In an opinion authored by Commissioner Newman, the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission made one thing clear. If a settlement check is very late, the 20% penalty under Code § 65.2-524 applies, even if the employer tries to characterize part of the payment as something other than “compensation.” In a recent case, the Full Commission unanimously…
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One of the most-asked questions we get on calls from people who’ve been hurt at work is seemingly simple: “Is there an average amount a workman’s comp claim pays?” Also, “How long does it take to reach a final settlement?” The honest answer is there is no average amount and no typical timeline that applies…
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In February, attorney Doug Landau returned to the classroom, this time as a guest speaker, for two Business Law classes at Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Virginia. Invited by Business Law teacher Andrea Wells through Fairfax County Public Schools, Landau spent the day engaging more than 60 students in grades 9–12 with an inside look…
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With the headline “major retailers filing for bankruptcy,” and the potential closure of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and other well known American stores, injured and disabled employees receiving workers compensation benefits may wonder what will happen to their cases. Saks 5th Avenue is over 100 years old, with its very famous flagship…
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At Abrams Landau, we closely follow national data on roadway safety and insurance coverage because it directly affects our clients and their families. A new January 2026 report from the American Association for Justice (AAJ) reinforces what many injury victims learn too late, that minimum auto insurance requirements in most states are outdated and often…
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