§ 9–704

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Lab. & Empl. § 9-704 (2026)

Title 9. Workers' Compensation

Subtitle 7. Claims Procedure, Hearings, and Appeals

(a)

This section does not apply to a compensable hernia.

(b)

If a covered employee is injured or dies due to an accidental personal injury, oral or written notice shall be given to the employer:

(1)

for injury, within 10 days after the accidental personal injury; or

(2)

for death, within 30 days after the death.

(c)

If the notice given under subsection (b) of this section is in writing, the notice shall:

(1)

state the name and address of the covered employee;

(2)

state, in plain language, the time, place, nature, and cause of the accidental personal injury; and

(3)

be signed:

(i)

for injury, by the covered employee or by an individual on behalf of the covered employee; or

(ii)

for death, by at least 1 dependent of the covered employee or by an individual on behalf of the dependents of the covered employee.

(d)

Unless excused by the Commission under § 9-706 of this subtitle, failure to give notice bars a claim under this title.