A recent article on lifeguards using drones to protect swimmers against sharks reminded Herndon Lawyer Doug Landau of the fact that insurance companies use drones for surveillance in injury cases. Drones make it easier for private investigators hired by insurance companies and defense law firms to “spy” on injured victims and Worker’s Compensation claimants. Private…
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“Are you under the protection of an award?” Lawyer Landau asks this question in every single case. The Team at Abrams Landau recognizes how important this is because it indicates whether a case may be in “safe harbor” or headed for trouble. What does an Award Order mean? This means that an Employer’s First Report…
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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 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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