Several ABRAMS LANDAU clients have asked why it takes so long to get a date for the Hearing in their Virginia Workers Compensation claims. Workplace injury lawyer Doug Landau is aware that since the conversion to a “paperless system,” the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission (“VWC”) has had technical issues and everybody involved in helping injured…
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“Medical care for injured workers in emergency situations works well in most instances where they are under the protection of an Award, “according to Herndon, Reston and Ashburn area worker comp lawyer Doug Landau. For their regular medical care, the disabled worker simply goes for medical treatment, to the hospital, clinic, physical therapy, doctor’s appointment,…
Continue readingA federal judge ruled last month that seven homeowners should get a combined total of $2.6 million from the Chinese drywall manufacturer, Taishan Gypsum. The seven Virginian homeowners claimed the corrosive drywall had ruined their homes. But American Association for Justice (AAJ) President Anthony Tarricone says there is no guarantee the company will comply because…
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Herndon, Ashburn and Sterling Park injury and workers compensation lawyer Doug Landau often counsels his disabled clients and their families as to the availability of “structured settlements.” In other words, instead of a lump sum payment, clients and their families may be better served by monthly, yearly and even “balloon payments” in the future. There…
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Having met Congressman Bruce Braley several times and heard the courageous legislator speak, Herndon, Reston & McLean trial lawyer Doug Landau was so impressed that he has sent support, even though he cannot vote for the Representative from Iowa. Landau had met and heard Braley speak in several states over the years, and had a…
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