In an effort to reduce paperwork, the costs of copying and transporting files and join other courts in the Commonwealth, the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission (“VWCC”) is going “paperless.” Insurance companies have been able to file accident reports and other “forms” for some time, but claimants’ lawyers have been waiting for the “green light” to…
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3/18 Herndon lawyers luncheon – top local workers comp lawyers compare notes Once again, ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. hosted a luncheon in Herndon for top local lawyers. Attorneys from Prince William, Fairfax and Loudoun Counties as well as Alexandria, Virginia and Rockville, Maryland were in attendance at this event held at Zeferrelli Restaurant in the “downtown…
Continue reading3/17 Police officers can get workers comp benefits and also sue negligent drivers when in pursuit of suspected criminals Police officers have dangerous jobs, and injuries in the “line of duty” are not unusual. Doug Landau has represented law enforcement officers injured in the course of their employment. Injuries from running the wrong way down…
Continue readingDefault Judgment results in $5,000,000 verdict As ABRAMS LANDAU is currently pursuing Default Judgment in a personal injury case in Northern Virginia, Leesburg and Herndon injury lawyer Doug Landau was pleased to see that a Virginia Circuit Court judge entered the Order in the amount of $5,000,000. In this Louisa County case, the Plaintiff was…
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Virginia workers comp lawyer Doug Landau is often asked this question. The short answer is, “NO.” Comp insurance companies may voluntarily pay for medical care or lost wages, and it seems as though they do so for commendable reasons. However, Warrenton, Bristow and Vint Hill workers compensation lawyer Landau has seen too many cases where…
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