This is the third in a series of posts about the American Association for Justice (AAJ). AAJ Conventions and Special Programs The American Association for Justice (AAJ) holds two members-only conventions each year. The Annual Convention is held in the summer and the Winter Convention is held in — you guessed it — the winter! Held over a five-day…
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If you are receivingworkers’ compensationbenefits, you may notice certain notations on the checks you receive from the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company, the Self-Insured Employer or Third Party Administrator (“TPA”). What do they mean? TTD – Temporary Total Disability If your check has “TTD” on it, that stands for Temporary Total Disability. A…
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Have you ever needed a copy of your birth certificate in a hurry but were unable to drive down to Richmond to the Office of Vital Records to pick it up? Relief is here! Obtaining a copy of this important document has just gotten a bit easier in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Since March 1,…
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When out of work and disabled completely from work, many workers worry that their comp checks will not keep apace of inflation. Do the weekly indemnity payments ever increase ? What happens if I am disabled for 6 or 7 years, am I stuck with the same weekly check amount ? Clients who are on…
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Workers injured in an on-the-job incident may wish to file a claim for workers’ compensation (WC) benefits. Employers pay for workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees and it is these insurance carriers who are responsible for paying out any claims. Therefore, a bit of insight into how workers’ compensation insurance companies operate will be helpful as…
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