When do late Worker’s Compensation checks become late? Generally, Worker’s Compensation payments for Total Temporary (TT), Temporary Partial (TP), and Permanent Partial Disability (PPD), are supposed to be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. If the employee did not receive payment in that manner prior to the workplace injury, they would be considered an exception as per…
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Why is it important to include a real address for your case? Having a valid address is crucial for the accurate delivery of legal notices, court summonses, and other official documents during legal proceedings. Without a current address, it may be challenging for the court and opposing parties to reach you and ensure that you…
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If I have two jobs, do I get worker’s compensation for both? Under Virginia Law, if a worker is injured at their main job at the airport, but also has a second job/side gig, the additional income may be included to calculate their pre-injury, average weekly wage to increase their compensation checks. The second job…
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A recent article on lifeguards using drones to protect swimmers against sharks reminded Herndon Lawyer Doug Landau of the fact that insurance companies use drones for surveillance in injury cases. Drones make it easier for private investigators hired by insurance companies and defense law firms to “spy” on injured victims and Worker’s Compensation claimants. Private…
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“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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