With insurance adjusters, risk managers and third party administrators (“TPAs”) continuing the trend to outsource aspects of their claims handling, it’s no surprise that with the advent of “Artificial Intelligence,” there would be the use of “non-human” assistance with their case load. With hundreds of files assigned to each workers comp adjuster, it’s no surprise…
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When most people think about compensation after a dog bite or other personal injury, they picture a long legal process that ends with a lawsuit, trial, and verdict or settlement. But most people don’t know that you may be able to receive money before you ever even file a lawsuit, securing early financial support to…
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Like most states, a jury in the Commonwealth of Virginia can only award damages to reimburse the injured victim as spelled out in the jury instructions the judge gives them at the end of the case. If they do not follow these instructions, a mistrial may be declared & the case may have to be…
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At Rachel Carson Middle School, civics isn’t just taught in textbooks, it’s experienced firsthand. Since 1995, the Fairfax Law Foundation has sponsored the Court Tour Program for eighth grade students in Fairfax County, allowing students the unique opportunity to learn about the legal system right from the courtroom. However, due to budget cuts, this program…
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One of the action items that makes the ABRAMS LANDAU injury team different than any other law firm in the country or even Commonwealth countries, is how thoroughly we prepare our clients, not just for the legal issues, but also emotionally and practically, for their workers’ compensation Hearings. For many clients, the idea of appearing…
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