Can a Virginia worker “double dip” while receiving Worker’s Compensation weekly wage loss benefits? “No” according to Reston and Herndon area workers comp lawyer Doug Landau. The injured worker who is getting a full weekly wage loss (“indemnity”) check, cannot also get a full permanency check at the same time. However, if an injured worker…
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Where a company driver was struck by another motorist and injured in the line of duty, medical care for the injuries may be the responsibility of the driver’s employer under the Virginia Workers Compensation Act. This is generally true for all treatment that is “reasonable” and “related” to the on-the-job car crash. However, in a…
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In a case defended by the Virginia Attorney General’s office, a Northern Virginia Training Center employee won her permanent injury case (again) on appeal. The Virginia Court of Appeals reviewed the injured worker’s medical records, lifting restrictions, and complaints of shoulder and arm pain in upholding the Award Order of the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission…
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One of the facts that make predicting the precise amount of money an injured worker in Virginia may receive during his or her workers compensation claim is the fact that there are changes to the payment and reimbursement rates that go into effect each year. These changes reflect the realities of inflation and the economy…
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