Medicare Set Asides are becoming required in the settlement of permanent disability compensation cases. In light of the confusion and delays caused by this relatively new requirement, CMS has Published WCMSA Operating Rules. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has now published a copy of its Operating Rules regarding the evaluation of set-aside…
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Some observant clients noticed dozens of fire, police and other HazMat personnel in the vicinty of the Landau Law Shop recently. Apparently there had been a leak in the underground pipes, and Town, County and other first responders came on the scene. There was no damage to the ABRAMS LANDAU home, and other than the…
Continue readingAt ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd., every time we think we have heard the most outrageous story about what an insurance company’s vocational rehabilitation vendor will do, we are surprised with a new story, such as this… Story #2 The injured worker’s treating neurosurgeon recommended a multi level cervical fusion for the claimant, but said his patient…
Continue readingSometimes truth is better than fiction. These two tales were sent to us by Virginia trial lawyers concerning the troubling tactics taken by Vocational Rehabilitation “specialists” hired by the insurance company to work on their disabled client: Story #1: Insurance Company Vocational Rehabilitation Vendor prepares resume for claimant. The claimant has only a 7th grade…
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Several clients have asked what their family members can do while they are having their deposition at our office or working on answering Interrogatories for their cases. There are several fun and interesting things to do, all within walking distance of the “Landau Law Shop.” One of the most popular is walking to Great Harvest…
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