A Limited Power of Attorney (LPOA) A lawyer who has been given a limited Power of Attorney, also known as an attorney-in-fact, is given precise, limited legal ability to act on behalf of the client in certain circumstances. At ABRAMS LANDAU, we use LIMITED Powers of Attorney to be able to negotiate with insurance companies…
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The ethics rules in nearly every state where Doug Landau practices law generally state that a lawyer can advance the costs of: expert witnesses, litigation expenses, medical records, reports, illustrations, exhibits, subpoenas, deposition transcripts, videographers, etc. Loaning money to the client for living expenses is generally not allowed. A lawyer is not supposed to “mortgage…
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What do Judges look for in emotional distress and mental injury cases? Because most Trial Judges and Worker’s Compensation Deputy Commissioners have not had extensive medical training, very few have a deep understanding of the psychological impact of an on-the-job injury from an attack. Judges are often leery of finding in favor of the injured…
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What happens to my case if my injury is misdiagnosed? The team at ABRAMS LANDAU is often contacted by an injured worker or motorist who is disabled from work, where only some of their injuries were attended to at the emergency room/clinic, or misdiagnosed altogether. Are these innocent victims of other people’s mistakes not going…
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Oftentimes, hearing loss as a result of a fall off of a ladder, blow to the head, brain injury, or explosion will arise in the context of a Worker’s Compensation Claim. . The Virginia Workers Compensation Act allows for permanency AWARDS where there is a permanent loss of arms, legs, or visual acuity and auditory…
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