Job Injury Attorney in Bowie
Workers’ Compensation Experience from Thousands of Hearings
Our work injury team includes a former Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission clerk who has argued thousands of workers’ compensation hearings. At Antezana & Antezana, LLC., we represent Bowie employees facing disputed claims and evaluate whether someone outside the employer may also be responsible for the accident.
For more than 25 years, our family-owned injury law firm has handled over 37,000 cases. Attorney Alfredo Antezana has been recognized by The Pink Book, a legal directory, as one of Maryland’s Top 5 Workers’ Compensation Attorneys. Our bilingual English and Spanish staff explains workers’ options in the language they’re most comfortable using.
Speak with a job injury lawyer serving Bowie about your accident and potential claim. Call (301) 640-5735 or reach out online for a free consultation.
Treating Every Client Like Family
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"An Awesome Team"
Antezana & Antezana have an awesome staff and represent their clients to the fullest!! I have had 4 Worker’s Comp claims with them and have been very well taken care of!! I love them and always will recommend them!!!- Tiff J. -
"Their Knowledge Was Tremendous"
Huge thank you to the paralegals who supported me in my case. It was a long journey but having their legal help and knowledge was a tremendous aid, and they helped advocate for me and my pain effectively.- Former Client -
"A Safe Place for Everyone"
I want to thank Antezana and Antezana for their professionalism, knowledge, and patience. This law firm is very professional when addressing persons of LGBTQ+ and is also a safe space for queer members.
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"Respectful and Pleasant"
They are very pleasant, respectful, and easy to deal with. I highly recommend. I am very happy with the result of my workers' compensation claim and with the office of Antezana and Antezana.- Peggy N. -
"Personal and Professional"
I had a great experience. Excellent service and attention, very attentive to my case. I highly recommend this place - they're nice, personal, and professional.- Ana M. -
"The Best Firm"
They are the best workers' compensation firm! Thank you to the attorneys and team for handling my case. I am very happy with the resolution of my case.- Tegwi T. -
"They Made Me Feel Comfortable"
I was very satisfied with the way this firm has handled my case. They did an amazing job representing me in court. The team is easy to work with and show great understanding of my case.- Former Client -
"Had A Great Experience"
Happy to recommend such an amazing law firm. I had a great experience. This is my second injury case they've handled. They pushed to get me the most money for my case.
- Maria M.
Results You Can Rely On
Over 25 Years of Treating Clients Like Family
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$557,700 Car Accident
Our three clients were rear-ended by a teenager fleeing the police at 80 mph on I-395 near Edsall Road.
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$383,000+ Work Accident
Our client was a landscaper who, while mowing a customer’s lawn, was hit by a car which lost control while joyriding and left the roadway.
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$370,000 Wrongful Death
Benefits paid to the family of a pipelayer who was killed in a trench collapse.
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$348,000 Work Accident
Client is a carpenter who slipped on a job site, requiring an extensive amount of time to recover.
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$202,000 Work Accident
Client is a paramedic who injured their back when the ambulance they hit a speed bump at 40 miles per hour.
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$200,000 Work Accident
Client is a chimney sweep who fell 10’ from a ladder while cleaning a chimney, requiring surgery.
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$139,000 Work Accident
Client is a gutter installer who fell from his ladder and broke his arm, requiring surgery.
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$130,000 Car Accident
Despite no police report being published, our client received $130,000.00 in short-term disability, long term disability, and car insurance benefits.
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$120,000 Car Accident
Our client was in an intersection accident, causing a swollen knee.
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$111,000 Car Accident
Client suffered a 4th metacarpal fracture for an accident involving an antique vehicle.
Here, You Come First - Always.
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We Go Above and Beyond
We don’t stop at “good enough," we push for what’s right: relentless preparation, personal attention, and fearlessly fighting for you.
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Award-Winning Team
We've been recognized for excellence and trusted by more than 37,000 injured clients, with a long record of proven results.
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We Speak Your Language
When every staff member is bilingual, you get clear communication in English and Spanish, every step of the way.
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Compassionate Advocates
We treat every client like family and fight as if the case were our own. Your recovery matters to us.
Maryland Deadlines & Filing Steps for Bowie Workers
Maryland workers’ compensation generally covers accidental injuries and occupational diseases arising out of employment. An occupational disease is a medical condition caused by job-related hazards or conditions rather than a single accident.
For an accidental workplace injury, a covered employee should generally notify the employer within 10 days and file a claim with the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission within 60 days. The statutory deadline is generally two years from the injury date, but waiting can make it harder to address missing records, disputed notice, or questions about how the accident happened.
The usual claim sequence includes:
- Report the accident. Notify the employer and document when, where, and how the injury occurred.
- Obtain medical care. Explain that the injury happened at work so the medical records accurately reflect the reported cause.
- File with the Commission. Reporting an accident to a supervisor isn’t the same as filing a workers’ compensation claim.
- Address disputed issues. A disagreement over coverage, treatment, wages, or disability may require Commission review and a hearing.
An occupational disease claim generally must be filed within two years of disablement or the employee’s actual knowledge that employment caused the disablement. Disablement is the point when the disease prevents the employee from working in the relevant occupation.
Benefits Available After a Covered Workplace Injury
Workers’ compensation benefits may cover:
- Medical expenses related to the covered injury.
- Wage replacement during qualifying periods of disability.
- Mileage reimbursement for covered travel.
- Vocational rehabilitation when the employee can’t return to the prior job.
Vocational rehabilitation is intended to help an injured employee return to suitable work when the prior job is no longer feasible.
Disability benefits may include:
- Temporary partial disability when an employee can work during recovery but earns less because of injury-related restrictions.
- Temporary total disability when an employee is temporarily unable to work because of the covered injury.
- Permanent partial disability when the employee has a lasting impairment but isn’t permanently unable to perform all work.
- Permanent total disability when the covered condition results in permanent, total work disability under Maryland law.
Maryland workers generally don’t receive disability compensation for the first three days of lost work unless they’re unable to work for at least 14 days. The benefits available in a particular case depend on medical evidence, wage records, work restrictions, and the Commission’s findings.
Common Workers’ Compensation Claim Disputes
Disputes often involve:
- Whether the injury arose from employment.
- Whether requested medical treatment is related to the accident.
- How wage replacement should be calculated.
- Whether a disability is temporary or permanent.
- Whether the employee can safely return to work.
Our experience includes Commission hearings and claims involving vehicle crashes, falls, and job-site incidents. We prepare for contested issues by examining the employer’s or insurer’s position alongside accident reports, medical documentation, and employment records.
Published Work Accident Results
Our published results show experience with several types of workplace accidents. Each outcome reflects the facts, injuries, insurance coverage, and legal issues in that case, so a past recovery doesn’t predict another claim’s value or outcome.
- More than $383,000 for a landscaper struck by a car.
- $348,000 for a carpenter who slipped on a job site.
- $202,000 for a paramedic injured in an ambulance accident.
- $200,000 for a chimney sweep who fell from a ladder.
