, Ridgewood, and Elkridge.