The Supreme Court’s 2013 ruling that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional means the Social Security Administration (SSA) is no longer prevented from recognizing same-sex marriages to...
Category: Disability
Winning a Case for an American Sniper
March 10, 2015
Having recently seen the excellent movie “American Sniper,” Herndon disability lawyer Doug Landau was reminded of his federal case for another American sniper. In the Virginia veteran’s case, Landau’s...
The Demolition of Workers’ Compensation
March 5, 2015
National Public Radio (NPR) has published a thorough and revealing article on our workers’ compensation (WC) system. (Click here to listen to the audio.) The article starts with a concise summary of the history of...
Insurance Company May Not Have to Pay For Medical Treatment If There was No Valid Referral
March 3, 2015
Where a company driver was struck by another motorist and injured in the line of duty, medical care for the injuries may be the responsibility of the driver’s employer under the Virginia Workers Compensation Act. This is...
Make Sure Your Doctor Understands What You Do on the Job Before Giving a Return to Work Slip
February 16, 2015
After you are injured in an on-the-job accident, you may be told by your doctor or physical therapist that you may soon be able to go back to your job. In other words, the treating healthcare providers believe you have...