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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If I am hurt in an accident at work, but it happens in another state, must I go to court in that other state ?” That is a question the Herndon law firm of Abrams Landau, Ltd. is asked regularly. Because Virginia workplace accident lawyer Doug Landau has successfully tried workers comp cases throughout the…
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Several disabled workers represented by the Herndon Law Firm ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. came to watch a difficult comp case at the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission Northern Virginia Regional Office in Manassas. Difficult, because the injured worker was hurt in an accident with no witnesses. This experienced Roto Rooter Man was making a “house call” when…
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Jobs are increasingly being found on the Internet (think “Monster.com,” “Craigs List,” etc.). Many potential employers now require the submission of resumes and job applications online or by fax before committing to an interview of a prospective hire. However, the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission has just ruled that computer job hunting may be insufficient to…
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