Anyone who has been injured on the job and is collecting workers’ compensation (WC) benefits, sooner or later, will ask the question — how long can I stay on workers’ comp? In Virginia, weekly wage loss benefits can last up to 500 weeks — just shy of 10 years. In fatal accident cases, the deceased…
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Ah, March — the very word brings to mind thoughts of warmer weather and, for many college and high school students, Spring Break. This month and next, thousands of kids will pour into places like Florida, Mexico, the Bahamas, and the like. A quick search on the term “spring break trips” is evidence of the…
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What happens if you are injured in a car accident in which your driver’s side door was smashed, but the side impact airbags did not deploy? According to Herndon car accident lawyer Doug Landau, at certain speeds and angles, air bags will not deploy. “I myself was struck by a drunk driver who nearly totaled…
Continue readingSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been serving on the United States’ highest court since 1991. But for the past 6+ years, he has not spoken — not a single word — during oral arguments. Herndon lawyer Doug Landau noted in a previous post on this site that by not speaking, Thomas is depriving people…
Continue readingUnfortunately this does happen. Whenever your lawyer refuses to meet with you and/or will not return calls, e-mails, faxes, or letters over an extended period of time, it may be time to get a new lawyer. . Herndon lawyer Doug Landau recommends checking with the bar association of the state where the lawyer practices to…
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