There is nothing like sharing good news and making for a happier ending to a story that often has a sad start. Our clients are permanently injured and disabled when they come to us for legal help. We cannot turn back the clocks and undo their pain, emotional distress and inconvenience. However, we can, and…
Continue readingIn a previous post, I wrote about meeting Federal Workers Compensation specialist Stephen Scavuzzo at his magnificent Tysons Corner office. Today attorney Scavuzzo was kind enough to spend some time at ABRAMS LANDAU, Ltd. and teach us about the largely misunderstood world of Federal Government Comp claims. One of the good things about what I…
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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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