After being disabled from an on the job shoulder injury, an ABRAMS LANDAU workers compensation client applied for Social Security Disability benefits. This Winchester area worker had undergone several rotator cuff repair surgeries. This, in and of itself, while limiting his return to the full range of duties required by his pre-injury job, would not…
Continue readingOnce a worker is injured at their place of employment, the trial team at the ABRAMS LANDAU Herndon law firm often sees subsequent complications, accidents because of their weakened condition and illness. There are cases where the on the job accident is just the first of several unfortunate events causing harm to an innocent worker. …
Continue readingBelieve it or not, the rights many of us take for granted, such as the right to privacy, do not exist if we are hurt on the job. In many states, the ability of insurance defense counsel to unilaterally talk to your doctors is virtually unfettered. In other words, the workers comp insurance lawyers are…
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When it comes time for an injured worker’s day in court, preparation and credible testimony are critical elements for a favorable decision. Watching poorly prepared witnesses and injured workers in court is one of Herndon Virginia workers comp lawyer Doug Landau’s least favorite activities. The attorneys who meet with their clients moments before going before…
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Yesterday I gave my own personal example of finding out that my Social Security earnings record was wrong, and the only one to blame was myself ! Today we will look at the time limits and what you can do about correcting errors in your records. The Social Security Act defines the basic statute of…
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