If an injured worker is released by her doctor to full duty work, with no restrictions, the employer can not only terminate Workers’ Compensation wage-loss benefits, they can also terminate the employee in Virginia...
Author: Abrams Landau Injury Law
Racing in Williamsburg; Colonial Road Runners Club Puts On Some of the Best Races in Virginia
April 8, 2015
In town to meet with lawyers in order to help an injured cyclist and to feed two dozen William & Mary students, Doug Landau also found time to participate in another wonderful Williamsburg Virginia area running race. The...
When a Bike Falls Apart, What Does the Government Do ?
April 6, 2015
When bicycles fall apart or bike components break, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) issues a recall in order to try to prevent future injuries and losses. One of the most dangerous defects is when the...
Workers’ Comp System Under Fire Again
April 5, 2015
Earlier this year, we posted about an NPR series condemning our nation’s workers’ comp system. A day after that ProPublica/NPR story hit the airwaves, the federal government’s Occupational Safety and Health...
$500,000 for a Barking Dog?
April 3, 2015
In the North Seattle area, a woman found out the hard way why you should never ignore a lawsuit. Her neighbor had filed a lawsuit against her claiming the sound of her barking dog was causing him “profound emotional...