Did You Suffer Severe Lacerations at Work?

April 8, 2025

Lacerations can feel both physically excruciating and emotionally alarming, especially if you sustain them at work, where you might not have the ability to dress them immediately. When your line of work leads to a deep cut, make sure to seek medical attention as quickly as possible to mitigate blood loss, minimize the chance of nerve damage, and help prevent potential long-term complications. Report the injury to your employer, photograph the site of your injury if you are able, and take note of everyone who saw your accident. Then, if you need to obtain Workers’ Compensation to cover the costs of your injury, contact the Baltimore Workers’ Compensation lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton for help.

Can You File for Workers’ Compensation for a Severe Laceration?

In Maryland, Workers’ Compensation laws help cover any injuries you sustain on the job, including severe lacerations. Regardless of the party at fault, if the injury occurred during work, you can generally claim Workers’ Compensation benefits to pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs. Additionally, if your laceration results in scarring or disfigurement, you may be eligible for additional compensation. Once you notify your employer of the injury, you will need to complete and submit the necessary paperwork to the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission.

What if Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Is Denied?

Unfortunately, even after you complete all the required documentation to request Workers’ Compensation coverage, your employer or their insurance company may deny your claims, arguing either that the injury did not occur at work or that you had a preexisting injury that was simply exacerbated by your job duties. You can appeal a denied claim by presenting evidence corroborating your side of the story, usually during a hearing with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission. During this hearing, you can also provide testimony, submit medical records, and provide other supporting documentation.

Can You Sue Your Employer for a Workplace Laceration?

Maryland law generally prevents you from suing your employer directly for a workplace injury—but there are exceptions. If a third party, such as a subcontractor or equipment manufacturer, caused your injury, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against them to recover damages beyond direct Workers’ Compensation. Additionally, if you can prove that your employer’s actions were particularly reckless or intentional, you may have grounds for a lawsuit. But you will likely need particularly strong evidence and seasoned legal help to make this case, as well as to demand the maximum possible compensation that you deserve.

Contact the Baltimore Workers’ Compensation Lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton

Whether you suffered a severe laceration or some other serious injury at work, every employee has the right to pursue all their legal options. Trust the Baltimore Workers’ Compensation lawyers at LeViness, Tolzman & Hamilton to help you understand your rights, build your strongest case, and pursue the compensation you need for your recovery. 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.