When a worker has sustained a permanent injury to an arm or leg, resulting in a large permanency rating of 30, 40 or even 50%, they often feel they cannot return to work. This is especially true for commercial truck and bus drivers, delivery men and women, and those laborers who work in the “big…
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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…
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Workers’ Compensation Attorney Doug Landau is used to dealing with Workers’ Compensation cases. But, an injured worker may not understand that there are certain requirements that must be met in order to collect state Workers’ Comp (WC) benefits. An injured worker seeking WC benefits must make an effort — and show evidence of such effort…
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Jobs are increasingly being found on the Internet (think “Monster.com,” “Craigs List,” etc.). Many potential employers now require the submission of resumes and job applications online or by fax before committing to an interview of a prospective hire. However, the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission has just ruled that computer job hunting may be insufficient to…
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