5/16 A mother’s Social Security sacrifice Having helped disabled workers who have also given birth to and raised their children, Herndon Reston and Leesburg Social Security lawyer Doug Landau has seen how having a family can penalize women when it comes to their Federal Disability benefits. In fact, what mothers don’t know about Social Security…
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Social Security Disability lawyer Doug Landau is often asked, “How long will it take for my disability case to get to court ?” In prior posts this week the Herndon, Franklin Farms and Reston area lawyer examined denial and allowance rates as well as the number of claims heard by area Social Security offices. The…
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“Medical care for injured workers in emergency situations works well in most instances where they are under the protection of an Award, “according to Herndon, Reston and Ashburn area worker comp lawyer Doug Landau. For their regular medical care, the disabled worker simply goes for medical treatment, to the hospital, clinic, physical therapy, doctor’s appointment,…
Continue readingA federal judge ruled last month that seven homeowners should get a combined total of $2.6 million from the Chinese drywall manufacturer, Taishan Gypsum. The seven Virginian homeowners claimed the corrosive drywall had ruined their homes. But American Association for Justice (AAJ) President Anthony Tarricone says there is no guarantee the company will comply because…
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Herndon, Ashburn and Sterling Park injury and workers compensation lawyer Doug Landau often counsels his disabled clients and their families as to the availability of “structured settlements.” In other words, instead of a lump sum payment, clients and their families may be better served by monthly, yearly and even “balloon payments” in the future. There…
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