In yesterday’s post, we looked at whether a new promotion or training can cause a problem with calculating an injured worker’s Average Weekly Wage. Today, Herndon Virginia injured workers lawyer Doug Landau looks at some of the things that affect the weekly compensation rate. “Injured Virginia workers routinely come to my Herndon law shop after…
Continue readingWhen a worker is injured on the job, weekly compensation benefits are determined by looking at their pre-injury average wage. In Virginia, this usually means looking at the 52 weeks leading up to the date of the workplace accident. Clients of Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau often have questions about these important calculations. One issue…
Continue readingVirginia has some of the fastest courts in the United States. Our judges are smart, fair and listen well. The Commonwealth is usually listed in the top position of Forbes annual ranking of states that are “friendly” to corporations, have pro-employer laws, and inexpensive to do business. However, two weeks ago, the Virginia Chamber of…
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“Having represented the victims of drunk drivers unsafe acts and the families who have lost loved ones to alcohol-related car crashes, Virginia and Marlyand should recognize Dram Shop liability,” according to Herndon lawyer Doug Landau. “Other states recognize the dangers caused by intoxicated drivers. According to the Law Dictionary, the “dram shop rule” is a…
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If you’re driving your boyfriend’s car, and you get into a car crash, whose insurance covers it? What happens now? Do you guys break up? The answer depends on your coverage, the situation and state laws. Usually, your boyfriend’s insurance would cover the damages because he is the owner of the car. But, if the…
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