Workers’ Compensation Hearings Can Be Stressful
By W. James Nicoll Throughout my years of practicing workers’ compensation law in the state of Maryland, I have found that many clients find testifying at a hearing before...
Workers’ Comp Statistics Mislead Maryland Workers
Recently released statistics from ProPublica might have Maryland workers under the wrong impression when it comes to the possibilities for their workers’ compensation awards. According to the data the study...
Are You an Independent Contractor or a Covered Employee?
In order for an accidental injury or an occupational disease to be covered under the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act, there must be a valid employer-employee relationship. The employer-employee relationship is...
Workers’ Compensation vs. Third Party Negligence
Maryland weather on March 14, 2015 consisted of steady rain and melting snow. Visibility on the roads was reduced. Such driving conditions often lead to automobile accidents during the heavy...
The Injured Worker’s Guide to Workers’ Compensation
When you are injured on the job, there are many questions and concerns that immediately come to mind. In order to begin navigating the sometimes challenging world of workers’ compensation,...
Do I need a lawyer for my workers’ compensation case?
by W. James Nicoll “Do I need a lawyer if I am hurt at work?” In Maryland, this is a question that workers’ compensation lawyers have to frequently address. The...
Maryland Workers’ Compensation: A Complex System
Jenkins, Block and Associates, P.C., is proud to represent clients who are injured on the job throughout the entire state of Maryland. With offices in Baltimore, Cambridge, and Hagerstown, our...
Hogan’s Plans for Workers’ Compensation in Maryland
Only a couple of months into his first term in office, new Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has hit the ground running when it comes to implementing new plans and visions...