In a recent case, a worker at a paper mill was injured in the course of his employment at the mill. In light of evidence presented which established the unusual height of a step from a platform, the Court of Appeals affirmed the Workers’ Compensation Commission decision awarding benefits. The trial judge, called a deputy…
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Because Virginia Workers’ Compensation (WC) laws require some increased risk arising out of employment, when an employee twists an ankle, among the early questions that must be asked are (1) whether or not the worker was carrying anything; and (2) whether or not the surface was in any way uneven or “disturbed”. If the injured…
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Workers who have been injured on the job are often examined by several different physicians. If the findings amongst the doctors varies, what happens to your case? It is important to note that the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission gives more weight to attending physicians’ opinions. In cases where the treating doctor has you on light…
Continue readingAfter a courageous 2 & 1/2 year battle with pancreatic cancer, Dr. Victor Chamandy, Ph.D. passed away on May 30, 2013. All of us here at ABRAMS LANDAU were saddened by the news of Dr. Chamandy’s passing. He helped our disabled clients with patience, intelligence and empathy. According to the Washington Post obituary, he graduated…
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