Clients frequently ask about the importance of pursuing legal action when their medical bills have been paid all, or in part, by Medicaid. Although it may seem that things are being taken care of, it is necessary to pay back the government for Medicaid. If an injured victim fails to “keep medicaid in the loop,”…
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Frequently, a Worker’s Compensation insurance company will hire a nurse case manager to get the treating doctor to release the employee back to work faster than the doctor might otherwise think prudent. Doctors are under pressure from these nurses and the insurance companies that pay their bills. Insurance companies are very good at delaying bills,…
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With the increase in the development of data centers in Loudoun County and Western Fairfax, there is been a surge in commercial building construction. There is a lack of inventory in the residential sector, and people are finding it hard to buy houses and rent apartments in Northern Virginia while retail space is continuing to…
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Under the Virginia Workers Compensation Act, an injured worker does not have to pay a deductible for their treatment. Medical bills are to be paid, 100% with no co-pay under the AWARD. The injured worker should not be “out of pocket” for medical bills that are reasonable, related, and by referral. While the injured worker…
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A recent article on lifeguards using drones to protect swimmers against sharks reminded Herndon Lawyer Doug Landau of the fact that insurance companies use drones for surveillance in injury cases. Drones make it easier for private investigators hired by insurance companies and defense law firms to “spy” on injured victims and Worker’s Compensation claimants. Private…
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