Maryland § 9-803
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 9-803, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-803.
(a) If a covered employee who has a permanent impairment due to a previous accident, disease, or congenital condition that is or is likely to be a hindrance or obstacle to the employment of the covered employee dies due in part to the previous impairment and in part to a subsequent accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or compensable hernia, the Commission shall determine the portion of death that is reasonably attributable to:
(1) the previous impairment; and
(2) the subsequent accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or compensable hernia.
(b) The employer or its insurer is liable for the compensation payable for the portion of the death of the covered employee that is reasonably attributable to the subsequent accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or compensable hernia.
(c) The Subsequent Injury Fund is liable for the remainder of the compensation payable as in cases of death resulting solely from an accidental personal injury, occupational disease, or compensable hernia.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 9-803
What does Maryland Code § 9-803 cover?
Section 9-803 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 9-803?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 9-803" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 9-803 apply to my situation?
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