For injured workers in Virginia, “marketing” is the defense that trips up many claimants’ otherwise meritorious claims every year. In many states, the injured worker must present evidence that they have...
Category: Disease Claims
“Same trade or occupation,” continued
September 9, 2010
In Virginia, the law strictly bars an employee from suing their employer or co-worker for an injury that occurs on the job. However, Virginia law does allow the injured worker to retain the right to sue a “third party”...
What is meant in Virginia by the “Same trade and occupation” bar to my bringing a lawsuit ?
September 8, 2010
Virginia employers with 3 or more employees are generally subject to the Workers’ Compensation Act which requires workers’ compensation coverage (through an insurance company or through self-insurance) at no cost to...
Obesity, disability and Social Security
September 7, 2010
“Just because obesity was deleted as a listing in 1999 does not mean that it is not important for the Social Security Administration to consider when evaluating claims for disability benefits,” according to...
“We know Doug Landau travels all over Virginia and the East Coast, but how does he manage local issues that might affect a case ?” This is not an unreasonable question. Herndon Reston and Dulles Airport area...