First off, workers compensation does not compensate. It does not cover all of a workers losses. In fact, in many cases, it does not even come close. There is no compensation for: Pain, Suffering, Aggravation, Inconvenience, Emotional Distress, Family Disruption, Wage Loss above the statutory cap, Future raises, bonuses, and other financial losses. So, when…
Continue readingThis is a first for me – quoting US Magazine ! But in today’s US Magazine, the question was posed: Can a Fractured Hip Be Fatal ? “Mortality rates can reach 24%, with higher risks for senior citizens, the International Osteoporosis Foundation reports. Why ? Long recoveries increase risk of blood clots, infection and other…
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While a number of recent posts have covered somber topics, at Abrams Landau, Ltd., we do also celebrate accomplishments, accolades and other milestones. This Fall, both Beatrice Vargas (on left) and Lauren Holtzman (center) celebrated birthdays with Melissa (bookkeeping, on right) and the rest of the Herndon Reston area injury law firm team. Here the…
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Alcohol-related fatalities increased among motorcycle riders in half the states in 2007. The increase was 7.5% over the previous year. Motorcycle riders were featured in the government’s $13 million advertising campaign over the Labor Day Weekend. Many of you may have noticed that law enforcement authorities stepped up their activities against drunk driving during the…
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Several calls for help have come from athletes injured in organized school or league play. In one case, a goalie for a high level team was kicked in the face and had his jaw broken by an opposing player. While injuries during contact sports are not unusual, what made this case different is the fact…
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