“Are you under the protection of an award?” Lawyer Landau asks this question in every single case. The Team at Abrams Landau recognizes how important this is because it indicates whether a case may be in “safe harbor” or headed for trouble. What does an Award Order mean? This means that an Employer’s First Report…
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When an unsafe driver fails to provide financial responsibility for the harm and losses they caused, insurance coverage may be limited. In such cases, there are several steps that can be taken. The same is true if the under-insured or uninsured motorist coverage of the innocent victim is insufficient to pay for all medical bills…
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What do Judges look for in emotional distress and mental injury cases? Because most Trial Judges and Worker’s Compensation Deputy Commissioners have not had extensive medical training, very few have a deep understanding of the psychological impact of an on-the-job injury from an attack. Judges are often leery of finding in favor of the injured…
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Oftentimes, hearing loss as a result of a fall off of a ladder, blow to the head, brain injury, or explosion will arise in the context of a Worker’s Compensation Claim. . The Virginia Workers Compensation Act allows for permanency AWARDS where there is a permanent loss of arms, legs, or visual acuity and auditory…
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When is a 35 mile an hour speed limit not a 35 mile an hour speed limit? . Driving the limit set on the sign may not be the “maximum safe limit” when there are: road repairs, distractions caused by construction crews, or other activities in the roadway. When there is construction, the maximum safe…
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