When an unsafe driver fails to provide financial responsibility for the harm and losses they caused, insurance coverage may be limited. In such cases, there are several steps that can be taken. The same is true if the under-insured or uninsured motorist coverage of the innocent victim is insufficient to pay for all medical bills…
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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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When undergoing a tragic event such as a brain injury, it is vital to have a network of support. Having a loved one, such as a family member or trusted friend, can be deemed a necessity during these hard times. The emotional toll of living with a brain injury can be exhausting for the victim.…
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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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