Personal Injury and Disability Lawyers In Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia

Yes, you can. If you hurt your rotator cuff at work, workers’ compensation can cover your medical treatment and lost wages. The first thing you need to do is tell your employer right away.

Make sure you see a doctor who specializes in shoulder injuries, not one chosen by the insurance company. Rotator cuff injuries are serious, so having a workers’ comp lawyer can help you get the benefits you deserve.

The answer is yes, it’s possible to still file a claim with the insurance company up to two years after a car accident, but you may find yourself without a case if you didn’t seek medical treatment right away. There is a statute of limitations (which is generally two years from the date of injury) but there is also the tie between the car accident and the injury to be considered.

In personal injury cases, the medical records are often the bulk of the evidence that is used to support the claim that you have filed. If you don’t have consistent medical records from the date of the car accident and ongoing, it will be easy for the insurance company to say that your injury was not related to the car accident.

You cannot be forced to have surgery under workers’ compensation. Surgery is always your choice. The insurance company may pressure you or suggest that refusing surgery affects your benefits, but they cannot require it. What matters most is having a doctor who supports your decision and explains why surgery is not right for you. If the insurance company pushes you, call us so we can protect your rights.

Yes, you can get fired while on workers’ compensation. Most states, including D.C., VA, and MD, have provisions preventing employers from firing employees in response to protected behavior, such as filing a workers’ compensation claim (retaliation). However, this is rarely the issue.

As an at-will employee, your employer can legally fire you while your claim is open. Getting fired doesn’t end your workers’ comp case; the insurance company must continue benefits and cover medical treatment.

Insurance adjusters often delay payments due to mistakes, approvals, or system issues. Their priority is saving the insurance company money, not getting your workers’ comp check out on time.

At Donahoe Kearney, we stay on top of adjusters to ensure your checks arrive regularly. If they’re late, we act quickly – even taking the case to court if needed. Don’t let delays disrupt your life. Contact us today, and we’ll handle the rest.

You may have a medical malpractice case if you or a loved one were seriously hurt because a doctor or hospital made a critical mistake. This includes a missed diagnosis, delay in treatment, surgical error, or ignoring clear warning signs. If you think something went wrong with your medical care, contact us right away so we can review it.

Yes, you can appeal a long term disability denial, but it is not easy. The insurance company makes the process confusing on purpose, and you must fix every reason they gave for the denial. You only get one chance to submit the medical evidence you need. If you miss something, you cannot add it later. If your benefits were denied, contact us right away so we can guide you through the appeal and help you avoid a critical mistake.