When do late Worker’s Compensation checks become late? Generally, Worker’s Compensation payments for Total Temporary (TT), Temporary Partial (TP), and Permanent Partial Disability (PPD), are supposed to be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. If the employee did not receive payment in that manner prior to the workplace injury, they would be considered an exception as per…
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People often ask, “Isn’t there a formula for figuring out how much I’ll get in a personal injury case?” Similarly, others ask, “If there’s a lot of damage to my car I’ll get a lot of money on my injury case, right?” . Doug Landau says, “Wrong on both counts!” . Every person has a…
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Under the Virginia Workers Compensation Act, an injured worker does not have to pay a deductible for their treatment. Medical bills are to be paid, 100% with no co-pay under the AWARD. The injured worker should not be “out of pocket” for medical bills that are reasonable, related, and by referral. While the injured worker…
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Why is it important to include a real address for your case? Having a valid address is crucial for the accurate delivery of legal notices, court summonses, and other official documents during legal proceedings. Without a current address, it may be challenging for the court and opposing parties to reach you and ensure that you…
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If I have two jobs, do I get worker’s compensation for both? Under Virginia Law, if a worker is injured at their main job at the airport, but also has a second job/side gig, the additional income may be included to calculate their pre-injury, average weekly wage to increase their compensation checks. The second job…
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