Workers’ Compensation: When to Call a Lawyer
When it comes to workers compensation, having a lawyer can be useful. It is not required to have a lawyer involved with submitting or pursuing your claim. However, certain situations...
Chipotle E. coli Outbreak Hits Maryland
A recent article posted on the NBC Washington website confirmed multiple E. coli sickness cases in Maryland, which are likely tied to the recent nation-wide Chipotle E. coli outbreak. According...
How do I Apply for Workers’ Compensation in Maryland or Virginia?
Workers’ Compensation is an insurance program established by state law that all employers are required to have for the benefit of their employees. The system is designed to provide employees...
Have You Suffered Whiplash or Other Personal Injury from a Car Accident in Maryland or Virginia?
Whiplash or neck strain is a common injury sustained as the result of an auto accident, most often a rear impact (rear-ended). This type of impact causes an abrupt back-and-forth...
What to Do Following a Personal Injury Car Accident in Maryland
If you suffered a personal injury as the result of a car accident in Maryland, there are several important steps you should take to ensure your rights are well-protected. For...
Maryland Workers’ Compensation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Workers’ Compensation is a system in Maryland law to provide employees who have been injured on the job with a way to obtain benefits including, but not limited to, medical...
Injured on the Job? Need a Maryland Personal Injury Attorney?
Injuries in the workplace are not uncommon. This, however, does not mean that such injuries should be ignored. When an employee is injured as the result of a workplace accident,...
The Statute of Limitations in Workers’ Compensation Cases in Maryland
The Maryland Court of Appeals recently issued a decision addressing the statute of limitations in workers’ compensation cases. Mark G. Hranicka v. Chesapeake Surgical, Ltd., et al., No. 83, September...
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...
The History of Maryland Workers’ Compensation
Employees have been benefiting from its payments for decades now, but do you know the full story behind Workers’ Compensation in this country? Throughout the years (and several name changes),...