Believe 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…
Continue readingOne major question that courts look at in determining whether to make social network information discoverable to the insurance defense lawyers is the inured victim website user’s expectation of privacy when that information was posted. Any “public” information that is accessible to any person who happens to click on your profile will almost certainly not…
Continue readingIt might. Not only is “Big Brother” watching, but the car accident and liability claims insurance companies are as well. Online social networking websites, such as MySpace and Facebook, have grown exponentially over the last few years. Facebook, in fact, has recently reported that over 500 million people use their service. This phenomenon is certainly…
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